Directions Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9x5 inch loaf pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan; place on wire rack. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
Cut off top of cake, leaving base of treasure chest about 1 3/4 inches high. Trim 1/2 inch off 1 long side of cut off top of cake to form chest lid; crumble cut off piece of cake and set aside for later use. Place "chest base" on platter or foil covered cardboard; frost cake. Place candies on front edge of "chest base."
Frost trimmed side of "chest lid" with a small amount of frosting. Place "chest lid" on top of "chest base", lining it up with back long side of "chest base." Frost remaining surfaces of "chest lid." With fork or pastry comb, create wood grain affect.
Attach fruit strips on edges and across center of "chest." Sprinkle reserved cake crumbs around cake. Arrange candies on platter around cake.
HIGH ALTITUDE (ABOVE 3500 FEET): Add 1/2 cup flour to dry cake mix. Remove 1 cup batter before pouring remaining batter into pan. Bake at 375°F. for 50 to 60 minutes. Bake 1 cup batter as directed on package for cupcakes
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