For the Lamb Cake: 

1. Mix two boxes of white cake mix one at a time. Follow the instructions on the box to mix your purchase. I used 1 full cake mix and 1/2 of the second mix for my cake pan.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter for each mix.
3. Spray and flour the cake pan. Spray the baking pan with spray oil or coat with butter, then add a few tablespoons of flour and coat the pan with the flour, tapping the cake pan upside down to remove any excess.
4. Place the cake pan on a large baking pan so it is easier to get in and out of the oven. Fill the baking pan and cook according to the box mix instructions. I always use Duncan Hines Cake mixes and cook 5 minutes less than on the instructions and test for doneness. If a toothpick does not come out clean I cook for another 5 minutes.
5. When the cake is done let cool for 15 minutes in the pan and then remove and let cool completely on a cooling rack. 

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1. Set 2 sticks of butter (1 cup of butter) at room temperature. Add to a stand mixer (or hand mixer in a large bowl) and beat until smooth and creamy.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
3. Start adding 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk very slowly alternating the sugar and the milk. Start with the mixer on very low so that the sugar does not fly everywhere. In order to pipe the frosting and not have it lose its shape the frosting needs to be firm/thick, add more or less milk to get a firm consistency. 

For Decorating the Cake:

1. Remove 2 cups of the frosting into a small bowl and add 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring to make a very light pink for the eye, nose, and collar of the lamb. Fill a piping bag with a 2 D star tip.
2. Start with a tall glass and set your piping bag with a 2D star tip. Set the bag with the tip attached in the cup and fold down the bag halfway. Fill the bag with the white buttercream frosting. 
3. Twist and secure the top of the bag with a clip or band.
4. Starting from the back of the lamb add stars as close together to make the lamb look like fur.
5. As you get to the head use the pink frosting to decorate the ear, nose, and eye. Finish the cake with the rest of the white frosting.
6. Sprinkle the frosting with coconut to make the lamb look fluffy.