Blast-Off Spaceship Cake

Name: Blast-Off Spaceship Cake
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix; 2 cups boiling water; 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed; 1 Tbsp. decorating icing; 40 candy-coated chocolate pieces; 1 piece string licorice (10 inches), cut in 2-inch pieces

7 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 Tbsp. decorating icing
40 candy-coated chocolate pieces
1 piece string licorice (10 inches), cut in 2-inch pieces

Directions

1

Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package.
2

Cool in pan 15 min.
3

(Do not remove cake from pan.)
4

Meanwhile, stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min.
5

until completely dissolved.
6

Pierce cake with large fork or wooden skewer at 1/2-inch intervals.
7

Carefully pour gelatin over cake in pan.
8

Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
9

Dip pan in warm water 10 sec.
10

; unmold cake onto cutting board.
11

Cut into pieces as shown in diagram and photo.
12

Arrange pieces on large foil-covered board or platter to resemble a spaceship as shown in photo.
13

Spread top and sides of cake with whipped topping.
14

Decorate with remaining ingredients as desired.
15

Store in refrigerator.
16

Add sparkler candles to cake and light up just before serving to resemble the blast off!