Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam
  • 12 OREO Cookies
  • 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
  • food coloring
  • 1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal
  • decorations: assorted ring-shaped hard candies and Mini OREO Bite Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Method

  • Prepare cake batter and bake in two 9-inch round baking pans as directed on package.
  • Cool 10 min.
  • ; remove to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut cakes crosswise in half.
  • Spread two of the cake halves with jam; top with remaining two cake halves to form two stacks.
  • To assemble, arrange cookies in center of large board or tray with edges slightly overlapping to form the "butterfly's body," securing cookies to each other with small amount of the whipped topping.
  • Arrange cake stacks around body to resemble the butterfly's wings.
  • Tint remaining whipped topping with food coloring as desired.
  • Spread onto cakes.
  • Decorate with whipped topping, cereal, candies and cookies.
  • Store in refrigerator.