CAKE TREND ~ DIY 'Rustic Buttercream & Fresh Flowers' - CAKE STYLE

Being known for creating a stunning wedding cake is one thing, but being able to decorate it with fresh flowers wired to perfection, will make you a sought after wedding professional. Fresh flowers are always in style, and with the current trend in receptions being gorgeous flowers overflowing on every table, finishing off the cake with them will really pull the entire room together.

Fresh flowers are extremely delicate, and if not wired together correctly, they can lose their petals, fall apart, and even wilt. Watch as Darlene uses a variety of flowers and techniques to create these stunning posies using her 2 decades of experience to create the perfect arrangement.

Also learn exactly how to create the perfect "messy" buttercream finish. It may look rustic and homestyle, but it does require a number of techniques to get it looking right.

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Materials -
6” x 2 Cakes, baked and cooled
• 8” x 2 Cakes, baked and cooled
• 10” x 2 Cakes, baked and cooled
• Large spatula
• Small spatula
• Turntable (optional)
• 6” and 8” Cake boards/ cardboard
• 10” MDF board
• Large Bread Knife
• Parchment/ Baking paper
• Metal/ Plastic scraper
• Ruler (optional)
• Piping bag
• Coupler (optional)
• No. 7 Piping tip
• Wooden dowels
• Conduit cutters
• Pencil
• Dowel template
• Paper towel
• Flower vile
• Fresh flowers:
One head of hydrangea
5 David Austen roses
3 antique roses
• 24 gauge floral wire
• Green parafilm
• Sharp flower cutters (scissors)

FLOWER Tips
* Buy the highest quality of flowers, from a reputable florist. For a better quality finished
topper, purchase flowers that are in season. They will fair much better
* Purchase your flowers 2-3 days prior to the wedding, unless it is extremely hot. This
will allow them time to open
* Once you have the flowers, cut about 2cm off the bottom of your flowers, and place
them directly in water
* When cutting the flowers, ready to wire, cut the stems to 1-2cm in order to use the
flower vile
* When creating a flower spray, wire a few extras in case of damage
* Once wired, do not place your flowers in a household fridge, or they will blacken when
you remove to use on your cake. You can however use the crisper/ fruit section for
your ready-made topper
*Ideally flowers like a temperature of 5-7C degrees. Tropical style flowers and orchids
can not be refrigerated at all

[xeres]

Gosh, no wonder we pay so much for a wedding cake! Look at the effort behind all of it! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

[ann-mariey]

Thank you so much!!!! I have not done many fresh flowers on my wedding cakes. I have to tell you loads of bad advice on it too! I have a Wedding this weekend and fresh flowers are involved and I was stressed! This helped me so much! I feel so much better now.

[marciahughes]

I have made a smaller version of this for a wedding cake and found by putting the flowers in an air tight container after misting with water kept them fresh for a good 8 hours. It's colder in the UK in summer too. Love the site. I have learnt so much.

[thebrampampam]

love how you always have a matching nails with the buttercream/fondant colour!

[opheliahamlet]

Absolutely EXCELLENT tutorial. Highly professional and informative.

[emilysolomon]

My brother is getting married soon- I'm gonna start practicing now! I think I can do it :) GORGEOUS. And you did a beautiful job of explaining. Thank you! Love your videos :)

[pelogadi]

Love the cake, the flowers and tutorial, Thank you so much 💜

[nameless]

Thank you ! You saved my life with this extremely detailed and helpful tutorial ✨

[musaharith]

I love your videos, all the time spent to produce all the tutorials. I truly benefit from your tutorials its all clear and honest tips, just like attending a class. Thank you for the generosity.

[mbfan]

I absolutely love how well you explain the process....thank you for this tutorial! 

[lydiastory]

Very informative thank you! My sister just asked me to make her wedding cake and you are very encouraging. Beautiful cake.

[amberl]

This was an absolute treat to watch! loved the flower part very much. Thanks for sharing xx

[ElohimandAcersofGrace]

I absolutely love this tutorial. Please make more. I'm a huge fan. I would love to know some cake recipes. Sending love from South Louisiana

[Nezeo]

I've learnt a lot from watching this video. Thanks!

[psychonaut]

Just pure awesomness! Love this channel!

[bunnymad]

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[Cocoamelanated]

Thank you so much for the video. All the tips were very helpful. I will definitely take these tips into use for my next wedding cake

[martinezveralucia]

Thank you so much! You are the best!!!

[HappySamis]

This makes me want to get married again!! Beautiful cake!