I decorated a special cake for my son’s high school graduation. Each of the frosted figures had hair color and details to resemble his friends.
—SHERRI FROHLICH BENTON, AR
PREP: 1 HOUR • BAKE: 45 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 15-20 SERVINGS
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
4 cups vanilla frosting
Paste food coloring in colors of your choice
1. Prepare cake batter and bake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Level top of cake; place on a serving platter. Tint frosting desired colors; spread over top and sides of cake. Pipe a shell border, caps, gowns and desired message.