Happy 4th Of July: Firecracker Bundt Cake

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July! Unfortunately, I am scheduled to work.  But, it actually works out not too bad because Chris is having to work today, too {poor guy}.  He is finishing up a very large project at work and has a deadline approaching! 

After work, Chris & I are planning on going to watch some fireworks around here.  I guess it really depends on what time I am able to get off work!  

Until then... Enjoy this recipe:

Firecracker Bundt Cake(Source: Betty Crocker & Mix-and-Match Mama)

1 box white cake mix

2 boxes instant vanilla pudding

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 cup water

4 eggs

Icing:

1 can fluffy vanilla frosting

Red & Blue food coloring

Preheat oven to 350º degrees. Grease bundt cake pan.

Mix together {beat with electric mixer}: cake mix, pudding, vegetable oil, water, and eggs.

Divide the batter into 3 equal parts, in separate bowls.

Add red food coloring to one bowl {you will just have to "eye it" - I can't remember how many I used, but mine turned out a little pink almost}.  

Add blue food coloring to another bowl {again, just eye it to the color of your likings}

Pour the red batter into the cake pan first and spread it out evenly.

Next, add the white batter - again spread evenly.

Last, add the blue batter. 

Bake for approx 40-45 minutes. 

Once baked, allow cake to cool for 10-20 minutes.  Invert cake onto cooling rack or 

serving platter.

Now time for the icing!

Divide the icing into three equal parts - and place each into 3 separate microwave-safe bowls.

Microwave each bowl on medium heat for approximately 15 seconds 

- you will want it to be a bit runny. 

To one bowl, add red food coloring; to another bowl add blue food coloring.

While frosting is still warm, take a spoonful of icing and drizzle on top of cake.  

Alternate colors to achieve the look you want! 

Once cake is cooled and frosted, make sure to store in your fridge! 

Enjoy!!!