Ladybug Cake

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1-1/3 cups vanilla frosting
Red paste food coloring
2 large white gumdrops
3 large black gumdrops
1 rope black licorice
1 shoestring black licorice

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mayonnaise on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 2-qt. ovenproof bowl.

Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from bowl to a wire rack to cool completely. Place on a serving plate.

In a small bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Spread over cake. For eyes, flatten white gumdrops and shape into ovals; place on ladybug. Cut black gumdrops horizontally into three slices; discard tops.

Slightly flatten slices; place two on white gumdrops for pupils, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Arrange remaining slices on body for spots, pressing down gently.

Cut rope licorice into six pieces; insert into cake for legs. Cut a small piece from the shoestring licorice; add for mouth. Makes 12-16 servings.