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Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Freeze option: Wrap cooled cake layers in plastic wrap, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cakes before unwrapping. Assemble as directed."}],"recipeYield":"16 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 444 calories","fatContent":"16g fat (6g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"35mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"377mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"72g carbohydrate (53g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein. 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I will definitely be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFan"},"reviewBody":"I rarely used cake mixes, but needed something easy for Memorial Day picnic. Saw this, and loved the colors. It was indeed easy, fruity, pretty, and good! I wanted my layers to be full size 9 inch layer cakes, and not thin. One cake mix makes only 2 full sized layers. So, I doubled this recipe, and filled my cake pans a little fuller, and had enough left to make 12 regular sized cupcakes. It took a small box of each flavor of gelatin in the double recipe, so no measuring needed. I used a cookie scoop to drop Tbsp sized balls of batter into the cupcake liners, alternating the colors. They came out marbled and pretty! I also used 2% milk in place of the water as it gives a little richer cake batter. I baked the cakes for 30 minutes, and the cupcakes for about 20. I made lemon buttercream frosting to fill and frost the cakes, increasing the recipe to have enough for the cupcakes. I will definitely make this cake again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"Hi 235gbt, the recipe asks you to use the 3 whole eggs in place of the egg whites called for in the directions on the box cake mix.Hope that helps.Sue StetzelOnline Community ManagerTaste Recipes Magazine","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBus"},"reviewBody":"Make it for Easter Dinner and the family truly enjoyed this moist colorful cake. I will make again. Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPopsicle"},"reviewBody":"This cake is amazing. Soft and moist and colorful. The colors and flavor possibilities are endless. I usually cut a whole cake in half to freeze for a later time. This cake disappeared before I could freeze half of it. This cake has earned a place in my give-away collection.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenElephant"},"reviewBody":"I made this cake for my hubby's Birthday. Everyone love the color and the way it tasted.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldButterfly"},"reviewBody":"This is indeed a very pretty cake ...was soft and moist but little crumbly..and next time would reduce the oil by a tbsp or two cuz the paper underneath the cake showed extra oil...I used another cake icing recipe also available in TOH (lemon orange cake recipe) for this cake...it's citrus lemony flavour blended really well with this cake but was a little sweet although I used only 4 cups of the icing sugar then what the recipe called for...it does taste like eating a fruit candy ...next time will try to enhance the flavor by adding a tbsp of lemon juice, orange juice and stawberry juice or essence!! Will let u know how it turns out :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"235gbt"},"reviewBody":"I am confused - it calls for 3 eggs - then in the directions - it says to use egg whites? which is the right answer... 3 eggs or egg whites and does it make a difference as to which eggs I use?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDog"},"reviewBody":"This cake was simple to make and tasted very good. I received quite a few compliments on it. Next I'm going to make cupcakes from this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"I didn't try it yet. It looks & sounds so yummy, it's got to be a 5 start easy yummy cake!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGoggles"},"reviewBody":"Love this","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGuitar"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic! I made this for Easter and it was gone in a flash :) I used sugar free jello (because I already had it in my pantry) and it was still yummy. Super moist and full of flavor!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCandy"},"reviewBody":"I rarely use cake mixes but this was so pretty for Easter; I couldn\u2019t resist. So easy and fast - I made lemon buttercream frosting, put sprinkles on top, and surrounded the cake with jelly beans (on plate). 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    I rarely used cake mixes, but needed something easy for Memorial Day picnic. Saw this, and loved the colors. It was indeed easy, fruity, pretty, and good! I wanted my layers to be full size 9 inch layer cakes, and not thin. One cake mix makes only 2 full sized layers. So, I doubled this recipe, and filled my cake pans a little fuller, and had enough left to make 12 regular sized cupcakes. It took a small box of each flavor of gelatin in the double recipe, so no measuring needed. I used a cookie scoop to drop Tbsp sized balls of batter into the cupcake liners, alternating the colors. They came out marbled and pretty! I also used 2% milk in place of the water as it gives a little richer cake batter. I baked the cakes for 30 minutes, and the cupcakes for about 20. I made lemon buttercream frosting to fill and frost the cakes, increasing the recipe to have enough for the cupcakes. I will definitely make this cake again.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/25\/2018 19:46","GUID":"2a51006e4780437da9f5eb09e33eb16c","MemberId":6989823,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Amy","SubmittedDate":"05\/25\/2018 19:44"},{"Comment":"

    reread closely found where they are listed<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"227305d4bed640d7abcbe8cdce254bbb","MemberId":2503020,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"gramgram4ever","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2018 01:44"},{"Comment":"

    Make it for Easter Dinner and the family truly enjoyed this moist colorful cake. I will make again. Thanks for sharing.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2018 22:14","GUID":"433e218a9326468c99ad3cf61ea1e16f","MemberId":9446070,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Carolyn","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2018 22:14"},{"Comment":"

    This cake is amazing. Soft and moist and colorful. The colors and flavor possibilities are endless. I usually cut a whole cake in half to freeze for a later time. This cake disappeared before I could freeze half of it. This cake has earned a place in my give-away collection.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2018 01:07","GUID":"30a58e9fd7dc433db1c93fbf670682e2","MemberId":7769641,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Christian55@inbox.com","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2018 01:07"},{"Comment":"

    Hi 235gbt, the recipe asks you to use the 3 whole eggs in place of the egg whites called for in the directions on the box cake mix.<\/p>

    Hope that helps.<\/p>

    Sue Stetzel<\/p>

    Online Community Manager<\/p>

    Taste Recipes Magazine<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2015 10:56","GUID":"3A81F09940C98B1066D3A8345B0F08C6","MemberId":158954,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sstetzel","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2015 10:56"},{"Comment":"

    I am confused - it calls for 3 eggs - then in the directions - it says to use egg whites? which is the right answer... 3 eggs or egg whites and does it make a difference as to which eggs I use?<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/25\/2015 23:19","GUID":"b60b70ee92644983b47df7be02bb621a","MemberId":8485749,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"235gbt","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2015 23:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2015 19:53","GUID":"1529a5a1d9b24fe9b9c5bfc3a5c1c348","MemberId":9299967,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Deborah","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2015 19:53"},{"Comment":"

    This is indeed a very pretty cake ...was soft and moist but little crumbly..and next time would reduce the oil by a tbsp or two cuz the paper underneath the cake showed extra oil...I used another cake icing recipe also available in TOH (lemon orange cake recipe) for this cake...it's citrus lemony flavour blended really well with this cake but was a little sweet although I used only 4 cups of the icing sugar then what the recipe called for...it does taste like eating a fruit candy ...next time will try to enhance the flavor by adding a tbsp of lemon juice, orange juice and stawberry juice or essence!! Will let u know how it turns out :)<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/11\/2015 09:08","GUID":"044c6c5c902049e496269d7f66755c22","MemberId":8089062,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"k_s9","SubmittedDate":"07\/11\/2015 09:08"},{"Comment":"

    I made this cake for my hubby's Birthday. Everyone love the color and the way it tasted.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"05\/05\/2015 20:45","GUID":"269648d4dac3456aa0a192697bdd6d57","MemberId":2043418,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sadiecb1","SubmittedDate":"05\/05\/2015 20:45"},{"Comment":"

    I didn't try it yet. It looks & sounds so yummy, it's got to be a 5 start easy yummy cake!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2015 20:30","GUID":"aa8fe15da81248f18c17c7807eefd8ed","MemberId":8287510,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"loneflower1","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2015 20:30"},{"Comment":"

    Love this<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2015 09:08","GUID":"1680564f116a46888c8238c7840c2381","MemberId":8179780,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SusanFletcher","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2015 09:08"},{"Comment":"

    Fantastic! I made this for Easter and it was gone in a flash :) I used sugar free jello (because I already had it in my pantry) and it was still yummy. Super moist and full of flavor!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0e1f0b9985c44bbbad9e2d49146a5876","MemberId":1717371,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"skymom747","SubmittedDate":"04\/25\/2014 10:12"},{"Comment":"

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    This cake was simple to make and tasted very good. I received quite a few compliments on it. Next I'm going to make cupcakes from this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/01\/2014 20:54","GUID":"4895587814a2423e92137311e75ef53a","MemberId":7181851,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"latrav","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2014 20:54"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43630,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. 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