Name: Pumpkin Patch Cakes
Ingredients: 1 box spice cake mix, plus ingredients called for on package; 2 can vanilla icing; 1 box Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot Variety pack (contains 6 rolls, 0.75-ounce each); Food colorings; Assorted candies

Pumpkin Patch Cakes

By: Jane Jarrell, Dallas Freelance Food Stylist

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By: Jane Jarrell, Dallas Freelance Food Stylist

Mini Bundt cakes become jack-o'-lanterns. Start with packaged cake mix and icing and add candy and other edible decorations to make these fantastically yummy Pumpkin Patch Cakes.

Notes

Miniature Bundt pans are available for $18 at Michael's.

Photos by Evans Caglage/DMN; styling by Lisa Veigel/Staff Designer.

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More Recipe Ideas for You

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For those who enjoy the warm flavors of pumpkin but are looking to try something a little different, we suggest giving Pumpkin Spice Donuts a try. These fluffy, baked donuts are packed with pumpkin pie spice and topped with a sweet glaze - perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a festive treat to share with friends and family.

If you're looking to impress guests at a fall gathering, we recommend trying your hand at making Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. These decadent bars combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the seasonal flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. They're the perfect make-ahead dessert for a Thanksgiving feast or a harvest-themed dinner party.

Lastly, for those who want to keep things simple but still crave that pumpkin flavor, we suggest making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. These moist and tender muffins are studded with chocolate chips for a delightful twist on a classic pumpkin treat. They're great for a quick breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee.

We hope you enjoy trying out these new recipes and adding them to your fall baking rotation!

Ingredients

1 box spice cake mix, plus ingredients called for on package
2 cans vanilla icing
1 box Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot Variety pack (contains 6 rolls, 0.75-ounce each)
Food colorings
Assorted candies

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into small Bundt pans and bake according to the pan's directions. (A pan containing six separate Bundts called for 15 minutes).
Scoop the icing from both cans into a medium-size bowl. Add a small amount of orange food coloring to the icing and stir to combine. Continue adding color until you get the shade of orange you desire.
Place one Bundt cake upside down (rounded side on the bottom) on a cake plate; frost the top only.
Place the second Bundt cake flat-side down on top of first cake. Frost the entire cake with orange frosting, making up-and-down motions with spatula to simulate a pumpkin.
Use Fruit by the Foot, candies, chocolate, gumdrops, black licorice or jelly beans to decorate.
Makes 6 pumpkin cakes or 12 miniature Bundt cakes.