Hi there,
I’m back again!
Yesterday, I posted a selection of cute Thanksgiving cakes. Today I’m going to post a compilation of several ways to make easy sugar turkeys to decorate your cakes or cupcakes this season. You’ll find the source under each image.
If making a buttercream turkey, you can pipe the buttercream feathers with different nozzles.
- Open Star nozzle:

Pinterest. https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/313492824046476369/
- Petal nozzle:

Petal nozzle. Piping ruffles.
By @ke_ideas_bakery. http://www.imgrum.net/user/ke_ideas_bakery/437608812

Petal nozzle. Piping ruffles.
https://www.punchbowl.com/p/easy-thanksgiving-dessert-recipes?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=Punchbowl-Pins&utm_term=content-portal&utm_content=thanksgiving&utm_campaign=100915-6

Petal nozzle. Piping single petals.
http://www.topinspired.com/top-10-fun-thanskgiving-turkey-cakes/#
- Round nozzle. Dots + spread them with spatula:

Cake Central. http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/2861545/thanksgiving-turkey-yellow-cake-with-chocolate-frosting By Kadeebo
If you prefer to use fondant rather than buttercream, look at this two easy ways to make the feathers:
- Leaf cutter:
- Heart cutters:

Heart cutters to make the feathers and the beak.
Bunnie Cakes. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/thanksgiving-2016-a-guide-to-a-vegan-holiday-in-miami-8921882
- Crinkle round cutters:

Crinkle round cutters. Overlapping different sizes and colours.
Pinterest. https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/534732155730477651/
Also, it’s a good idea to change the perspective and look a round cake from the side (instead of the top):

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Or cut a round cake in half and make this “3D” turkeys…

Popsicle blog. https://www.sandytoesandpopsicles.com/orange-county/knotts-take-home-thanksgiving-dinner/
It could be a cool and easy idea to make a pull apart cake (made out of cupcakes):
And now, I’ll show you how to make your turkeys out of popular candies and chocolates:
- Oreos & Candy Corns:
- Reeses (peanut butter cups):
- Smarties:
- Marshmallows:

TBSP. http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/chocolate-dipped-marshmallow-turkey-cake/885b24fa-4005-4b41-aad6-35605d3b968b
- Teacakes & Maltesers:
Aren’t they cool??
Hope you get some inspiration to make yours.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sara