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Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Makes: 20 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup powdered 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) string licorice (for bridle)
PREPARE cake batter and bake in greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool completely. Cut cake into pieces as shown in diagram. Arrange on serving platter as shown in photo ; set aside.
PLACE chocolate and cream in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 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 powdered 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
Size-Wise
At 20 servings, this cake is perfect for a child's birthday party or another special occasion.
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.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 290
Total fat 18g
Saturated fat 6g
Cholesterol 50mg
Sodium 230mg
Carbohydrate 32g
Dietary fiber 1g
Sugars 23g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 4%DV
Vitamin C 0%DV
Calcium 6%DV
Iron 10%Dv
