Dinosaur Cake

1 package cake mix (any flavor)
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
Tray or cardboard, 18x10 inches, covered
1-1/2 tubs vanilla ready-to-spread frosting
1 tube black decorating gel
1 tube green decorating gel
Red jelly bean

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Make cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil and eggs. Pour into pan.

Bake as directed on package or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Cut cake as shown in diagram. Freeze pieces uncovered about 1 hour for easier frosting if desired. Arrange pieces on tray to form dinosaur as shown in diagram. Frost cake, attaching pieces with small amount of frosting. Let frosting set a few minutes. Carefully cover with a paper towel and gently pat to give frosting a textured appearance; remove towel. Outline scales, legs, mouth, nose and eye with black gel. Decorate with green gel and jelly bean eye. Makes 12 servings.

Diagram