Glittery Gift Cake

Directions

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.