RAINBOW NONPAREILS SPRINKLES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour both Secret Center Cake Pans and the insert with the small individual wells. Place the insert in one of the pans and set aside. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. If using a plain white cake mix, stir in the rainbow sprinkles.Pour 2 cups (500 mL) of batter into the cake pan with the insert. Add the remaining batter into the other cake pan. Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (The pan without the insert may take an additional 2–3 minutes to bake.) Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack and cool completely. For the frosting, beat the butter, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add 3 cups (750 mL) of powdered sugar and beat on medium speed until combined, 1–2 minutes. Add the milk and continue beating until blended, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on medium-high speed until well blended and fluffy, about 2 minutes. To assemble, trim the rounded tops (crown) off the cake layers, if necessary for easier assembly. Place the layer with the secret center wells on a plate or cake board. Frost or pipe around each of the wells and in the center of the cake. Spoon 1 tbsp (15 mL) of sprinkles or candies into each of the wells. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the outside of the cake and decorate as desired.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.