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Friendsgiving tips are what we’re talking about today. This fun take on Thanksgiving has really taken hold across the country, and it’s not hard to see why. Most of us have friends who we already considered family, so why not host a get-together honoring them and showing them how thankful we are to have them in our lives? After all, in many cases, they’re just as important to us as our blood relatives. I’m super excited to share some Friendsgiving tips I’ve learned over the years to make this special event the best it can possibly be.
First thing’s first. Before decor, lighting, or anything else, make sure you have enough food and drink. Nothing kills a get-together like running out of food and beverages.Along the same lines as making sure you have enough food, make your Friendsgiving a potluck affair. Everyone brings their favorite dish, which ensures that there is plenty of food – and bonus – much less cleanup for the host!
Before we dive deeper into food, let’s think about the decor. I’ve always felt that Friendsgiving should be a more laid-back affair. So rather than going all out for a Pinterest-level tablescape and room decor, I like to keep it simple. Things like cute little pumpkins on the table and some fall colored cloth napkins go a long way to creating a festive vibe without getting too fancy.
Speaking of keeping things low key, one of my favorite Friendsgiving tips is to have all your potluck dishes out on the dining room table and kitchen bar. With everything out waiting for everyone to dig in, it keeps the event flowing, festive, and lighthearted. Of course, everyone will just have to find a spot to plop down to eat and talk, but that’s really part of the fun.
The most important of all my Friendsgiving tips is to keep the holiday food tasty and reduce some of the sugar that comes with it. Truvia makes Cane Sugar and Brown Sugar Blends, which are great alternatives that help reduce the amount of sugar in a dish. It’s the perfect replacement in any food or drink in which we’d normally use sugar, from coffee to baked goods and more.
The Sugar Blends even bake and brown like sugar! The Cane Sugar Blend I used in the Apple Cake recipe has 75% fewer calories per serving than regular sugar.
With that, here’s my mama’s famous Apple Cake Recipe that she’s been baking for us for years, perfect for any Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebration this season!
Apple Cake Recipe:
5 apples, sliced thin
5 teaspoons of Truvia Cane Sugar Blend
2 tsp cinnamon
Combine and set aside
Cake Mixture:
3 cups flour
1 1/4 cups Truvia Cane Sugar Blend
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Mix together: flour, Truvia Cane Sugar Blend, salt, eggs, oil, vanilla, and orange for about three minutes.
Next add in your baking soda and baking powder.
Layer in a greased angel cake pan 1/3 batter, 1/2 apples, 1/3 batter, 1/2 apples, 1/3 batter.
Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. Cool in pan and remove to plate for serving.
Follow these Friendsgiving tips and try out this delicious Apple Cake (not pie) recipe for a joyous, and not too stressful, get-together with your beloved friends this season. After all, we’re into that time of year when everything seems so much more exciting and happy. AND so much sweeter!
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- November 15, 2021
- sponsored, thanksgiving, truvia, winter holidays
- 18 Comments
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18 thoughts on “Friendsgiving Recipe and Tips For a Great Get Together”
November 21, 2019 at 12:56 pm
The cake looks amazing and would be a perfect dessert after the meal. I would love to make this for the holidays.
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November 21, 2019 at 5:03 pm
Apple cake is something I’ve never eaten. I am eager to try the recipe out on my family.
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Bonnie G
November 21, 2019 at 6:38 pm
I have never had apple cake before but it sounds yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
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November 21, 2019 at 6:43 pm
I have to admit I love everything apple when it comes to this time of year and your apple cake sounds incredible! I definitely am going to have to make it.
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November 21, 2019 at 10:10 pm
I love how coordinated you all are! The recipe looks amazing. I love making bundts. I also love Truvia. Great flavor.
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November 21, 2019 at 11:50 pm
Oh WOW. I LOVE apples (apple fruit…apple pie.. etc). But never had an apple cake before. Totally a must try. Thank you for this. This is why I LOVE reading your blogs.
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brianne
November 27, 2019 at 11:36 am
Its so delicious! Definitely bake it for this holiday season!
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November 22, 2019 at 12:25 am
We’re hosting Friendsgiving on Saturday and I can’t wait. Since many of us have switched to healthier eating this year, I love the idea of using Truvia to help cut down on the calories in our baked goods. Your cake looks simply scrumptious!
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Lisa B
November 25, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Truvia is a great product. I love to use it in my baking. Apple cake sounds delicious. Friendsgiving is a great way to celebrate.
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brianne
November 27, 2019 at 11:32 am
Yes! Amazing for baking!
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November 22, 2019 at 9:42 am
I love using Truvia when cooking and I love getting together with my gal pals. Great post.
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brianne
November 27, 2019 at 11:35 am
Yes and Yes! Food and friends!
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Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers
November 22, 2019 at 11:55 am
I used to invite all the single soldiers over to our house when I was married to my first husband. We didn’t have a lot but I didn’t want anyone to have to sit at home all alone during the holidays. This is the first year, that I am clueless about how I want to spend Thanksgiving this year. Divorce is so hard but so necessary sometimes. I just feel like the jerk and I’m not. I’ll more than likely be alone this year and it’s a hard pill to swallow. But hopefully, I can spend some time with friends or something.
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brianne
November 27, 2019 at 11:34 am
Aw! Im so sorry this year has been difficult. Sending you joy and peace for this holiday season and future.
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November 22, 2019 at 11:52 pm
I would love to host something like this with my friends. It sounds like such a fun idea.
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Kimberly Rambles
November 23, 2019 at 1:09 am
Being a military family I feel like Friendsgiving is built into our culture as so many of us just can’t get home for Thanksgiving, especially if we are trying to get home for Christmas. Being thousands of miles from home makes us form lasting relationships with others in our situation. Friends matter just as much as family!
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brianne
November 27, 2019 at 11:33 am
YES! I absolutely agree! Thank you to your family for your service and sacrifices. Happy Holidays!
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Catalina
November 23, 2019 at 4:24 am
I can’t wait for Friendsgiving! I love this gathering idea! Thanks for the awesome tips!
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