ornamental gift cakes; decorative sweets given as a gift
Refers to beautifully decorated cakes or confections presented as gifts, often at celebratory occasions such as weddings or formal visits. The term is somewhat traditional and may not be used for everyday sweets.
Ornamental gift cakes were included among the wedding favors.
There is a custom of giving decorative sweets as year-end gifts.
From 引き, referring to an 引き出物 presented to guests on a ceremonial occasion, and 菓子 “confectionery.”