Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network November 2014 | Page 42
Attaching the Sugar Flowers:
Step 2:
Step 16:
I used an impression from
a button mold between
the leaves to add more
details to the design.
Insert the wire stems of
the gum paste flowers
of your choice in to the
Roll a similar color
fondant border being
fondant about 1” in
diameter and attach to the careful not to touch the
base of the bottom tier of cake with wires from the
flowers.
the cake.
Step 1:
Step 17:
Here’s a preview of the
border design.
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Arrange the flowers so
that there are minimal
space between and the
border is completely
covered.
Paint the letters and the ornate details of the cake with
gold or silver metallic paint depending on your color
motif.
Paint the rings using the
same metallic paint as
you used on the letters