Pumpkin Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans; set aside.
2. 2
   Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
3. 3
   Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans, and cool completely on rack, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Combine frosting and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Place 1/4 cup of the frosting mixture in a small bowl, and place 1 cup of the frosting mixture in a separate bowl. Divide remaining frosting mixture evenly among 3 medium bowls. Add brown food coloring to 1/4 cup frosting mixture to create light brown frosting. Add green food coloring to 1 cup frosting mixture to create green frosting. Color remaining frosting mixture 2 different shades of orange: light orange, medium orange, and deep orange.