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Prepare cake mix according to package directions using oil, water and eggs.
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Pour batter into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Place cakes end to end on a 22-in. x 8-in. covered board.
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Level if needed.
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From the top of one end, form the front of the bus by cutting out a section 1 inches deep and 3 inches long (Save the removed piece for another use.)
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For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and shortening until fluffy.
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Add 6 cups confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth.
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Add enough remaining confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
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Tint 3/4 cup frosting with black food coloring; set aside.
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Tint remaining frosting yellow.
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Frost top and sides of cake with yellow frosting.
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Frost cut edge of cookies with yellow frosting to form wheel wells; place two cookie halves on each side of bus.
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Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #5 round tip.
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Fill the bag with black frosting.
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Outline windows on both sides of bus; pipe strips under windows.
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Pipe windshield and back window; fill in with black frosting.
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Pipe lines on front of grille.
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Place yellow gumdrops on front of bus for headlights; place red gumdrops on front and back for lights.
