What do you get the person who has everything for Christmas?
Do you know someone like that?
You know.
The person with enough candles and bath soaps and picture frames and gloves and scarves and turtleneck sweaters to fill a storage unit.
That person.
The super-hard-to-buy-for-person-because-they-have-everything person.
Why not give them the gift of time spent with you?
A cup of coffee.
A little conversation.
A shared inside joke.
And a present cake all tied up with a Fruit Roll-up ribbon.
Present Cake with Fruit Roll-up Ribbon
(just like a fondant ribbon cake…..but way better tasting)
Supplies:
White Cake Mix
White Cake Icing
Fruit By the Foot Fruit Roll-ups (Strawberry flavor)
Toothpicks
Scissors
Step 1: Bake cake
Bake cake according to directions in a standard loaf pan.
Remove from pan and let cool.
Cut in half.
Each cake mix will make two “Present Cakes.”
Step 2: Frost cake
Using the white icing, frost the cake.
Quick tip: I used a flat cake spreader dipped in hot water to smooth out the icing.
Step 3: Lay base layer of ribbon cake
Cut two strips of Fruit-by-the-Foot Strawberry Fruit Roll-Up.
Lay each strip on cake in a cross pattern.
Step 4: Cut bottom of ribbon
Cut the excess ribbon away at the end with scissors.
Tuck any extra ends underneath the cake.
Step 5: Cut strips of Fruit Roll-Up
Cut 4 strips of Fruit Roll-Up approximately 6 inches long
Fold each strip in half and stick the ends through a toothpick.
Step 6: Add folded strips to top of cake to form base of bow
Insert all folded strips on toothpick into the center of the cake.
Form a cross and turn diagonally to fill in space between each of the ribbons.
Quick tip: If you want a little more height, add rolls of Fruit Roll-Up at the base of the ribbon.
Step 7: Add next layer
Cut 4 strips of 5″ ribbon.
Fold and repeat step 6.
Turn this layer in a different direction than the base layer.
Step 8: Continue adding layers
Repeat step 7 until bow forms the desired shape.
To finish off the bow, form a circle of Fruit Roll-Up.
Add to the toothpick on the very top.
Step 9: Add tag
For the perfect message topper—you can simply print off one of these free printables I made just for this project HERE.
Or you can add your special message for that special someone.
I know they will like it.
Your person who has everything.
After all who wouldn’t like to have their cake……
……and eat it with you 🙂
PS You know what else makes an amazing Christmas gift?
It will make you laugh and cry and giggle and discover how amazing YOU truly are.
And the best part?
It’s on sale right now for 38% off just in time for Christmas.
You can order one for yourself and your five closest friends here. 🙂
Aw, what a cute present, um, cake that is! Love the easy-peasy bow. Adorable! Your book is definitely a great present to give to anyone needing encouragement and a good laugh. You're the best! Happy week, sweet friend!
What a great idea. Presentation is everything!! And I love that you make 2 cakes out one mix.........especially nice for small families or singles. OR those of us too tempted by sweets who would eat the whole thing!!!!
The cake looks amazing and easy to make. What a great gift to give neighbors!! I just ordered 3 of your book, So close to amazing. I will be giving it to two of my very best friends, and of course I have to keep one for myself. I can't wait to curl up with a warm throw, a big mug of hot cocoa and your book. I hope you and your family have a very blessed and Merry Christmas!!
I’m a baker. Have baked or several cafes and made many wedding cakes/cupcakes, birthday and character cakes, but this takes the cake. Cute. Simple. Fun. I’m adding it to my repertoire and I’m blaming you. 😜 Thank you! My dear friend (and yours) Patricia Krank has a copy of your book (obviously) and I started reading buts of it when I was at her home, staging it to sell. I need a copy or five, yes. Bless you. So glad there’s a YOU.
KariAnne, I so enjoy your blog! And I just ordered two of your books for Christmas presents. Hope someone thinks to give one to me. ha! You're lovely. A merry Christmas to you and your family. :)
Just thought I would let you know that after reading yesterday’s post I went to Lowe’s and Home Depot to find a little $10 tree like you showed. Cheapest I could find was a Norfolk Pine for $20! Guess prices in Texas are better!😁
What an adorable present, a gift from a friend!! Pretty cute, just like YOU!!! xoxo
The cake as a present is too cute ! I have read your book it is truly amazing ! It totally changed my life! Such an inspiration! God bless!
KariAnne, just finished your book and loved it. So glad I can to your book signing. Your blog is fabulous and look forward to reading your new posts🎄
Okay, this may simply be the cutest cake I have ever seen in my life. The best part? It looks easy. Who wouldn't love some fruit roll ups? P.S. I just wrapped some copies of your book up for gifts. That's amazing too. Nancy from Slightly Coastal
Love the cake and love you! Have your book and bought it for my friends.
This looks so cute - I'm tempted to bake a couple recipes and have them down the center of my table as decorations! Wouldn't that be cute to have four little cakes lined up as a centerpiece?