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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Maz Maz
[email protected]This is my new go-to Christmas cake recipe. It's always a hit!
caneil buchanan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. Thanks!
Cindy Jordaan
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my Christmas party. Everyone loved it!
IDEALIST
[email protected]The cake was dense and flavorful. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.
Dragonball Fan
[email protected]This cake was a snap to make and it turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making it again.
AT Anik
[email protected]Beautiful cake, but it was a little too sweet for my taste.
Martha Messa
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Zulfqar Marri
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy.
Juan Betancourt
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for a special occasion.
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[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too sweet.
Narayan Damai
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
NNAMDI BONIFACE
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. The cake turned out great!
Juanita
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! It's perfect for a special occasion.
Cebolenkosi Luthuli
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is always moist and fluffy.
pagl Pagl
[email protected]This Christmas gift cake was a hit at our holiday party! It was so moist and delicious, and the festive decorations made it a perfect centerpiece.