Fire Engine Cake

containers Betty crocker (1 lb each) betty crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting, Rich & Creamy

box Betty crocker devil's food or yellow cake mix, Super Moist

Betty crocker gel food color, red

Food color, Black

Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies

Fruit-flavored gumdrops, red chewy

Fruit-flavored gumdrops, yellow chewy

pieces Licorice coil, black

Water

Platter, tray or cardboard (14x10 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil