Glittery Gift Cake

Ingredients

Directions

Grease 13x9 inch pan; line with waxed paper andamp; grease again.

Prepare cake as directed in recipe or according to pack directions.

Cool slightly; carefully remove cake from pan. Remove waxed paper from cake; cool completely.

Invert cake onto large tray or foil covered cardboard.

Frost sides andamp; top. To prepare ribbons andamp; bow, in small saucepan combine vanilla chips andamp; corn syrup.

Melt over low heat until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.

Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to knead. Knead until smooth.

Divide mixture into 2 parts, making 1/4 andamp; 3/4 portions.

Knead a few drops of green food coloring into 1/4 of mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap. Knead a few drops red food coloring into 3/4 of mixture.

Place red mixture between 2 sheets of parchment paper or on surface sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar; roll out mixture into 16*6andquot; rectangle.

With knife or pastry wheel, cut lengthwise into 3/4andquot; strips. Place strips on cake to resemble ribbon on a package; fold additional strips to form bow.

Roll out green mixture as directed about to 1/8 inch thickness.

Using holly leaf cutter, cut out 8 leaves. Score veins with tip of knife.

Tuck leaves around bow for garnish. Sprinkle ribbon andamp; leaves with edible glitter.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.