Food Network: Kwanzaa Celebration Cake

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Kwanzaa Celebration Cake
Recipe courtesy "Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts", Miramax Books, 2003.

Ingredients
1 (10 to 12-ounce) purchased angel food cake
1 container (16 ounce) vanilla frosting
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (21-ounce) container apple filling or topping
1 (1.7-ounce) package corn nuts
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/2 cup popped popcorn

Special Equipment:
Kwanzaa candles

Instructions
Using a serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place

bottom cake layer, cut side up, on a serving platter. Mix frosting, cocoa powder, vanilla, and
cinnamon in large bowl until combined. Spread about 1/4 of the frosting over top of cake layer on
platter. Top with second cake layer, cut side down. Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and
sides of cake to coat completely. Spoon apple pie filling into hole in center of cake. Place candles
atop cake. Sprinkle top of cake with some corn nuts, pumpkin seeds, and popcorn. Sprinkle remaining
corn nuts and pumpkin seeds around base of cake.