A profusion of rolled fondant ribbon and curls make a dazzling cake for any birthday party or holiday celebration; simply change the fondant colors to match the occasion. Classic old fashioned pound cake was used for this cake; however you can use any butter cake or pound cake recipe that you desire. This Old Fashioned Pound Cake recipe can also be cut in half to make a simple and delicious pound cake to serve with an afternoon coffee break; bake in a 9x5x2¾ inch loaf pan and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar. Cakes covered and decorated with rolled fondant take some planning and preparation; you will probably want to allow up to 3 days for making and assembling this Ribbons and Curls Cake so that is an enjoyable and stress-free project. See the decorating list and timeline at the end of the recipe for assembling and decorating the Ribbons and Curls Cake.