HOW TO MAKE BIRDSEED CAKES
Can you believe we are in the second half of July? I cleaned out this entry closet and found a bag of birdseed. It was a great excuse to make the cutest birdseed cakes.
It is such an easy recipe to make I made a batch of birdseed cakes for the birds (and the squirrels).
RECIPE DETAILS
The best part of these birdseed cakes is the recipe is almost failproof. If you are a friend here at Everyday Edits you know my recipes tend to go sideways. The next best part is you do not need to scroll through this blog post to get the recipe.
The ingredient list is simple. I found my birdseed at Target and this is Amazon’s best seller. Kroger might carry it in the seasonal aisle. I found the unflavored gelatin in the baking aisle by the Jello. Look up.
I used my Nordicware baking mold for these bundt cakes, but any plastic form will work. Just like baking, spray the form with cooking spray.
INGREDIENTS
3 CUPS WILD BIRD SEED
3/4 CUP FLOUR
1/2 CUP BOILING WATER
3 TBS. KARO SYRUP
1 PACKET UNFLAVORED GELATIN
COOKING SPRAY FOR MOLD
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray baking mold or plastic form with cooking spray
- Boil the water in the microwave
- Add the gelatin.
- Whisk to prevent/minimize clumps.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir. It will be thick like the batter for Nestle Toll House cookies.
- If the batter is super sticky add a little extra flour.
- Fold into your tray or bundtlette pan and let it set until firm.
Do not be surprised if the squirrels join the all-you-can-eat buffet.
How cute is this birdseed (bitty bundt) cake?
IDEAS FOR BIRDSEED CAKES
- This is a fun recipe to make with kids of all ages and stages because there is no baking
- .Supervision is needed with the boiling water. The mixture cools quickly with the seed and flour.
- This time of year when the kids are getting restless this is a fun (no oven required) baking ideas with kids or grandkids.
- This would be a fun happy hour activity with girlfriends too!
- Save plastic containers for the birdseed forms.
This is a fun and inexpensive craft recipe. And it gets us all outside a little bit more!
A FEW OF MY MY OUTDOOR FINDS
I would love it if you would pin this for others to find!
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Definitely going to make…more for Tipper to watch the chipmunks and squirrels scurry next to the door and windows! Everyone wins!
wondering how these hold up in the heat and sunshine! Fun post. Love all birds!
Hi Barb,
So far so good. They have not lasted very long with the squirrels ;0)
Thanks for sharing this on Farmhouse Friday. I love it and will be featuring it tomorrow. Hope you link up again soon. pinned
These look like so much fun, Laura. I’m going to have some extra time on my hands this Summer and I may take a whirl at these. Hope the birds like my meals better that the Mister!
That looks like a fun (yet sticky) project! I try to repel the squirrels from our deck, they can be destructive! We still get our share though!