Lamb Mold Cake

Posted by mandalay at recipegoldmine.com

The half with the hole is the lid.

Cake:
1 package chocolate cake mix,
1 regular package chocolate instant pudding
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix cake mix and dry pudding, then add all other ingredients. Mix on medium for 2 minutes.

Grease and flour mold well; pour batter in. Use leftover batter for cupcakes. Bake 50 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a wooden pick into steam hole.

Remove top and bake another 5-10 minutes after removing from mold trim bottom so it will stand up.

Frosting:
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup Crisco
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine flour and milk. Cook over low heat till thick. Chill.

Beat sugar, butter and Crisco until fluffy. Slowly add the chilled sauce; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and salt. Frost cake; sprinkle with coconut. Use jelly beans: black/eyes; pink/nose and red lips.

Happy Easter!