Cupcake Layer Cake

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   Bake according to package directions to make 2 (9-inch) rounds.

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   For the Cupcakes:

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   Bake according to package directions to make 24 cupcakes.

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   Assembly:

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   Sandwich the 2 layer cakes together with 1/2 cup buttercream.

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   Flatten top layer by cutting if necessary, then cover the sides and top with remaining pint of frosting.

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   Smooth out top and sides.

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   Place in refrigerator and let chill for 1 to 2 hours.

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   Divide remaining 2 pints of frosting into 4 bowls.

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    Add 1 1/2 teaspoons marshmallow flavoring to each bowl.

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    Mix blue, red, green and yellow food coloring in each bowl.

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    Fill 4 small sandwich bags with about 1/2 cup of each color.

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    Cut a small slit on 1 side of the bottom of each bag and lightly pipe varying sizes of dots on the layer cake.

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    Frost cupcakes with remaining colored buttercream frosting.

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    Arrange and stack the frosted cupcakes in a 3-level pyramid atop the cake.

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    Construct the pyramid with 7 cupcakes on the bottom layer; 3 on the middle layer, and 1 cupcake on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.