Palette Knife Flower Cake Decorating | Mauve Buttercream Flowers

Back to practicing my palette knife flower technique! In this video, I wanted to show how to decorate the top of a cake using palette knife flowers! It is much easier to practice this way rather than attempt the side of the cake, and it still looks lovely in the end.
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Italian Meringue Buttercream
180g large egg whites
200 g white granulated sugar
80g water
450g unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp extract or flavoring
Gel food coloring, as desired
Method: Heat the sugar and water to 118C while beginning to whip your egg whites. Stream in the sugar after it has reached 118C into the whites and whip on high until they have cooled from hot to warm and are fluffy. Turn the speed to medium and add in small amounts of butter at a time and finally the flavoring and colors at the end.
As always, I am doing and sharing these videos for fun + to show my technique in case anyone else is learning and practicing as well and is looking for inspiration. PLEASE do not leave comments about my video editing skills, and be nice to everyone else who is commenting.
Thank you to everyone who continues to watch and enjoy my videos :) I have a few more buttercream flower videos to share with you in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Maddie
Filmed on my iPhone X and Nikon D5300
Music from Artlist.io
Find me on Instagram @maddiebrehm

[@SuperFauxhawk]

You are a generous teacher, showing everything from lifting the icing (as well as the strokes) from the board to the cake. Thanks a heap!! God speed..❤❤❤

[@bariranabeel9268]

Dear Maddie I have searched high and low for clear knife flower tutorials and yours are amazing! THANK YOU

[@MaddieBrehm]

I'm so happy you like it! 💕

[@sandradean6061]

MADDIE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖🌸💐🌸🌺💖💐🌺💖 I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN YOURSELF … THANK YOU AS I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE ( OR ANY OTHER 🌸 FLOWER🫢😂😂) I’M LOVING WHAT YOU DO !!👏🏻👏🏻💐💐💖💖 CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏻 AND THE SHADES THAT YOU COME UP WITH … ARE JUST WHAT I LOVE 💗 MADDIE!!👏🏻👏🏻💖👌👌👌 ( I am from Adelaide Australia 🇦🇺) Thank you once again SANDRA DEAN 💖

[@iluvmykids]

One of the best technique ever taught. You made it easier for me to understand the process. Thank you for the invaluable lessons! Great video! 🖒🖒

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it, and I’m so happy my video was helpful to you :)

[@menaramroop]

I love this ,always wanted to learn this method od decorating. . The music tskes you into this journey. Beautiful work.

[@janiceperezguibovich2161]

Better explanation, impossible, great video😍

[@MaddieBrehm]

Glad you think so!

[@dreaazn79]

This is so soothing to watch even with the music 😍

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@ginawall3245]

Mesmerizing! Also Love the background music 💗

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much!

[@rosanaa.j.8547]

Oh My God Maddie! Amazing this video! I Love it. Thank you so much. From Brazil.

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariadefatimamotadealmeida4945]

SHOW !!! QUE BELO !!! VOCÊ CONSEGUIU ME ENCANTAR COM SUA CRIATIVIDADE E TÉCNICA. GRATO POR COMPARTILHAR. SUCESSO !!!! SOU ARTISTA PLÁSTICA E CENÓGRAFA DO 🇧🇷 BRASIL.

[@kimberlyroberts9819]

So Lovely!! Beautiful Artistry!!

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much!

[@translator1267]

My first time see this BC sculpture. Thank you

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@andreagritton]

So beautiful! I have two questions: do you need to use a certain type of buttercream? And how do you make the cake so perfectly shaped and smooth to begin with???

[@stephaniehunt1716]

So beautiful! I love the colors! I can't wait to try this technique

[@MaddieBrehm]

Stephanie Hunt thank you! 💕

[@bavanthiariyaratne9532]

Love the colours,and flowers areso exquisite

[@veeveegem]

Thank youuuu 😭😭 This is so beautiful and well-done! 💕

[@marijasavic3642]

Georgeus. Thank you from Croatia. Is there a special recipe for the buttercream?

[@marthamarin9017]

Beautiful I like to learn this technique

[@shaini7677]

Wow!!! So realistic...

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! :)

[@mylovemylove7845]

Thank you

[@thevideo5277]

So simple and beautiful

[@michellechalmers8753]

That is absolutely stunning! Just beautiful work! And I apologize - I know you asked not leave comments on your video editing but I must say that I very much appreciate how you showed your work from various angles throughout to give the viewer a comprehensive view of how the flowers and leaves take shape. One of the best decorating videos I have ever seen!

[@ginamallano7608]

Absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring 💕

[@tatianaermac9341]

Очень красиво, интересная техника!Вы-художник! класс!!!

[@mananakoncelidze2275]

Что за крем не подскажите.

[@tatianaermac9341]

@@mananakoncelidze2275 это масляный крем. Так написано.

[@jrhbailey]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

[@arnaldoaponte6355]

Work of art!!!

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! 😊 💕

[@vishnya4509]

Спасибо! Это прекрасно.

[@tibisayguevara8243]

La mejor!!!

[@rosanayauri1997]

Hermoso .. muy bien la explicación 🥰

[@khadeejehsaleh1654]

Amazing and calming 🌺❤

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Sarrasrilaify]

This was so fun to watch :D

[@eveeve365]

Tq for this amazing video😍 will try do this soon😍

[@sonjabutimova3057]

TESHKA ZADACHA ❤️

[@fia8079]

Just a thought but rather than making a mistake on the cake I'm gonna try making these on parchment paper putting it then in the fridge to harden a bit then placing on the cake.

[@MaddieBrehm]

You can definitely try! I was recommended by chefs who specialize in this technique not to transfer the flowers, but if it works for you that is great :)

[@juceliagordiano3924]

Beautiful

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! ♥️

[@norci86]

Wow!

[@enichols4835]

This is amazing!!! Is there a special recipe for the buttercream? Mine is too wet for this technique.

[@enichols4835]

Oh - found it. Thank you so very much!!!

[@ЛюдмилаМатушевская-й4е]

Браво ' Мастеру!!!🙏👏👍💞

[@theresahurst3883]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. It is truly the best I have found to show to whole process. I do have a question about how to add flowers to the side of a cake as well. Would you do them directly on the cake like this OR pipe them on parchment paper and then add them after they dry?

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much! You could try to put it on parchment paper and transfer it, but everything in the classes I’ve taken/ research I’ve done recommends going directly on the cake!

[@MariaMadalena-iu8kw]

Bom dia, q trabalho lindo perfeito vc é d+ ,um dia quero fazer flores tão linda quanto as suas kkkk por enquanto é só no pensamento pq eu não sei pegar nem numa espátula 👏👏👏👏👏 parabéns vc é perfeita

[@caroswarts5445]

Love your technique! Is it possible to share how you achieved your colours? 😍😎

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks! I just randomly mix colors, I don’t really have a technique

[@anamkhan3087]

So beautiful😍 can you please teach us big sunflower butter cream on cake. I also want to show you the image of cake so that you understand what kind of sunflower I am talking about. I hope you will reply me.

[@patriciaflorian4367]

Amazing

[@raghuaries]

can you tell me which flower this is??? its just tooo amazing

[@JoMeiFah]

Can you please link your buttercream recipe, this is amazing!

[@MaddieBrehm]

It’s already in the description box! Thanks for watching :)

[@juliehare3403]

Beautiful! A piece of edible art! How long does it take for the frosting to harden?

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! I’m not really sure what you mean. Buttercream will harden if you put it in the refrigerator, but it will become pliable again at room temperature- it doesn’t permanently harden! If you mean how long will it take to harden inside the refrigerator, it depends on how thick the layer is, but probably 15-30 minutes would be enough for it to firm up!

[@angiema2457]

Is beautiful.which number knife you need?thank you!

[@nancyhoekman6706]

Thank you soooo much!!!!!! Xo

[@MaddieBrehm]

I'm happy you enjoyed it :)

[@janlacy8882]

Beautiful....what kind of buttercream do you use please?

[@MaddieBrehm]

The recipe is already in the description box :)

[@marifer4975]

@@MaddieBrehm. Thank You.

[@jazzandsaylorssweettreats]

Could you do this technique onto parchment and freeze to place on sides of the cake when you’re still learning? I see it being easier to learn for the top of the cake and harder doing this on the sides...

[@MaddieBrehm]

You could certainly try! I’ve been told by professionals when I took classes that freezing and attaching to the sides doesn’t work well and it is better to practice placing the buttercream on the sides directly, so I have never tried

[@jotisadhwanidekhemlani5025]

Would like to know the exact measurements of the recipe of the buttercream that you are using.

[@MaddieBrehm]

They are already, and have always been, in the description box 😉

[@meteballai7836]

Hi @Maddie brehm which pallete set did you use?

[@mayac.1345]

I'm not sure if the technique is worth pursuing. Seems very laborious for a result that's kinda blah but to each their own.

[@MaddieBrehm]

Wow. That is an incredibly rude statement, and I’m sorry you don’t like or appreciate the art I am creating on my cakes. Please consider other people’s feelings before telling them their work is “blah”

[@mayac.1345]

@@MaddieBrehm actually it's an opinion. Not all opinions will agree. If you find it rude, no need to read. It's the technique that I'm not sure that's worth pursuing, not the cake you designed.

[@geraldinesantiago437]

Thank you so much. I'd like to try but abit nervous. Do you teach how to mix colors? how did you get the mauve color?

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks for watching! ♥️ I honestly just randomly mix colors until I reach something I’m happy with 😅 I don’t remember exactly how I got the mauve color, but I’ll try to film more of the coloring portions from now on!

[@decz4457]

Hi this is so amazing! I would like to try this but scared I might fail and ingredients go down the drain. 😳 Can I use boiled icing for this kind of decoration and technique? 😊

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! ♥️ I’m sure you could, though I never have :) the important thing is that it is stiff enough, like an Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream!

[@decz4457]

@@MaddieBrehm wow thank you for your reply it means a lot to us viewers 😊

[@mona100ish]

Hi, lovely video! Can you tell me is it buttercream layer on the cake ??

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thanks for watching! Yep, it’s buttercream :)

[@aniezfairuz4068]

Beautiful😍. Does the buttercream easily melt in room temperature? Because it took quiet long time to make the decoration.

[@MaddieBrehm]

I'm not sure if you have used buttercream before, but it does not melt at room temperature unless your room is very hot--just like anything containing butter.

[@agnesdieth2312]

Très très beau, bravo! Quels marques et coloris de colorants utilisez-vous svp?

[@MaddieBrehm]

Merci beaucoup! Je utilise AmeriColor pour les color, mais je suis pas sur quelle colorants j’ai utilisé pour cet cake 😅

[@raya566]

Wow. What is the butter cream you have used?

[@mitabakingclub]

What kind of cream you used?

[@Ami-tt3uo]

Is this can be only done by using butter cream

[@MaddieBrehm]

I’ve only tried using buttercream, but I’m sure you could try with something else if you wanted to :) I would recommend something that is firm, stable and pliable like buttercream though

[@namrataupreti7193]

Beautiful work. 😍 can I use SMBC instead IMBC? Any possibility??

[@MaddieBrehm]

Yep, any buttercream can be substituted :)

[@namrataupreti7193]

@@MaddieBrehm cool. Thank you 😊

[@shekinahramirez5381]

Do you chill the spread buttercream before starting your flowers or you do it without chilling the buttercream on wood?

[@MaddieBrehm]

No I do not chill the buttercream before starting, but I usually keep my kitchen quite cold, so the temperature of the buttercream is on the cooler side after it is made :) If you work in a warmer kitchen or don't have as much control over the temperature, it might be a good idea to chill it for a few minutes before starting on the flowers!

[@renugarg3119]

From which material i can make flowers

[@MaddieBrehm]

Most people use buttercream and some use a whipped chocolate ganache :)

[@honeybadger1723]

I have a question how can u make the dry rose color With chef master ? Which colors did u use ?

[@MaddieBrehm]

I don’t really keep track of which colors or how much of any color I use, I just go by feeling and mix until I am satisfied. Sorry if that is not helpful.

[@nikhathshanawaz3418]

Hi , which brand gel colours do u use ? I don't get good colour on buttercream

[@MaddieBrehm]

I usually use AmeriColor gel colors :)

[@ملائكتيأحبكم]

❤❤

[@gbemialausa6849]

Hi! What colour did you mix achieve the mauve colour?

[@MaddieBrehm]

I used a mixture of red, burgundy, purple and yellow to create it, but I never measure anything so unfortunately I don't have any more detailed answers for you 🙊 I hope that helps a little!

[@bushradarwish7308]

Waaaw

[@bushradarwish7308]

Please I want to ask you if it works at hot weather and the cream will melt

[@MaddieBrehm]

Well, any pastry or buttercream should be kept cold, and it will be much harder to work with in warm temperatures--as any buttercream decoration would be.

[@bushradarwish7308]

@@MaddieBrehm thanks a lot

[@malakaimusa1476]

Mm

[@SadiaAsha]

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[@sandyhernandez1422]

Beautiful

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you!

[@betssteenkamp1773]

Tx for sharing, ethereal and I got a few 'eyedrops'. One day when I feel brave enough ......

[@НатальяСтогнеева]

👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fia8079]

You're more than decorating a cake you're creating a work of art !!! Beaufuckinul !!!

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you so much!

[@deasynathalia9038]

Perfect tutorial😍 thank you

[@фонтазерка]

Браво Мастеру! Красота! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍😍💕

[@missceeceeoh]

Sooooooo beautiful 😭😭😭 please upload more so we can learn more 💞💞 what An Art 😭😭🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MaddieBrehm]

Thank you! I will try to upload more soon 😘

[@randomsaltyperson1148]

Love how slowly you are teaching us so we can follow along! Thank you!

[@MaddieBrehm]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@nihangulen7762]

Whic knife do u use? Amazing technique

[@MaddieBrehm]

I use HwaHong palette knifes! Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@cremyfy3520]

Can we do the same with whipping cream?

[@MaddieBrehm]

I think it might be very challenging, but I’ve never tried! The stiffness and durability of buttercream is really important, so if you wanted to use something else that wasn’t buttercream I would try a whipped ganache before I would try a whipped cream