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Skull and crossbones cake

Skull and crossbonesWoman's Day
12
1H 30M
30M
2H

Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 20cm round cake pan, a 20cm square cake pan and 8 mini muffin pans. Dust with flour.
2.Prepare cake mixes following packet instructions. Spoon mixture into mini muffin pans until half full. Divide remaining mixture between round and square pans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove muffin pan. Bake remaining cakes for a further 15-20 minutes, or until cooked. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3.Cut 3cm from one side of round cake to form a straight edge. Position on board. Cut square cake in half. Trim one half to form chin and place under straight cake edge. Slice remaining half into four thin pieces. Position 2 on either side of “face” with 2 mini muffins at each end. Secure with toothpicks.
4.Spread butter cream over cake. Outline with jelly beans. Position freckles for eyes, sherbet lollies for nostrils and bullets for teeth. Scatter chocolate coins and silver beads around base to decorate.

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