Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cake Hack {Pumpkin Spice}

One of my favorite (and easiest) ways to serve dessert at a party is a store-bought cake makeover like this viral Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cake Hack. I used their pumpkin spice sheet cake, spread out the icing, sliced it into bite-sized cakes, and topped them with cute pumpkin chocolate candies. This easy hack requires no baking and comes together in just 10 minutes! And, the options are endless! Trader Joe’s has lots of seasonal mini sheet cake flavors, and you can add any topping you can think of. It’s a win-win in my book!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s effortless but stunning. This reason for loving a recipe is found throughout many of my recipes. I love a good, easy hack that’s also beautiful in presentation.
A cozy and delicious flavor. There’s nothing more cozy than pumpkin spice in the fall, and luckily, Trader Joe’s sheet cakes are always so tasty.
The customizations are endless. You can easily tweak this basic hack to reflect your taste and the season.

How To Make the Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cake Hack

Equipment:

• Cutting Board
• Icing Spatula
• Large Knife
• Cheese Slicer (optional)
• Serving Platter

Ingredients:

• 1 Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake
• Fall-Themed Chocolates for Topping (or topping of your choice)

Instructions:

1. Open the mini sheet cake, remove it from the package, and place it on a flat surface or cutting board. Allow the cake to come to room temperature.
2. Using your spatula, spread out the icing to reach the edges of the cake and smooth to your liking.
3. Using a large knife and/or cheese slicer, slice the cake into equal bite-sized pieces; 5 rows down and 3 rows across. Makes about 15 bites.
4. Top each mini cake bite with a chocolate pumpkin.

Pro Tips:

• I like to use my cheese slicer to create a straight line, then cut through the cake using my knife.
• Make sure the icing comes to room temperature. If it is cold, it won’t spread easily.

Recipe Riffs & Swaps:

Choose your cake. Trader Joe’s also has other seasonal varieties, like a chantilly cream vanilla bean cake, a carrot cake, a lemon and strawberry cake – perfect to top with fresh berries, lemon slices or edible flowers. The options are endless!

Choose your toppings. Top your mini cakes with any candy or fruit you love that goes along with the season you’re in. These pumpkin chocolates pair perfectly with the cozy fall flavors of the pumpkin spice cake!

Make a Layer Cake. You could also use several of Trader Joe’s mini sheet cakes to make one multi-layer cake. Just place the cake layers on top of each other and cover the entire cake with store-bought frosting. Easy peasy!

Freezing & Storing

Freezing: Store leftovers in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Storing: Keep leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

This Trader Joe’s Sheet Cake Hack is going to be your new hosting BFF! TJ’s flavors are always on point, and it’s an easy way to serve a beautiful dessert with zero fuss. So, next time you’re in the mood for a little seasonal sweetness, this is your new go-to.

For more individual dessert recipes, try our Apple Cinnamon Bread Mini Loaves and our 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches!

Happy Hosting!

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