Birdhouse Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cover bottom of 13x9-inch pan with waxed paper; spray bottom and sides of pan with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix.
3. 3
   Pour into prepared pan.
4. 4
   Bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch cake.
5. 5
   Cool cake in pan 10 min.
6. 6
   ; invert onto wire rack.
7. 7
   Remove pan and waxed paper; cool cake completely.
8. 8
   Cut cake as shown in Diagram 1.
9. 9
   Arrange on tray or large platter as shown in Diagrams 2 and 3 , turning piece B onto its side so it is higher than piece A, and placing pieces C and D over pieces E and F to form raised peak of roof, trimming corners of C and D where they meet at peak.
10. 10
    Beat butter, milk and vanilla with mixer until well blended.
11. 11
    Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended.
12. 12
    Reserve 1/4 cup frosting; frost cake with remaining frosting.
13. 13
    Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut onto center of birdhouse.
14. 14
    Tint 1/2 cup of the remaining coconut with a few drops of yellow food coloring; sprinkle over bottom edge of house.
15. 15
    Tint remaining coconut with few drops of red and blue food colorings; sprinkle over roof.
16. 16
    Tint reserved frosting as desired; pipe onto cake to make bird.
17. 17
    Add decorations to resemble photo.