Dinosaur Cake

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   Baking time: 20 min.

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   Decoration time: 20 min.

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   Unwrap the SNICKERS(R) Brand Miniatures and chop. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the package. Fold the candy into the batter before transferring to a 9- x 13-inch cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven.

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   Once the cake is completely cool, use the dinosaur pattern to cut out the cake. Carefully lift the dinosaur from the pan, and place it on a platter. Crumble the cake scraps and set aside.

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   Using orange food coloring, tint the frosting to the desired shade. Spread the cake completely with the frosting.

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   To decorate the cake:

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   Line the M&M'S(R) Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies along the back of the dinosaur.

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   Bundle 5 to 7 M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies together, and press them into the cake as the dinosaur's spots.

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   Dot the dinosaur's face with M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for an eye, nose and dimple.

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    Using the decorator's frosting, pipe a smile and eyelashes.

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    Line M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies along the bottom of the feet.

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    Crumble the cake scraps, and spread them under the dinosaur's feet.

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