5 Floral Cake Decorating Ideas

Posted by Jyoti Nanra on April 11, 2016

Bring the beauty of spring into your baking with these gorgeous floral inspired cake ideas from The Purple Cupcake.

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Floral Crown Cake

There is something so dreamy about naked cakes and floral crowns. Tip: To design a pretty floral crown, choose a dark colour and a light colour. Use florals and garnishes within the range of both colours, and alternate them when arranging . For more visual appeal, choose a warm colour (ivory, blush pink), and a cool colour (purple).
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Bright Floral Cake

Bright coloured florals are perfect for spring and summer. Tip: When using a bright coloured floral, ensure that the base of the cake is a muted colour. Incorporate other florals and berries, as well as some white buttercream piping to balance the bright colours with the quieter ones.
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Pastel Drip Cake

Pastels are so visually appealing, and we can often use more than one pastel shade together. Tip: Starting with a white base on your cake, drip your coloured white chocolate ganache (ensure the ganache is not runny) onto the cake. Let the drip set in the fridge. Once it is set, arrange your florals, with some greenery, onto the side of the cake.
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Edible Flower Cake

Even if you're not creating a floral crown, edible flowers used with yummy garnishes make the prettiest cakes. Tip: You want to ensure your cake does not look like it has too much going on. Stick to a white or ivory base, and play with colour on top. Add your florals to your chosen side, and let things visually fall into place. If you think there's too much going on, easily remove elements.
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Marble Floral Cake

Marbled cakes are so beautiful, and they're made even more so with the use of florals. Tip: Depending on your chosen shade for the cake base, determine a colour palette for your florals and garnishes. If using a more neutral colour (like the gray), feel free to play with a few shades of florals. However, if you decide to use warmer or cooler colours, ensure one of your floral elements is muted, and incorporate some piping work. Jyoti Nanra is the owner of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepurplecupcake_/" target="_blank">The Purple Cupcake</a>, a brand that specializes in luxury desserts in Toronto. Nanra is the confectionery artist behind all the creations, and tailors each item to the taste of her clients.
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