✨ Stunning Thanksgiving Cake Decorating Ideas – Transform Your Cake into a Fall Masterpiece!

Ingredients

• • 1 (6-inch or 8-inch) cake base (vanilla, pumpkin, or spiced)
• • 3 ⅞ cups buttercream frosting (cream cheese or vanilla)
• • ⅞ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• • ⅞ cup dried cranberries or fresh berries
• • ⅞ cup maple syrup or caramel drizzle
• • Edible fall leaves
• • Mini gourds or acorns
• • Gold leaf or edible glitter
• • Pumpkin spice or cinnamon
• • Food-safe autumn-themed sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill cake for 15 minutes before frosting to ensure it's fully cooled.

2. 2

   Use an offset spatula to apply a thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs. Chill for 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Create a burlap texture using a stencil or smooth with a bench scraper for an elegant finish.

4. 4

   Press edible leaves into the frosting or create your own using sugar or fondant.

5. 5

   Add chopped nuts, berries, and drizzle with caramel or maple syrup for extra flavor and texture.