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Stencil Birthday Cake

Decorating with stencils is kids’ play. So what are you waiting for, Dad?
Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 2 hours 13 min
Makes: 16 servings
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1box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cake mix (any flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 1/2containers Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy or Whipped frosting (any flavor)
Flower stencil
Assorted colored sugar
Assorted food colors
1.Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans.
2.Reserve 1/4 cup of the frosting. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate. Spread with about 1/3 cup frosting. Place other layer, rounded side up, on top. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting.
3.Position stencil on top of cake. Sprinkle colored sugars over stencil, being careful not to mix colors or get sugar on other areas of cake surface; remove stencil. Tint reserved 1/4 cup frosting with 2 drops of desired food color. Place frosting in decorating bag with writing tip #4. Pipe desired message on cake. Pipe design on edge of plate if desired.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on cake mix box.
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Did You Know...
Stencil patterns are available in designs for special occasions and seasonal themes.
How-To
Make your own stencil using lightweight cardboard, or purchase a stencil at a craft store.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 17g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 4g); Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 330mg; Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 40g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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