WATERMELON SLICES CAKE
1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist white cake mix Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 (0.13 oz) package cherry or other red- colored unsweetened soft drink mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided use 1 (12 oz) container Betty Crocker Whipped fluffy white frosting Green and red liquid food colors 2/3 cup green jelly beans
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round pans with shortening or cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, egg whites and drink mix with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour into pans.
Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, stir 1 cup frosting with 10 to 20 drops green food color. Stir 10 to 20 drops red food color into remaining frosting.
Frost sides of cakes with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost tops of cakes with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds.
To serve, cut into wedges.
Makes 16 servings: From: Recipelink.com Source: Recipe booklet: Betty Crocker Recipe Magazine, June 2006, #233 |