COLOR VISION CAKESource:
Betty Crocker Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook: Create Sweet Magic from a Mix by Betty CrockerServings: 12 to 16
Once you’ve made this cake, be prepared to make it over and over again because kids love it! With all the flavors of gelatin, you can have a different color and flavor every time you make it! You can also use sugar-free gelatin, if that is what you keep on hand. Reserve 1/2 teaspoon dry sugar-free gelatin for the frosting and use the remaining dry gelatin in the cake.
1 package (4-serving size) fruit-flavored gelatin (any flavor)
1 package Betty C rocker SuperMoist white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
Multicolored round candies, if desired
Color Vision Frosting (below)
COLOR VISION FROSTING:Reserved fruit-flavored gelatin (dry)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottoms only of 2 round pans (8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches) with shortening; flour lightly. Measure 3 tablespoons of the gelatin (dry): reserve remaining gelatin for the frosting.
Make cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil, egg whites and 3 tablespoons dry gelatin. Pour into pans.
Bake 8-inch rounds 27 to 32 minutes, 9-inch rounds 23 to 28 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with Color Vision Frosting. Sprinkle with candies. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
COLOR VISION FROSTING:Beat gelatin, butter and milk in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until spreadable.
High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Do not use 8-Inch rounds. Bake 9inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes,