CHRISTMAS GIFT CAKE
Our home economists had a fun time "wrapping" up this extra-special dessert. Boxed cake mixes make it a snap to prepare while a fast frosting, fruit roll bow and fun candies add festive flair.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with waxed paper. Prepare one cake mix according to package directions; pour into one prepared pan. Repeat with remaining cake mix. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Gently peel waxed paper from cakes. Trim tops to level cake., In a large bowl, cream butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Remove 2 cups frosting to a bowl; tint red. Referring to diagram below, cut each cake. (Save remaining cake pieces for another use.), Place one large cake layer on a 16x12-in. covered board. Frost top with 1/3 cup white frosting; top with second large layer. Frost top and sides white. Top with one medium cake layer; frost top with 1/3 cup white frosting. Top with remaining medium layer; frost top and sides red. Top with small cake layer; spread top with white frosting. Top with remaining small layer; frost top and sides white., For ribbon, cut one fruit roll into a 19-in. long strip; set aside remaining piece. Starting at the bottom short side of the cake, center fruit roll and drape over each layer, ending at bottom of opposite side. Cut another fruit roll into a 15-in. strip; set aside remaining piece. Repeat draping for the long side., For the bow, cut a 12-in. and 3-in. strip from a reserved fruit strip. Loop each end of the 12-in. strip toward center; pinch together to seal. With the 3-in. strip, form a circle. Place in center of bow and press to hold. Place on cake. Insert 1-1/4-in. foil balls inside bow loops and a 3/4-in. foil ball inside center loop to hold open. Cut the remaining fruit strip into four 3-1/2-in. strips; cut a "V" in one end of each. Tuck straight ends under base of bow. Decorate cake with candies. Remove foil balls just before serving.
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Arjan Kumar597
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.
mulu wondie
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was very good.
Lydia w
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.
Adeyemi Dare
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
FASHION NOVA
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.
Mir Mohosin Shapan
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was very good.
Ashura Kato
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.
cosmic corpse
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Wosky Wosky
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.
Desmond Mills
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was very good.
Aster Gill
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.
Mursed Ahmed
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Vincent Hurtado
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.
Hridoy Jaman
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The frosting was perfect and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Nakia Western
[email protected]I made this cake for my coworkers and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.
sourav saha
[email protected]This Christmas gift cake was a huge hit with my family and friends! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.