• Bright Ideas
• on 09/16/2008

"A scrumptious dessert in a fun package."

gift wrapped cake

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• Prep Time: 15 min.
• Bake Time: 30-35 min.
• Decoration Time: 30 min.
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Yield: Makes 24 servings.

• 1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
• 15 red STARBURST® Fruit Chews
• 1½ cups M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies (green and red combined)
• 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.

• Calories per serving 338
• Total Fat 15 g
• Saturated Fat 5 g
• Trans Fat 0 g
• Cholesterol 31 mg
• Sodium 214 mg
• Carbohydrates 48 g
• Dietary Fiber 1 g
• Sugars 36 g
• Protein 3 g
• Vitamin A 0%DV
• Vitamin C 0%DV
• Calcium 0%DV
• Iron 0%DV