Orange-Scented Pound Cake and Frosting Fondue

 

1

box Betty Crocker® pound cake mix

2/3

cup water

1/4

cup butter, softened

2

eggs

Grated peel of 1 orange

1

can Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy milk chocolate or vanilla frosting

1

cup pretzels and/or large marshmallows

1

cup fresh orange sections and/or strawberries

Assorted candy sprinkles, chopped nuts, colored sugars, as desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly flour.
• 2 In medium bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter, eggs and orange peel on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 3 minutes (or beat 4 minutes by hand). Pour into pan.
• 3 Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on cooling rack.
• 4 Cut top of cake to even out, and divide cake horizontally into 3 long slices. Using a cookie cutter, cut shapes out of loaf cake. To make fondue, place frosting in a ramekin, and microwave uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted.
• 5 Place cake cutouts and remaining ingredients in small ramekins or containers on a platter around the fondue. Surround with napkins, wooden skewers for dipping and small plates.