Mix ‘n Match Naked Birthday Cake

Name: Mix ‘n Match Naked Birthday Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter softened; 6 cups confectioners’ sugar; 3 tbsps water; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract; McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Pure Orange Extract; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Coconut Extract; 2 tsps pineapple juice

This show-stopping cake features layers of frosting tinted different colors and flavors with bare edges. Download the guide below or see the Decorating Tips for even more frosting flavor and color combinations. Download the guide > Read More Read Less

20m

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

497

CALORIES

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
6 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Coconut Extract With Other Natural Flavors
2 teaspoons pineapple juice

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Pour batter evenly (about 1 1/4 cups each) into 3 (9-inch) round cake pans sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
2 Bake 25 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
3 For the Frostings, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add water; beat until light and fluffy. Divide frosting evenly among 3 bowls.
4 Tint and flavor each bowl of frosting. For Pink Lemonade Frosting, stir in lemon extract and 7 drops red food color. For Burnt Orange Frosting, stir in orange extract, 36 drops red food color and 30 drops yellow food color. For Piña Colada Frosting, stir in coconut extract, pineapple juice and 30 drops yellow food color.
5 Place a cake layer on serving platter and spread with Pink Lemonade Frosting. Top with second cake layer and spread with Burnt Orange Frosting. Top with remaining cake layer and spread with Piña Colada Frosting. Do not frost sides.