WATERMELON CAKE

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I got this recipe from a Betty Crocker e-mail. The picture is from them also. Cooking time includes cooling time.

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, prepared in batter form with
egg, as called for by cake mix
oil, as called for by cake mix
water, as called for by cake mix
1 (1/4 ounce) package cherry unsweetened flavored drink mix (other red-colored drink mix will also work)
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) container whipped white frosting
green food coloring
red food coloring
2/3 cup green jelly beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir into batter 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Add the drink mix, stir, and pour into pans.
  • Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, stir 1 cup frosting with 10 to 12 drops green food coloring. Stir 10 to 12 drops red food color into remaining frosting.
  • Cut cake rounds crosswise in half to make 4 halves. Frost uncut sides with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost top of cake with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds.
  • To serve, cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 253.3, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 34.6, Protein 1.7

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