Quick and Easy Candy Cane Cakes

Begin by slicing the pound cake into 8 equal slices (I do not recommend trying to squeeze more than 8 slices out of a single loaf as you will need each slice to have a decent "thickness" to it.)

Cut out the shape of a candy cane in each slice of bread. (This is where a candy cane cookie cutter will come in handy - if you have one of these, press it gently into the bread so that you can see the outline. Then cut around it, like a stencil.)

Lay out the candy cane cakes on a sheet of wax paper. (You will want to leave space between each peice so that they don't stick together in the end.)

Take your vanilla frosting and spoon it into a microwavable measuring cup (or bowl). Heat for 10 seconds at a time until the frosting becomes thin enough to pour. (on average I've found that this takes roughly 45 seconds to 1 minute)

Take the warm frosting and carefully pour it over each candy cane cake. Cover the top and sides completely.

Wait about 10-15 minutes until the frosting is completely cool.

Use your red decorating gel to make the red candy cane stripes on each peice. Let the gel sit for about 10 more mins. and enjoy!