Quiet Violets Cake

instructions

In advance: Make flowers on waxed paper squares using royal icing.

Make approximately 30 tip 59 violets in dark violet with tip 1 dot centers in buttercup yellow.

Make approximately 40 tip 102 apple blossoms in light violet with tip 2 dot centers in buttercup yellow.

Make extras to allow for breakage and let dry in small flower formers.

Ice 2-layer cake smooth in buttercream. Pipe tip 21 shell bottom border. Attach flowers; add tip 352 leaves.

Pipe tip 3 dots on top and sides of cake. Position on stand.

*Note: Combine Violet with a little Rose to make dark and light violet shades shown.