Thanksgiving Dessert for Kids: Indian Corn Cake

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Ingredients

• 1 box of yellow cake mix (9 ounces)
• ½ cup of water
• 1 egg
• 1 can of vanilla frosting (16 ounces)
• 2 packages of colored chocolate candy pieces
• Dried corn husks

Procedure

1. Mix the egg, cake mix, and water in a bowl. Bake according to the instructions on the box.
2. Leave the cake to cool for 10 minutes then transfer it to a cooling rack.
3. After the cake has completely cooled, place it in the deep freezer for approximately 30 minutes. A cold cake is easier to cut.
4. Cut the cake into 3 ellipses (see image).
5. Place the pieces on a flat surface and frost them.
6. Arrange the pieces of colored chocolate on the top, sides, and bottom to simulate kernels.
7. Attach the husks to the cake using additional frosting.

This thanksgiving dessert for kids gives sweet corn a whole new meaning. The corn cobs look like the real thing. The cakes will brighten up your thanksgiving table and add cheer to the occasion. The recipe is simple so your kids can help out. They will have fun putting the kernels on as well as eating them. If for nothing else, make this treat just to see the look on your kids’ faces.

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How to Throw a Great Kids Summer Party

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How to Throw a Great Kids’ Summer Party

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Pick a Theme

A kids’ party should have a theme. You can make it a Mexican festival, a luau, a beach blast, or a Disney theme. If you have a pool, you can pick a Little Mermaid theme. Choosing a theme makes your party decisions easy. You are able to pick out other things like decorations and invitations easily.

Send out Invitations

Your invitations should match your theme. If you’ve chosen a beach theme, send out invitations shaped like sea creatures. For a Disney theme, choose invitations with Disney characters. Ask the kids you’ve invited to bring a swimsuit and a towel if you have a pool.

You can buy party invitations at a party store or make them yourself. Making invitations has many advantages: It is a fun activity to do with your kids and gets them involved in the party preparations. It also helps you to save a little money. You can browse the internet for party-invitation ideas.

Choose the Decorations

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Use colorful balloons and streamers to give your outdoor space a festive air. Put up some inflatable palm trees for a tropical theme and add Disney characters for a Disney theme. For a beach theme, add beach umbrellas, beach balls, and sand pails. Also choose a striking item for the table centerpiece.

Serve Handheld Snacks

Kids love to play whether they are indoors or out. Serve snacks they can quickly grab and continue with their games. These include twister turkey kabobs, cheese and fruit kabobs, cheesy pretzel dippers, finger gelatins, corn on the cob, hotdogs, ice cream, watermelons, and BLT wraps. If you’re throwing a birthday party, be sure to include mini cupcakes which are perfect for little hands. Don’t forget mini water bottles and beverages for the mums and dads at the party.

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The above kids’ party ideas are perfect for summer. They will help you to throw a great party that will stay on kids’ minds. Involve your children in the planning and they’ll be looking forward to the next summer party.

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