Ingredients:

2 boxes French Vanilla cake mix, plus back of box ingredients

1 pint whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar 

16 Oz mascarpone cheese

16 Oz Creamy Supreme chocolate fudge frosting

2 Oz milk

1 box fudge striped round shortbread cookies 

Directions:

Grease and flour a lasagna size aluminum disposable pan.

Prepare cake mixes according to package directions.

Pour all batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven (at temperature directed on box) for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester comes out dry.

Allow cake to cool.

Meanwhile, beat cream and powdered sugar on high until fully whipped. 

Add mascarpone cheese, one tablespoon at a time, and continue mixing on low until incorporated.

Add the container of chocolate frosting in the same manner.

Cut the cake in half horizontally.

Place one half on a rectangular platter.

Moisten cake layer with half of the milk by drizzling it evenly.

Spread one third of the frosting evenly over the cake layer.

Moisten top cake layer with remaining milk.

Carefully place top layer over frosting.

Using a spatula, frost sides and top of cake smoothly.

Place shortbread cookies, one at a time and next to each other, all around the sides of the cake.

Place remaining frosting into a piping bag with rosette attachment.

Pipe rosettes at the border of the cake.

Finish decorating by using gel to write the sentiment for the cake and assorted sprinkles.

Refrigerate two or three hours (or overnight) before serving.

Serves 15-20 people 

TIPS:

This quick and easy cake can be made with different types of cake flavors and frostings. Also, try to match a cookie for the sides of the cake that will go with the flavor you choose.

Of course, if you have the time, feel free to make a homemade sponge cake, homemade custard filling (both recipes found on my website) and your favorite frosting.

Drizzling milk on the cake layers will keep the cake moist. If the cake is for adults, substitute the milk with a liquor that will complement the flavor of your cake.