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Decorated Candies and Cakes: Christmas

Christmas Tree Cake Bake a cake two inches deep in a dripping pan. When cool, cut out in the shape of a Christmas tree on a standard.

Cover cake with Japanese Frosting, colored green, and flavored with orange flower water. Sprinkle with long shredded cocoanut colored green. Decorate the cake with tiny candies put on to imitate toys and candles. Place at the base toys fashioned from almond paste. Serve on a lace paper doily on a large plate or tray. Individual trees may be made if preferred.

Fondant or Almond Paste Flowers Color fondant or almond paste to match the flowers that are to be made, using enough confectioners' sugar to make the mixture stiff enough to hold its shape. Model each petal separately, and fasten directly to the soft frosting of a cake, or complete the flowers and buds before frosting the cake. They may be kept several days before being used. Tiny birthday candles may be set in the center of each bud and flower if desired.