Dinosaur Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prep time: 20 min.
2. 2
   Baking time: 20 min.
3. 3
   Decoration time: 20 min.
4. 4
   Unwrap the SNICKERS(R) Brand Miniatures and chop. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the package. Fold the candy into the batter before transferring to a 9- x 13-inch cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven.
5. 5
   Once the cake is completely cool, use the dinosaur pattern to cut out the cake. Carefully lift the dinosaur from the pan, and place it on a platter. Crumble the cake scraps and set aside.
6. 6
   Using orange food coloring, tint the frosting to the desired shade. Spread the cake completely with the frosting.
7. 7
   To decorate the cake:
8. 8
   Line the M&M'S(R) Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies along the back of the dinosaur.
9. 9
   Bundle 5 to 7 M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies together, and press them into the cake as the dinosaur's spots.
10. 10
    Dot the dinosaur's face with M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for an eye, nose and dimple.
11. 11
    Using the decorator's frosting, pipe a smile and eyelashes.
12. 12
    Line M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies along the bottom of the feet.
13. 13
    Crumble the cake scraps, and spread them under the dinosaur's feet.