Unique Party 6542 - Pumpkin Halloween Pinata

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N.B. This cake is party-sized – if you want to make a smaller version you will need to alter the measurements accordingly. That’s exactly what Instructables guide will give you if you make this paper-mache pumpkin craft. They have an excellently written tutorial, plus bonus instructions to make a pumpkin-top hat. Follow this simple recipe for this spooky surprise Halloween cake that hides an extra treat! Follow the easy instructions from guest contributor Caroline Day of CakeLush. Trim the domed top of one of the cakes just enough to make it sit flat and place this cut-side down on a serving plate or cake board. Spread all over with a layer of the orange buttercream. Trim the flat base of the other cake (if needed, to make it even and place it domed-side up on top of the iced base. Spread the rest of the buttercream over the cake and pull a palette knife through it from top to bottom to create the shape of the pumpkin. Pour the sweets into the centre of the cake and pop the circle of card over the top of the hole, spreading the buttercream over it and place the marzipan stalk on top. This craft is highly recommended for older kids because it’s a little more complex than your typical paper-mache craft.

Using a skewer, make a hole each side of the shell near the opening where you added your sweets. You can now thread your string or ribbon through to create a loop. To strengthen the hole further you can add the re-inforcers. You can then secure each end of the string to the shell. Each layer MUST be dry, before applying the next layer of Papier-mâché. I let a day lapse between each application. You can create the design your kids want or choose any of the designs from My Paper Crane. They also have an elaborate step-by-step written tutorial, so don’t miss out on this one! 10. Paper-Mache Pumpkin Head Halloween Costume Photo credit: Instructables Warning: this craft involves some cutting with sharp objects, so make sure to supervise kids. 3 Interesting Paper-Mache Pumpkin IdeasI tested this recipe with both and I truly liked the pie using canned pumpkin better. The canned pumpkin pumpkin pie (say that 3 times fast) was a little more sturdy when baked for the same amount of time. The pie baked with fresh pumpkin puree tasted grainy and a little…herbaceous? I prefer using fresh pumpkin puree in savory recipes, not desserts. This is your call, you can use either fresh or canned pumpkin. Other Ingredients in Pumpkin Pie This is the perfect Halloween headwear because it has the exact shape of a pumpkin but without the heavy weight, guts, and seeds of a real pumpkin. Add the caster sugar, butter or margarine, orange zest and orange essence to the mixing bowl and cream it together until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.

While you still need to cut holes to complete this craft, having carving tools is not essential because the paper-mache is soft enough to be cut by a simple steak knife. Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin is best in this pumpkin pie recipe. I use and recommend Libby’s brand. If using fresh pumpkin puree, lightly blot it before adding to remove some moisture. The bake time may be longer. These 17 paper-mache pumpkins are the perfect decorations for any type of festivity that you might be expecting this fall. Make sure your cardboard isn’t too stiff. You want kids to be able to break it open, so test out a small area that you don’t need first to make sure that it will break.

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The decorated cake can be made up to a day ahead. Make the sponges up to 2 days in advance; store in an airtight container. The uniced sponges can also be frozen. There are two ways to make a homemade piñata; you can paper-mache a balloon, or you can use cardboard and tape. For piñatas that are meant to be round you would more than likely choose the paper-mache version, however if you are looking for a custom shape, then cardboard and tape is the way to go. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a pumpkin piñata using cardboard and tape. Once your shell is dry you can tip it upside down and add your sweets to the opening you left at the bottom. Before we begin, steps 1-5 can be rather messy so you may wish to cover your surfaces with a plastic sheet or a newspaper to protect it. It’s a very rewarding activity for those who are patient enough to try it. 15. Paper-Mache Pumpkin Tutorial