Merch Recipe
Red, White, and COME GET YOUR MERCH. WERE BACK.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Decoration Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cake.
- 2
Mix the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3
Add Color
Add the red food coloring to the batter and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Baking
- 4
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- 5
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Decoration
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of white frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 8
Add Sprinkles and Decorate
Sprinkle red sprinkles over the frosted cake and add white chocolate chips around the edges. If you have fondant decorations, place them on top for a themed look.