Single Layer Birthday Cake

1. 1

   2 old fashioned glass soda bottles, 1 cola, 1 lemon-lime

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 (8-inch) round baking pans with baking spray; set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons extract and white cranberry juice.

4. 4

   Use an electric mixer to beat cake batter on low speed for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Scrape down sides of bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.

6. 6

   Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.

7. 7

   Bake in preheated oven for 32 to 35 minutes, or until tester comes away clean.

8. 8

   Let cakes cool completely.

9. 9

   Use a cookie cutter or water glass to cut out a circle to fit the soda bottle - it will nest into cake.

10. 10

    Add remaining 1 teaspoon extract to frosting and stir thoroughly.

11. 11

    Frost entire cake.

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    Sprinkle with colorful jimmies.

13. 13

    Insert soda bottle into hole and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.