Ladybug Cake

Name: Ladybug Cake
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1-1/4 cups water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1-1/3 cups vanilla frosting; Red paste food coloring; 2 large white gumdrops; 3 large black gumdrops; 1 rope black licorice; 1 shoestring black licorice

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1-1/3 cups vanilla frosting
Red paste food coloring
2 large white gumdrops
3 large black gumdrops
1 rope black licorice
1 shoestring black licorice

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mayonnaise on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 2-qt. ovenproof bowl.
2

Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from bowl to a wire rack to cool completely. Place on a serving plate.
3

In a small bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Spread over cake. For eyes, flatten white gumdrops and shape into ovals; place on ladybug. Cut black gumdrops horizontally into three slices; discard tops. Slightly flatten slices; place two on white gumdrops for pupils, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Arrange remaining slices on body for spots, pressing down gently.
4

Cut rope licorice into six pieces; insert into cake for legs. Cut a small piece from the shoestring licorice; add for mouth.