Note
Hard silver candies, called "dragees," can be found at most bulk food stores. Remove and discard them from cake, along with the toothpicks, before serving cake.
Frankenstein Cake
Tint 1 cup Cool Whip with green food colouring; spread onto hands, feet and head pieces. Tint remaining Cool Whip with blue food colouring; spread onto body. Use brown decorating gel to add facial features and hair. Add Mini Oreo Cookies on the side of head and on the shoulders for Frankenstein's electric bolts.