Now Presenting Love: A Cake

...as Valentine's Day fast approaches...

Wilton Tools Needed:

8 x 2 in. Round Pan

Heart Cut-Outs™

Brush Set

Rolling Pin

Roll & Cut Mat

Easy-Glide Fondant Smoother

Cake Board

Fanci-Foil Wrap

Cake Divider Set

Fondant Ribbon Cutter and Embosser Set

Tissue Paper

ReadyMade Rolled Fondant - Multi Pack 24 oz of Pink & Yellow 

Buttercream Icing

Techniques Used:

Fondant Bow and Loops, Applying Fondant to Fondant, Fondant Quilting

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Simple Instructions:

Prepare 2-layer cake to be covered with fondant by lightly icing with buttercream. Cover cake with yellow fondant, smooth with Easy-Glide Smoother.Divide cake into 6ths.

Roll out pink fondant, cut 1/2 in. wide strips. Imprint zigzags on edges using Cutter/Embosser. Attach to cake at division marks with damp brush.

Cut 6 hearts using the largest Cut-Out. Imprint diagonal lines on hearts 1/2 in. apart using Cutter/Embosser. Attach to cake sides with damp brush.

Cut six 5 1/2 in. long x 1 in. wide strips and one 4 in. long x 1 in. wide strip. Repeat imprinting process. Fold the 5 1/2 in lengths in half to form loops. Roll the 4 in. length into a circle. Lightly brush all loop ends with water to secure. Let loops dry on their sides on cornstarch-dusted surface. Attach loops and center to cake with damp brush.

Roll out reserved yellow fondant and cut into 1 in. wide strip. Imprint zigzag down center of strip on both sides using Cutter/Embosser. Twist strip and attach to bottom border with damp brush.

*Source: Wilton

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Great Idea: A Gift Wrapped Cake

* So UNIQUE * So SIMPLE * Fun to Make & Eat *

www.brightideas.com is a great MARS Brand Candies Site - I Love it !

Yes, these are my childhood favorite candies too...
Starburst. Milky Way (dark bar). M&Ms (dark for me now-a-days)...
Just love 'em - still today.
**My Tip: Just swap out M&M colors for year round 'Gift' Cakes !

Prep Time: 15 Min.
Bake Time: 30-35 Min.
Decoration Time: 30 Min.
Difficulty: Moderate
Yield: Makes 24 Servings.
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1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
15 red STARBURST® Fruit Chews
1½ cups M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies (green & red ones)
24 pieces MILKY WAY® Brand Chocolate Covered Caramels
1 can (16 oz.) vanilla frosting
2 8-inch square cake pans
Wax paper
Rolling pin
Sharp Knife

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the two cake pans with wax paper; grease and flour them.

2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack; cool about 10 minutes. Invert and let cool completely.

3. To make the ribbon pieces, soften STARBURST® Fruit Chews in the microwave about 3 to 5 seconds. Then roll the softened candy into an 8 x 6-inch rectangle between two sheets of wax paper. Cut the candy lengthwise into two strips, each 1 1/2 inches wide. Fold the two strips in half, making loops of a bow. Notch the bottoms of the two remaining strips, making the bow’s ribbons. Set aside.

4. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread the top with a thin layer of frosting. Place remaining cake layer on top and cover with remaining frosting. Arrange the MILKY WAY® Brand Chocolate Covered Caramels around the base of the cake.

5. Mark the top of the cake with an 'X', dividing it evenly between four equal squares. Arrange M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies in three rows over the marks, on top and down the sides of the cake. Arrange the bow pieces in the cake’s center.

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Outstanding Cake Design :: Pink Cake Box

**sadly, I do not get paid to "promote" anyone - I just must share what I love !