Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween from My Pumpkins to Yours


This was my 1st time decorating a cake & now I know why. Me & frosting just have a heckuva time. But it was all worth it because this is what Tristan wanted for his school party today. I took the best from 2 recipes here & here & then improvised a bit in order to make the face.




Click Here for Printable Recipe


Happy Halloween to all!!!!!!!
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71 comments:

  1. sassy stephanieOctober 31, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    I think you did a great job! Turned out so cute!

    Did Terry plan that whole color coordination thing???

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  2. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Wow, your pumpkin cake is so cute! What a great idea. Your family of "pumpkins" is cute too :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  3. jewelstreetOctober 31, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful picture with all those purples!

    The cake looks awesome! Who wouldn't want that at their party?!

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  4. RebeccaOctober 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    That is so cute! You did a great job with it!

    Happy Halloween!

    (Bring on Turkey Day!!!!! LOL!!)

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  5. UnknownOctober 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    That cake just looks so yummy - I could even eat it for breakfast :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - Happy Halloween!!!

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  6. LORIOctober 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    BEAUTIFUL PIC OF THE PEEPS! THANKS FOR THE VISIT--SOME NEIGHBOR FRIENDS AND I WERE THE VILLAGE PEOPLE FOR HALLOWEEN LAST YEAR. IT WAS REALLY FUNNY, AND ESP. WHEN WE WERE ALL IN THE ROOM TOGETHER! CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T GET A PIC OF ALL OF US TOGETHER...THAT'S THE POWER OF THE MARGARITA, I GUESS!

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  7. Judy @ In His GripOctober 31, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    Great cake! You would never know that it was your first time, but you what this means? Your little guy will think you can do anything with a cake and frosting. Watch out!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Your cake turned out great! I just decorated my first cake this week too....it is tough!!!

    I love how your husband's shirt matches the flowers...

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today, SITSta!

    Have a great Halloween!

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  9. Leslee POctober 31, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Love your cake... Adorable, I never thought of doing a pumpkin cake like that... So creative... It looks good, even though you had a hard time with the icing...

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  10. Leslee POctober 31, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    ps- I just started the shack and it seems great already!

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  11. Leslee POctober 31, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    ps- I just started the shack and it seems great already!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    awwwww...(to the pumpkin cake and to the picture)

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  13. KaceyOctober 31, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Your pumpkins are just the cutest! And the cake - adorable! You did an awesome job.

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Have fun tonight and over your continued birthday weekend! :o)

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  14. Alyson | New England LivingOctober 31, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Happy Halloween to you too! Have fun and I'm loving that cake.

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  15. Danyele EasterhausOctober 31, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    happy halloween! i love the pumpkin cake!~~

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  16. ErinOctober 31, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    Happy Halloween! I think the cake is adorable--what a good Mommy! Hope you have fun today!

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  17. Kristina P.October 31, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Of COURSE you made a completely cute and delicious cake.

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  18. TracyOctober 31, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your blog, all your recipes looks yummy! You've got such a cute lil family.

    Happy Halloween

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  19. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Your cake is SO cute! Happy Halloween!

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  20. NinaOctober 31, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    What a cute cake! I would never be able to pull that off.

    Happy belated birthday!

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  21. BradOctober 31, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Hello & Happy Halloween - I found you via Mo's and wanted to stop by. I think your pumpkin cake looks great. Far better than I could do.

    What a great site! I'll be back when I have more time (blogging from work) to check out the other recipes - looks great!

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  22. DebraOctober 31, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Cute, cute cake!
    My first visit to your blog. It is great!

    Happy Halloween.

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  23. ROXYOctober 31, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Oh I love it!! What a neat idea!! Thanks for sharing and Happy Halloween!!

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  24. Tabitha BlueOctober 31, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    Great cake!!!!! I want to make one now, but Baby Blue's daycare party was yesterday :( There's always next year... hope I can remember!!

    I'm getting further in The Shack... funny you mentioned it, I was going to ask you today. I kind of got over the hump, so I'm more interested again now, LOL. Now, it's just finding the time to finish it. I was sick yesterday and couldn't move since I got home from work. Better today though :)

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  25. LumpOctober 31, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    that's a great cake! it turned out really good.

    I'm loving the purple shirt and flowers in the photo, too.

    and how come I can't get on the SITS blog. it won't come up for me. :(

    Happy Halloween!

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  26. PamOctober 31, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    The cake looks, not only really cute but tasty as well.

    Your husband and son look great in that picture - love the purple!

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  27. The Blonde DuckOctober 31, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    So cute! Happy Halloween!

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  28. Mrs. BuckOctober 31, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    that cake is so fun! I'm flagging this for next year!

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  29. MeaghanOctober 31, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    Happy Halloween!!

    Hi from your fellow SITS-tah :) Just wanted to invite you to my Giveaway. I am doing todays drawing at 8pm ET so there is still time to get in!

    Every Friday we give away 1 lb of Gourmet Coffee or tea from my new online coffee shop: Get The Bean.

    To enter visit: www.getthebean.blogspot.com

    xoxo
    Meaghan

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  30. ~Marie~October 31, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Looks great! I want a piece of cake. :-)

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  31. JenOctober 31, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    that is the best cake ever. I am so going to have to remember that one. Hayden would love it.

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  32. TanyaOctober 31, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    I just love it! Great Job!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Loving the cake!! can i just say YUM?!? btw, your other pumpkins are cute too *winking* hugs and prayers...

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  34. SuzannOctober 31, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    that cake is awesome.

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  35. Lula!October 31, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful cake...beautiful family.

    Happy Halloween to y'all!

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  36. KieraOctober 31, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Darling cake. Handsome boys! I love the purple going on. So snazzy!

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  37. The Nice OneOctober 31, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    That is SO CUTE!!!!!!

    I should have e-mailed you earlier for suggestions. Tomorrow is My Spousal Unit's birthday. We're going to try and make him a Starbucks Coffee Cup Cake. Keep your fingers crossed!!!!!

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  38. TiffanyNovember 1, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    Love the cake.

    And, the colors!

    We are going to delay our plans a week or so.. I'll email you Monday.

    Tiffany

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  39. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)November 1, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    That is incredible. I bet he was so proud to bring that in to school.

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  40. Tara BennettNovember 1, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    Impressive indeed!

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  41. ♥ BrajaNovember 1, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    Loved your profile, especially the eating and getting closer to God :) And where I live, those two practices are intertwined...it's a beautiful thing...if you're into it i can share more...

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  42. tiarastantrumsNovember 1, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    that cake is awesome!! frosting can be tricky! Don't ever use the tub frosting - it is too slick and wet - if you are in a pinch - add powdered sugar to it - or Meringue powder to stiffen it up.

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  43. JameyNovember 1, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Love the cake and what a great picture! Frame it!

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  44. LoNovember 1, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Adorable cake! Thanks for coming to visit my blog! I LOVE good food, so I promise I'll be back! :)

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  45. Tabitha BlueNovember 1, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    I've totally bookmarked this recipe so I can remember to make it!! :)

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  46. AlisonNovember 1, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    The pumpkin cake looks great--you did an excellent job.

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  47. Honey MommyNovember 1, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    That is adorable! I am going to have to remember that for next year.

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  48. AliNovember 1, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    happy late Halloween! :) The pumpkin cake looks awesome!

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  49. FROGGITY!November 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    precious cake, hope you had a great holiday! :)

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  50. ShannonNovember 1, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Hey, SITSta! Kudos, for trying the cake. I'mnot so hung upon frosting as I am getting the ^$%*! cake out of the pan, so I stick to cupcakes!

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  51. Yellow BeadsNovember 1, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    awesome job on teh cake!!!

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  52. Tabitha BlueNovember 1, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    Yeah, I think that scary house was a frat house or something... there were about 8 guys there all dressed up and having a part in the show. A couple of them running around in the cemetary they made, one in a casket, the guy at the door and a few more. It was pretty cool... just maybe not for the little ones.

    So... how's the book coming now? I'm still NOT done, LOL.

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  53. ???November 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    you did a great job!!! I love it!!!

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  54. Tara @ Feels Like HomeNovember 2, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    That is a great pumpkin! I'm going to feature it in my Things to Write Home About today. :)

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  55. Melissa LesterNovember 2, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Your cake turned out cute! I made a pumpkin cake for Carson's class when he was in kindergarten, but our preschool and elementary school don't allow parents to send sweets anymore. Boo! I understand that it can be overdone, but I think it's OK in moderation for a holiday party. Guess I'll peddle my baked goods somewhere else!

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  56. NickiNovember 2, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Hi from SITS! Thanks for the comment... this cake looks awesome! Great job!!

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  57. Fifi FlowersNovember 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    ADORABLE cake!

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  58. TamNovember 2, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday! I am so far behind....OOO your cake ROCKS! LOVE IT! OOOOO I love CRABCAKES! I LOVE LOVE OLD BAY!!!

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  59. MegNovember 2, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Fabulous cake! Great job!

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  60. KaceyNovember 3, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Good Morning! I have something for you over at my place! :o)

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  61. MariaNovember 3, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I love the cake! I hope you had a great Halloween weekend!

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  62. Wayfaring WandererNovember 3, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    That looks scrumptious!!! I've never made icing from scratch before.....

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  63. MaryNovember 3, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    Looks great! I did one of these last year and it was a huge success. I used the store bought frosting by had to add a ton of yellow to it b/c it was practically pink. Great job.

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  64. Claremont First WardNovember 3, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    The colors are beautiful.....your boys are so handsome.....and the cake looks perfect. Just like everything else you cook. :)

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  65. Deanna November 3, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    The cake turned out GREAT! Your boys are so cute. That is just a wonderful picture.

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  66. UnknownNovember 3, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    That cake looks delicious.. adoreable too!!

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  67. JennyNovember 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM

    This cake is so cute!!! And look at your handsome guys, can't wait to hear about your Halloween!

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  68. Ritch in LoveNovember 4, 2008 at 3:35 AM

    I made the bake! It was sooo yummy!

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  69. Sweet Pea ChefNovember 4, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    this cake is beyond cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  70. UnknownNovember 5, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    That's one nice looking cake you got there. Have you seen the trailor for Twilight yet?

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  71. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 1:07 AM

    That cake looks beautiful! I LOVE the tag! Did anyone dress up at your house?

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