This viral Thanksgiving turkey looks shockingly real, but it’s actually cake

I’m not a big Thanksgiving turkey person, but this might be the first bird I’d happily put in the center of my holiday table. That’s because it isn’t a turkey at all — it’s a cake (yes, really). Goldbelly’s Lady Showbird Turkey Cake is a hyper-realistic Thanksgiving dessert designed to look like a golden-brown roasted bird, right down to its alarmingly convincing exterior. The Thanksgiving turkey cake offers a sweet alternative for turkey-skeptics (like myself); it’s dressed for dinner, made for dessert, and infused with all of the staple Thanksgiving flavors you love — without the hassle of brining or basting.

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Shop Goldbelly’s Lady Showbird Turkey Cake for a Thanksgiving showstopper

Goldbelly’s Lady Showbird Turkey Cake is just as delicious on the inside as it looks on the out — just don’t expect it to taste like an actual turkey. Pumpkin layering, vanilla buttercream, and a tart cranberry filling cap off the holiday dessert’s flavor profile.

How to store this Thanksgiving turkey cake

This Goldbelly dessert ships frozen with dry ice; per the brand, do not remove dry ice with bare hands. And upon arrival, keep the holiday cake wrapped in its bakery box. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to serve this Thanksgiving turkey cake

1. Start by removing the cake’s outer wrapping and then putting it back in its bakery box.

2. Thaw cake unwrapped in the refrigerator for 8–24 hours.

3. Only after 24 hours, remove the cake from the refrigerator 1–2 hours before serving to allow it to come to room temperature. Of note: Do not touch decorations while cake comes to room temperature, as the condensation may make them temporarily sticky.

4. Finally, place the decorative piece face up in the center of the table and position the cake and silver platter on top. Enjoy!

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Original Piecaken

Can’t choose between pie and cake for your Thanksgiving dessert? This Goldbelly best-seller features pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and spice cake bound together with cinnamon buttercream.

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Thanksgiving Pie Jars

Between family drama and endless leftovers, Thanksgiving is messy enough; simplify your setup with these easy-to-eat Thanksgiving Pie Jars that offer flavors ranging from Flan and Dulce de Leche to Tiramisu and Rainbow Cookie Cupcakes.

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Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Your favorite pumpkin pie cheesecake somehow gets even better with this Goldbelly dessert, which features a festive pumpkin motif on the top.

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