Why settle for a traditional cake when you can have a bouquet you can eat? Cake Bouquet Flowers combine the beauty of fresh blooms with the deliciousness of cake. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, Mother’s Day, or any celebration, these floral-inspired treats are almost too pretty to eat almost! Whether you’re gifting one to a loved one or making it for your dessert table, this is a showstopper that will have everyone talking.
Ingredients & Tools
For the Cake Base:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Flowers:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (pink, red, yellow, green, etc.)
- Piping bags & assorted flower piping tips
Additional Supplies:
- Cupcake or mini cake molds
- Foam base or bouquet holder
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Bake the Cake Base:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk until smooth. Bake cupcakes or mini cakes until golden and set. Cool completely. - Make the Buttercream:
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low. Add cream to reach desired consistency. Tint portions of buttercream with gel food coloring for petals, leaves, and centers. - Pipe the Flowers:
Fit piping bags with flower tips (roses, tulips, daisies). Practice on parchment before decorating cakes. - Assemble the Bouquet:
Insert skewers into cake bottoms. Push skewered cakes into a foam base, arranging like a real bouquet. Fill gaps with green buttercream leaves. - Display & Serve:
Serve as a centerpiece or gift guests can pluck a “flower” and enjoy.
Tips for Perfect Cake Flowers
- Chill cakes slightly before piping for better control.
- Use high-quality gel colors for vibrant petals.
- Mix different flower types for a realistic bouquet look.
Serving & Storage
- Best enjoyed the day they’re made for maximum freshness.
- Store in a cool place (not the fridge, to prevent condensation on buttercream).
