Rainbow Surprise Inside Cake

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease or spray two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans; place 8-inch (20 cm) round piece of cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan. Grease or spray parchment paper. In large bowl, beat 1 box cake mix and ingredients called for on box with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread in pans. Bake as directed on box. Cool 10 minutes; run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Gently remove from pans to cooling rack; remove parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat to make 2 more layers.
• 2

  Flatten cake layers by trimming off rounded tops. In 2 layers, cut small round out of centre, using 4-inch (10 cm) round cutter.
• 3

  To assemble cake: Place 1 uncut cake layer on cake stand or serving platter; spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) frosting on top. Top with 1 layer with centre removed; spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) frosting on top. Top with second layer with centre removed; spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) frosting on top.
• 4

  Fill cake with candies and candy sprinkles. Gently press candies to level; top with full cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting.