Ghostly pirate cake is moist white cake is a snap to prepare because it starts with a mix. Have fun decorating it we sure did!

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix

1/2 cup butter, softened

4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

5 tablespoons milk

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 red Fruit Roll-Ups, unrolled

Shredded coconut and black food coloring

Assorted candies of your choice:

Fruit by the Foot

fruit roll,

M&M’s,

black licorice twists,

caramels,

plain chocolate bar,

dark purple Gummi Life

Saver,

red-hot candy and gold candy coins

Method

1 Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely. Cut two pieces from the lower edges of each cake, forming a pirate’s head (save small pieces for another use).

2 For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Place one cake on a serving platter. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting; top with second cake. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting.

3 For pirate’s bandanna, place Fruit Roll-Ups over top edge of cake. Tint coconut with black food coloring; sprinkle over chin for goatee. Decorate pirate’s features with assorted candies. Yield: 10-12 servings.