Single Layer Birthday Cake

Directions

1. 1
   2 old fashioned glass soda bottles, 1 cola, 1 lemon-lime
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 (8-inch) round baking pans with baking spray; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons extract and white cranberry juice.
4. 4
   Use an electric mixer to beat cake batter on low speed for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Scrape down sides of bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
6. 6
   Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven for 32 to 35 minutes, or until tester comes away clean.
8. 8
   Let cakes cool completely.
9. 9
   Use a cookie cutter or water glass to cut out a circle to fit the soda bottle - it will nest into cake.
10. 10
    Add remaining 1 teaspoon extract to frosting and stir thoroughly.
11. 11
    Frost entire cake.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with colorful jimmies.
13. 13
    Insert soda bottle into hole and serve.