Martha Stewart’s Birthday Cake Recipe Is Wildly Over-the-Top (But So Worth It) originally appeared on Parade.

Recipe Tips for Success Undrained Fruit Cocktail: It’s essential to use the fruit cocktail in 100% juice undrained. The liquid from the can provides the moisture needed for the cake.

Arrange the halved candied cherries on top to give the cake a festive and colorful appearance. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Reduce the oven temperature to 275 degrees (yes, TWO-seventy-five). Spray a 10-inch-diameter, 15-cup-volume Bundt pan (see note above) with nonstick baking spray, or grease thoroughly with butter ...

Fry funnel cake until golden brown underneath, 2–3 minutes. Using a spider or tongs, turn over and fry until golden brown on the other side, 2–3 minutes.

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