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Giddy-Up Horse Cake

Prep Time:

15 min

Total Time:

1 hr 15 min

Makes:

What You Need

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix

6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1 cup 35% whipping cream

1 cup icing sugar

2 white ring-shaped hard candies (for eyes)

2 red ring-shaped hard candies (for bridle)

25 assorted candy-coated chocolate pieces (for bridle)

3 pieces (8 inch each) shoestring licorice (for bridle)

Make It

PREPARE cake batter and bake in greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool completely. Cut cake into pieces and arrange on serving platter as shown in diagram; set aside.

PLACE chocolate and cream in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each min. Remove 1/4 cup of the chocolate mixture; place in small resealable plastic bag. Set aside. Add icing sugar to remaining chocolate mixture in bowl; beat with wire whisk until smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread onto cake.

DECORATE with candies as shown in photo. Cut 1/8-inch piece from one of the bottom corners of bag of melted chocolate. Use to pipe chocolate onto the cake for the "horse's mane."

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How To Frost a Cake

If the cake is very soft and crumbly, apply a “crumb coating” to prevent cake crumbs from mixing with the frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake, then let stand 5 to 10 min. or until frosting is set. Spread remaining frosting over cake.

Cooking Know-How

Make sure cakes are completely cooled before frosting. A warm cake can cause the frosting to soften or melt.