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

One of my favorite ways to serve dessert at a party is a store-bought cake makeover like this viral Trader Joe's Mini Sheet Cake Hack. Grab a pumpkin spice sheet cake, spread out the icing, slice it into bite-sized cakes, and top with pumpkin chocolate candies. Voila!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Assemly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 15 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Cake Spatula
  • Large Knife
  • Cheese Slicer optional
  • Serving Platter

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.

Notes

  • 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.