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Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Spray 2 (8-inch) square pans with cooking spray.
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Prepare cake batter as directed on package; pour 2/3 of the batter into 1 pan and remaining batter into second pan.
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Bake 30 to 32 min.
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for the smaller cake, and 45 to 48 min.
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for the larger cake, or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean; cool in pans 15 min.
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Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
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Cut thin cake diagonally in half; cut each half diagonally in half again.
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Cut thick cake crosswise in half.
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Reserve 1/3 cup frosting; set aside.
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Stack thick cake slices for the house, spreading some of the remaining frosting between layers.
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Repeat with cake triangles to make second stack for the roof.
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Place house on foil-covered board or tray; frost top and sides.
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Place roof on top of house; trim if necessary so edges are even and roof sits securely on top of house.
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Cover with remaining frosting.
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Spread reserved frosting on foil around cake for the ground.
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Decorate with remaining ingredients to match photo.
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(See Tip.)
