To thaw, transfer from the freezer to the fridge overnight and then bring to room temperature before decorating. You really don’t need a reason to make this vanilla cake but it goes without ...

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚F ... Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in ...

Jelly beans: Use an assortment of colors to bring the bow tie to life.