How to decorate a cake with flowers | Amy Cakes cake decorating tutorial with Flower Moxie

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Amy Cullifer of Amy Cakes joins us today to show us how to do decorate a cake with flowers! Amy has been in the industry for 30 years so she knows a thing or two about cake decorating. She shows us how she uses inspiration photos to formulate a plan, how to place the flowers without losing the integrity of the cake, and what to do if you're concerned about chemicals and pesticides.
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[@rraaiinnaa]

The final cake looked even better than the inspiration pictures.

[@FlowerMoxie]

We're always in awe of her gorgeous skills!!

[@doglover427]

I'm so thankful she added those last pieces because I was hoping something would give it a lil more height 😅 loved this video!! Thank you

[@FlowerMoxie]

So glad you enjoyed it! Adding flower to a cake is so fun!

[@doglover427]

@@FlowerMoxie you're SO right! I didn't consider doing it until I watched this video. Now I'm obsessed!

[@janwilliams3841]

I take pictures of my wreaths & designs...it just gives me a different perspective of the arraignment. I thought that was just a rookie move, so thanks for sharing that you do that, too!

[@FlowerMoxie]

That's not a rookie move, that's being smart!

[@bakingdreamsbymaria7708]

So elegant and beautiful 😍

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for the kind words XXXX

[@1LetterLove]

Thank you for sharing all your wonderful tips

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you found us!

[@flowertips3752]

So beautiful ❤🌿⚘🍃🌿🍀🌿🎄❄🎁

[@cherylheiney2448]

Thank you for this video. I recently watched this video before making my own and I found using candy melt inspiring, I’ve only used fondant as a protective barrier.

[@FlowerMoxie]

That's such a great idea! We're glad you found the video helpful ❤️

[@rosieandrade8482]

Beautiful

[@yasaniy316]

I love it!!!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you, Yasani!

[@katyb2793]

Does this have to be done on the day of the wedding? How long will the flowers look fresh in the cake? It's SO beautiful 😍

[@FlowerMoxie]

If the cake is in the cooler, you could probably get away with adding flowers the day before, but the day-of would be best practice.

[@katyb2793]

@@FlowerMoxie that makes sense, thank you 😊

[@cgcara]

thank you!

[@FlowerMoxie]

So glad it helped!!! XOXO

[@nikkikennedy551]

This might be a dumb question but aren't some flowers poisonous? How do you navigate this issue? This is just such a beautiful idea.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Not a dumb question, at all! There aren't really any traditional wedding flowers that are poisonous, but if you're nervous you can easily google the blooms you're planning on using. Commonly known poisonous plants are Oleander, Poison Hemlock, Foxglove, Lily of the Valley berries, but we don't sell those and they're not commonly used in event florals. Also, if you want to play it save then you can cut them and use a skewer. XOXO

[@nikkikennedy551]

@@FlowerMoxie thank you so much for those helpful tips! This is definitely an idea I would like to do❤

[@sandrahull5436]

Love it

[@sharongeyer2304]

Cut the fresh flower stem, wrap it with plastic wrap to seal in the moisture and place into a malt straw and place into the cake. Flowers stay fresh longer. I don't like fake flowers on a cake.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Great tip!

[@akacok1]

How do I add real flowers to the bottom tier if it’s a dummy cake? Do I put skewers into the flowers and stick them in?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Yes, that may work or you can create a hole with the skewer for your stems first!

[@chocaholicsanon]

in the uk we are not allowed to put flowers directly into the cakes.

[@LilacDaisy2]

Even if they're organic, I wonder!

[@kayblossom8505]

​@@Matt-hy2uw every baker does it, we just use things to ensure the stem itself is not directly touching the cake.

[@Matt-hy2uw]

@@kayblossom8505 cows milk eggs flour all that is not for human consumption period and we have been eating it so long it has altered human dna no LIE from eating animals parts and drinking cow PUSS so anyways let’s not worry about flower stems touching things humans should be eating dirt nuts berries plants mycelium mushrooms grass bark we are vegetarian by NATURE meaning GOD made us vegetarians eating meat is and was not supposed to happen the devil did that shit

[@lizziebee315]

The cake is so pretty. Are you worried about euc toxicity or allergies?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Nah, it can't be worse than T-Bell. But all jokes aside, one can use a toothpick at the end or wrap the end of the stem in plastic wrap, or stem tape (but I'm not sure what's in that tape). Being a wedding planner for 14 years, all my cake vendors just stuck it right in the icing and I never heard of any fallout. So I don't know if that's the 'right answer', but that's what they did. I hope that helps! XXXX, Amy

[@lizziebee315]

@@FlowerMoxie thanks :)

[@katyb2793]

@@FlowerMoxie if you're worried, you could do this with artificial flowers right? (Probably can't get bpa free artificial flowers though lol)

[@FlowerMoxie]

@@katyb2793 Yep! And you're right, there are plenty of chemicals in those so pick the devil you feel most comfortable with. XXXX, Ames

[@hannahbridge1876]

How many flowers would you recommend setting aside for the cake?

[@FlowerMoxie]

That's tough because it truly depends on the design and look you're going for. Might be best to find a few inspo pictures and count how many are in it to get a more accurate number. I typically set aside way more than is needed, but I want to give the cake artist enough options. After they get done, I typically pop the leftovers in budvases and scatter them around the guest book table. XOXOX

[@annik3976]

hey :) what are the measurements of that cake? is it a 20inch and 18 inch size?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Unfortunately I don't have the size of the cake. Amy from Amy Cakes was kind enough to make it for us and do this tutorial. If you are going to use a cake stand, measure it first and base your cake size off of that!

[@metalgirl]

Don’t the flowers wilt????

[@FlowerMoxie]

Some flowers, like roses, carnations and ranunculus, can hold up out of water for several hours! So while they wouldn't last for days on end they'll last long enough on your cake! Typically, flowers are placed onto the cake the day of the wedding, so they'll be totally fine!

[@katrinahebdon1662]

You mentioned ranunculus…but aren’t they toxic just like baby’s breath? They should never be in food.

[@FlowerMoxie]

If there's any concern about flowers touching the cake, you can use a skewer instead of sinking them into the cake!

[@bridgethamilton5302]

Eucalyptus is poisonous...Did you just stick it in the cake without tape!

[@FlowerMoxie]

There are so many different types of eucalyptus and some varieties definitely have a sap that you wouldn't want to put in your frosting, yuck! Since most flowers that you would get from a grower or the grocery store have been sprayed, we recommend using tape and wire around the stems before placing into your cake. This will definitely create a protective barrier. You can also purchase edible flowers at most grocery stores that are certified organic! Since you will be working with small sprigs of greenery and buds for the cake, and the flowers are removed before consumption, this usually doesn't pose too much of an issue.