The colors, foliage and seasonal fruits and vegetables all inspire thoughts of homey comfort and warm, happy gatherings. And because so many fall activities are centered around the whole family, it's also a really sweet time for a baby shower. From food to activities to decor, here are 7 tips to help you host the perfect fall baby shower. - By Mary Lauren Weimer
Create a centerpiece with pumpkins and fall flowers
One of the best things about having a fall-themed event is that decorations are already available, possibly even in your home! When it comes to decorations, use nature as your inspiration. This beautiful centerpiece uses pumpkins, flowers and candles and would be easy to recreate.
One of the best things about having a fall-themed event is that decorations are already available, possibly even in your home! When it comes to decorations, use nature as your inspiration. This beautiful centerpiece uses pumpkins, flowers and candles and would be easy to recreate.
Fall in love with this sweet invitation
I love the heart-shaped leaves falling from the tree branches on this baby shower invitation. They set the tone for a lovely event!
A fall favorite: apple cider!These apple cider floats are the perfect indulgent fall beverage. In fact, I like to keep a pitcher of freshly made apple cider in my fridge all fall -- it's great to have as a sweet treat to offer unexpected guests!
Decorate with the colors of fallBring the colors of the outdoors inside with these paper poms. So festive! Whether you're throwing a party or not, I think it'd be fun to hang these on in your home for the whole season.
Caramel fruit dip
This is such a clever way to create a beautiful buffet. Use this caramel fruit dip recipe for a sweet treat or put any of your favorite savory dips into a hollowed out pumpkin for a festive display.
This is such a clever way to create a beautiful buffet. Use this caramel fruit dip recipe for a sweet treat or put any of your favorite savory dips into a hollowed out pumpkin for a festive display.
Pumpkin spice cakeWhy not show off a classic fall flavor- pumpkin- when selecting a cake for your guests? It's a little different and oh so good. It's especially delicious when topped with cream cheese icing!
Recipe
- Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield Serves 9
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice (or 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon each allspice and cloves)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin puree
For the Honey Frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 bar (8 ounces) regular (or reduced-fat) cream cheese, very soft
- 1/4 cup honey
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, and mix gently until smooth.
- Turn batter into prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan, and cool completely, right side up, on a rack.
- Make Honey Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk butter, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
- Spread top of cooled cake with honey frosting. Cut cake into squares to serve.
Courtesy:marthastewart.com
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