How to Cut a Turkey-Shaped Cake
Late November birthdays and parties compete with the Thanksgiving day feast. The turkey is a featured centerpiece for the feast of thanksgiving just as a cake is the highlight of the party meal. A turkey-shaped cake is a novelty for any November event or Thanksgiving dessert. The turkey-shaped cake is carved from round and loaf cakes made from the equivalent of four to six cake mixes. Make cuts that shape the cake before frosting and displaying it with decorative touches. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Round or oval oven-proof bowl
- Loaf pan
- Frosting
- Wax paper
- Knife
- Serving platter
- Spoon
Instructions
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Bake cake batter in two round or oval bowls and a loaf pan. When the cakes are completely cooled set the loaf-shaped cake into the refrigerator to chill. Set the round cakes on a counter for several hours or overnight to allow the surface to harden slightly. This will make the cake easier to carve and shape.
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Place one round cake, rounded side down on a piece of waxed paper. Spread a layer of frosting on the flat top-side of the cake. Place the second round cake on top of the frosting, flat side down.
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Cut two inches off of one side of the set of cakes to create a flat surface. Turn the cakes round-side up with the flat cut side down on a serving tray, turkey platter or aluminium baking pan.
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Carve both sides of the front of the cake slightly to round the turkey body to an overall plump pear shape.
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Scoop a rounded hole in the center of the larger rounded portion of the turkey body with a spoon and knife.
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Remove the loaf cake from the refrigerator. Cut the cake in half on a diagonal. Cut the pointed end away from the piece and set it aside. Use small cuts to shape the large end of the cake into a rounded shape like a turkey leg.
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Cut the remaining loaf cake into v-shaped wings. Assemble and frost the turkey-shaped cake.
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References
- Photo Credit turkey image by Diane Stamatelatos from Fotolia.com
