Ice Pop Birthday Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
3. 3
   Trim cake to sit flat. Trim a 3-inch piece of cake from short end. Place cake on a board or platter.
4. 4
   Knead a little green color into three-quarters of fondant. Roll out between 2 sheets parchment paper to 1/8 inch thickness. Brush top and sides of cake with jam. Lift fondant onto rolling pin and drape over cake. Gently press onto cake with cornstarch-dusted hands.
5. 5
   Cut a 4 x 1 1/2 inch strip from reserved cake for a 'stick'. Knead brown color into remaining fondant. Brush 'stick' with jam, drape fondant over. Gently press down with floured hands. Trim edges. Place on the platter.
6. 6
   Pipe a swirly diagonal line of chocolate across top corner of cake. Fill with chocolate, spreading with a small spatula.
7. 7
   Arrange silver balls on edge of chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature.