1 package 2-layer-size cake mix (choose any flavor mix, such as chocolate, white, lemon, orange or red velvet-
2 - 4 tablespoons liquid flavor addition (such as liqueur, strong coffee or juice) or 1 teaspoon extract (such as almond, rum or peppermint) (optional)
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground spice (choose from pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, chai spice, cinnamon or chipotle powder) (optional)
1 16 ounce can frosting (choose a flavor to go with the cake mix and flavorings, if used)
2 pounds vanilla- or chocolate-flavored candy coating, melted
Candy topper (such as decorative sprinkles, coarse sugar, crushed peppermint or other hard candies, or finely chopped nuts) (optional)