Delicious and Decadent Turkey Spotlight Stealing Cake Recipe

This Turkey Spotlight Stealing Cake is a showstopper dessert that will steal the spotlight at any Thanksgiving or holiday gathering. Layers of moist chocolate cake are frosted with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, topped with a whimsical turkey decoration made from chocolate and candies. The combination of flavors and textures makes this cake an irresistible treat for both kids and adults. Get ready to impress your guests with this eye-catching and delicious dessert!

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 cups granulated sugar
• - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup buttermilk
• - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• - 2 large eggs
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 1 cup boiling water
• For the chocolate ganache:
• - 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the turkey decoration:
• - 1 cup chocolate candy melts, melted
• - Assorted candy decorations (candy corn, M&M's, licorice, etc.)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth and combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water, a little at a time, until the batter becomes thin. Don't worry, this is normal.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the chocolate ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
9. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until simmering. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate.
10. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and shiny. Stir in vanilla extract.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of chocolate ganache on top.
12. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache, smoothing the edges with a spatula.
13. Allow the ganache to set for about 30 minutes.
14. To make the turkey decoration, transfer the melted chocolate candy melts into a piping bag or a plastic ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off.
15. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe the shape of a turkey body, head, and feathers using the melted chocolate.
16. Decorate the chocolate turkey with assorted candy decorations to create eyes, beak, and feathers.
17. Allow the chocolate turkey to set completely.
18. Place the chocolate turkey on top of the cake, pressing it gently into the ganache.
19. Serve and impress your guests with this eye-catching and delicious Turkey Spotlight Stealing Cake!

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