1 box yellow cake mix (I used french vanilla)
1 - envelope Dream Whip
1 - small box Cook n Serve Pudding Mix (vanilla)
4 - large eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 - cup water
yellow & red food coloring

Beat all ingredients in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just to moisten, scraping sides of bowl often. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes. Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans (at least 1-1/2 inches deep). Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks. Frost as desired. If making cupcakes use cupcakes liners and fill 3/4 full with batter. I use my ice cream scooper for even cupcakes. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack and frost.


Vanilla Butter cream Frosting:
1 - sticks butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 - cup shortening
1- tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3-4 cups powdered sugar
orange food or icing color

Cream the butter and the shortening together. Add vanilla extract and and powdered sugar a cup at a time. Then add the milk until you get the consistency you desire. Add food or icing coloring last.