Ingredients:
1 (18 ounce) boxes white cake mix, prepared in batter form with
eggs, as called for by cake mix
oil, as called for by cake mix
water, as called for by cake mix
1 (1/4 ounce) package cherry unsweetened flavored drink mix ( other red-colored drink mix will also work)
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) containers whipped white frosting
green food coloring
red food coloring
2/3 cup green jelly beans
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round pans with shortening or cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir into batter 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour into pans.
Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, stir 1 cup frosting with 10 to 12 drops green food coloring. Stir 10 to 12 drops red food color into remaining frosting.
Cut cake rounds crosswise in half to make 4 halves. Frost uncut sides with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost top of cake with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds.
To serve, cut into wedges.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 90 min.