When the flurries are flyin’ and you’re stuck inside, why not bring a few birds to your window with these homemade birdseed cakes. I had my doubts when I first tried this recipe, but they really are easy to make and the birds love them.
When the flurries are flyin’ and you’re stuck inside, why not bring a few birds to your window with these homemade birdseed cakes. I had my doubts when I first tried this recipe, but they really are easy to make and the birds love them.
So pretty and fun! (Especially for the birds!) Thanks for joining us at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week! Feel free to bring a friend with you
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I been wanting to make one of these bird seed cake and I’m gonna do it today . Thanks for the recipe.
Did you make your bird seek cakes? I hope your birds enjoyed them!
Disappointing..after mixing the recipe it was so crumbly. Pressed cooled, let set. They fell apart. Needs Karo or something to hold together. Sad face here.
Oh no! I am so sorry it didn’t work for you. I haven’t experienced the crumbling issue, but let me think on what might have happened. I don’t like sad faces.
I have found that the cakes stick together a bit better if I add 3 Tbsp of honey. I boil it in the gelatin mixture to kill possible bacteria. It’s even more sticky than corn syrup.
But I only do this if I’m going to put out the treats right away. If they will be in any sort of dampness, or if the treats are for gifting, the corn syrup is a better option.
Honey can grow mold more easily. I always store the treats in paper lunch sacks or craft paper so they stay dry.
My little seed treats rarely last more than a day with all the chickadees and nuthatches feasting on them. But I do caution against ornaments made with honey being out in damp elements due to bacteria and mold.