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Ingredients

Makes one 8-inch layer cake

• Butter, for pans
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pans
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Caramel Buttercream
• Food coloring, preferably brown, orange, peach, copper, and egg yellow
• 1 licorice shoelace, cut into 6 equal lengths

Description

This Lion Cake From Martha Stewart Baby, Fall 2001, Is A Fun And Regal Addition To Any Kids\' Party.

Martha Stewart