Beautiful Butterfly Cake

photo by:kraft

I made this and a famly member took a chunck out of the top of one of the wings so it had rounded wings on top and at the bottom. I thought it looked better that way.

posted by

RLynnKelly

on 4/5/2010

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 45 min

servings

total:

16 servings, one piece each

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1/3

cup raspberry jam

OREO Cookies

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Food coloring

cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal

Decorations: assorted ring-shaped hard candies and Mini OREO Bite Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Make It

PREPARE cake batter and bake in two 9-inch round baking pans as directed on package. Cool 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

CUT cakes crosswise in half. Spread two of the cake halves with jam; top with remaining two cake halves to form two stacks. To assemble, arrange cookies in center of large board or tray with edges slightly overlapping to form the "butterfly's body," securing cookies to each other with small amount of the whipped topping. Arrange cake stacks around body to resemble the butterfly's wings.

TINT remaining whipped topping with food coloring as desired. Spread onto cakes. Decorate with whipped topping, cereal, candies and cookies. Store in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

For a refreshing citrus cake, prepare as directed using lemon cake mix and substituting orange marmalade for the raspberry jam.

Substitute

Substitute any flavor cake mix for the yellow cake mix.

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Shay121

posted:4/19/2005

This recipe was easy to make and even more fun to decorate. My childern had a blast to decorate it. It was a big hit with the adults as well.

a cook

posted:4/19/2005

We had a bug themed baby shower and I made this cake - people just went nuts over it! People thought it was adorable and couldn't believe how easy it was to make!

MrsLynam

posted:4/19/2005

My kids (4 year old daughter & 13 year old Daughter) & I made this for our huge family Easter dinner. We received about 15 wonderful compliments on it, (except I added way too much fruity pebbles...lol). Also, I used strawberry whipped topping & Mint Oreos for more color and added flavor.

jennie_bean

posted:4/17/2005

This was fantastic!! Fun, original and creative everyone loved it!

campbell2832

posted:4/15/2005

It was very fun to make and look at!

butterfly1013

posted:4/14/2005

it looks good.!!!

Jmat5

posted:4/10/2005

i think that is the cutest cake ive ever seen! it is so adorable and i would love to bake it myself!