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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This cake is so light and lemony no one will believe it starts with a boxed mix. The frosting (frozen whipped topping flavored with grated citrus peels) looks professional, but it's quite easy to blend. Fresh fruit garnishes provide the fun final touches. Ingredients:
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix |
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
red and yellow liquid food coloring |
2 medium lemons, sliced and halved |
2 medium oranges, sliced and halved |
2 blueberries |
1 large strawberry |
Directions:
1. Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased and floured 8-in. round baking pan. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Transfer to a 12- to 14-in. serving plate.
2. In a bowl, combine whipped topping and lemon and orange peels. Frost top and sides of cake. Place drops of red and yellow food coloring randomly over frosting. With a spatula, blend colors randomly.
3. Alternate lemon and orange slices around base of cake to form rays. Add two orange slices and blueberries for eyes. Slice the strawberry; use two center slices for the mouth, placing them on the cake with straight edges touching. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6 servings.
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