Instructions:

STEP 1 Prepare cake mix according to the box instructions.

STEP 2 Using 8-inch pans, bake 2 cake layers following the directions on the cake mix box.

STEP 3  Let cake layers cool completely.

STEP 4 Assemble the 2-layer cake using the vanilla icing between the layers and to cover the outside of the cake.

EXPERT TIP: Apply a thin layer of icing to crumb coat your cake before finishing the outer icing coat. Chill cake between crumb coat and finishing coat.

STEP 5 Using Cake Mate® Icing in Black, attach tip #5 to pipe the lines for the music notes to sit on around the sides of the cake.

STEP 6 Using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Red, attach tip#5 to pipe 4 music notes around the sides of the cake allowing space between for the 3 remaining colors.

STEP 7 Using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Blue, repeat STEP 6 allowing space between for the 2 remaining colors.

STEP 8 Using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Pink, repeat STEP 7 allowing space between for the 1 remaining color.

STEP 9 Using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Green, repeat STEP 8.

EXPERT TIP: Lightly mark the sides of the cake with a toothpick to mark the placement of each music note.

STEP 10 Top your cake with Cake Mate® Musical Candle and a “Happy Birthday” message.

EXPERT TIP: Practice writing your message on wax paper before piping on the cake.

Celebrate & Enjoy!