THANKSGIVING CAKE

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Try out this Thanksgiving cake! You'll be glad you did-it will conjure up a host of smiles during your holiday dinner. -Carole Lajeunesse, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages spice cake mix (regular size)
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cups white baking chips
2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting
Red, yellow and green paste or liquid food coloring
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, eggs, pumpkin, oil and milk; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in baking chips. Fill 2 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Pour remaining batter into 2 greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 minutes for cupcakes and 40-45 minutes for cakes. Cool in pans, 25 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely., Level the bottom of each cake. Spread 1 cake bottom with frosting; place cake bottoms together to form a pumpkin. Set aside. , Combine red and yellow food coloring to make orange; tint about three-fourths of the frosting. Tint remaining frosting green., Place 1 cupcake right side up in the center of the cake to support the stem. Place a dollop of green frosting on the cupcake and top with an upside-down cupcake; frost with green frosting. Frost the cake with orange frosting., With green frosting, pipe curly vines and leaves. Combine coconut with green food coloring; sprinkle around base of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Md Mehedi Hossan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect Thanksgiving dessert because it's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious on Thanksgiving day.


Pranavi Polisetty
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This cake was delicious! The pumpkin flavor was rich and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and fest


INGANATHI inga
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I made this cake for my Thanksgiving potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.


Saleem Panwar
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This cake was a hit with my family and friends! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. The presentation was also beautiful, and it was a real showstopper on the Thanksgiving table.


lupasa minganja
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I loved this cake! The pumpkin flavor was delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Nbn Sir
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again for Thanksgiving.


mirsaad khan
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This cake was okay, but not great. The cake layers were a bit dry, and the frosting was too sweet. I would try a different recipe next time.


karen Allen
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I was disappointed with this cake. The layers were dry and crumbly, and the filling was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Noman Nomanali
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The cake itself was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Gafoor Khan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect Thanksgiving dessert because it's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious on Thanksgiving day.


Josh Clark
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This cake was delicious! The pumpkin flavor was rich and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and fest


Fatime Bekiri
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I made this cake for my Thanksgiving potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.


Farooqkhan786 Khan
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This cake was a labor of love, but it was definitely worth it! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The presentation was also beautiful, and it was a real showstopper on the Thanksgiving table. I highly recommend t


Arun Pradhan
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I was a bit skeptical about making this cake since I'm not a big baker, but it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake came out perfectly golden brown. The pumpkin flavor was subtle but delicious, and the cream


Israt Rupa
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This Thanksgiving cake was a huge hit with my family! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly moist and flavorful. I especially loved the maple glaze, which added a delicious touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this ca


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