Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch-round cake pans. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions and divide between cake pans. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for

Cut cake as shown in diagram. Freeze pieces uncovered about 1 hour for easier frosting if desired. Arrange pieces on tray to form dinosaur as shown in diagram. Frost cake, attaching pieces with small amount of frosting. Let frosting set a few minutes. Carefully cover with a paper towel and gently

The legs were attached to the body immediately. The scales were shaped like a scallop shell and allowed to dry overnight. Then the scales were adhered to the body and the head to the scales using icing.

and bake cake mix as directed on package for 13x9-inch baking pan. Cool completely. Transfer cake to a cutting board; cut into pieces as shown in photo and diagram below.

Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and carbonated water in a large bowl. Beat for 3 minutes. Then stir in nuts. Add several drops of green food coloring for a nice green dinosaur color. Pour into a greased 13X9X2 inch pan at 350F degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut 1