Glittery Gift Cake

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Cool slightly; carefully remove cake from pan.

4. 4

   Remove waxed paper from cake; cool completely.

5. 5

   Invert cake onto large tray or foil covered cardboard.

6. 6

   Frost sides andamp; top.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Knead until smooth.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Knead a few drops of green food coloring into 1/4 of mixture.

13. 13

    Wrap in plastic wrap.

14. 14

    Knead a few drops red food coloring into 3/4 of mixture.

15. 15

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

16. 16

    With knife or pastry wheel, cut lengthwise into 3/4 inch strips.

17. 17

    Place strips on cake to resemble ribbon on a package; fold additional strips to form bow.

18. 18

    Roll out green mixture as directed about to 18 inch thickness.

19. 19

    Using holly leaf cutter, cut out 8 leaves.

20. 20

    Score veins with tip of knife.

21. 21

    Tuck leaves around bow for garnish.

22. 22

    Sprinkle ribbon andamp; leaves with edible glitter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.