Recipe: Tie Dye Cake (using cake mix and neon food colors)

TIE DYE CAKE
"This tie dye cake is not difficult to prepare because you start with a cake mix and canned frosting. Get the cool colors with McCormick Assorted NEON! Food Colors and Egg Dye."



1 (2 layer size) package white cake mix
1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick Assorted NEON! Food Colors and Egg Dye
1 teaspoon McCormick Raspberry Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Orange Extract
2 cans (16 ounces each) white frosting

Prepare cake mix as directed on package, using egg whites. Divide batter evenly among 4 medium bowls. Add vanilla and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon purple food color to first bowl. Add raspberry extract and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon blue food color to second bowl. Add lemon extract and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon pink food color to third bowl. Add orange extract and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon green food color to fourth bowl. Stir until batters are evenly tinted.

Drop tablespoonfuls of batter randomly into 2 greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Bake as directed on package. Cool cakes on wire rack.

Fill and frost cake layers with white frosting.

TIPS:
- For easier measurement, 1/4 teaspoon Food Color = 20 to 25 drops
- For easier mixing and pouring, divide plain batter evenly among 4 resealable plastic bags. Add extracts and food colors as directed. Knead bags until batters are evenly tinted. Cut a tip off corner of each bag. Squeeze tablespoonfuls of batter into cake pans.

Makes 1 (2-layer) cake, 12 serving
Source: McCormick