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 cakes cool completely.

STEP 4 Assemble the 2-layer cake using the white buttercream 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® Decorating Icing in Red, attach Cake Mate® tip #5 to create the lines on the sides of the cake. Leaving space between each set of lines for the remaining 3 colors.

STEP 6 repeat STEP 5 using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Pink, then Green, then Blue.

STEP 7 Place Cake Mate® Rainbow Spiral Birthday Candles on the top of the cake mimicking the lines on the sides of the cake.

Celebrate & Enjoy!