How can you make a cake in tube for train cake?

To make a cake in a tube for a train cake, follow these steps:

Ingredients:

- 2 Boxes Devil´s Food Cake Mix

- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup butter, softened

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 4 cups confectioners' sugar

- 1/4 cup milk

- Candy, cookies and fruits for decoration.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. Mix one cake according the box instructions and bake in the prepared pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let the cake cool.

3. Mix the other cake according the box instructions and bake in a clean greased and floured 9x13 inch pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

5. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

6. Cut the first layer of cake into the shape of a train, using a sharp knife. Use a spatula to spread frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Then, stack the second cake and spread more frosting on the sides.

7. To make the train's wheels, cut 4 circles with the cookie cutters. Decorate the train with candy, cookies and fruits.

8. Cut a 2-inch by 1-inch strip of the leftover cooled cake (optional). Then put it on the train to make the train’s smokestack.

9. Enjoy your train cake!