Bountiful Bouquet Cake
Additional Information
Step 1
In advance: In royal icing, make 108 tip 102 apple blossoms with tip 1 dot centers. Make extras to allow for breakage and let dry on small flower formers.
Step 2
Prepare 2-layer cakes for rolled fondant. Prepare 12 and 16 in. cakes for Stacked Construction. Cover cakes with fondant; smooth with Fondant Smoother. Divide 6 in. cake in 8ths, 12 in. cake in 12ths and 16 in. cake in 16ths. Stack bottom tiers on foil-wrapped cake base. In buttercream, pipe tip 3 triple drop strings at division marks, 1, 1 1/2 and 2 in. deep. Attach 3 flowers at string points with dots of icing. Pipe tip 21 shell bottom borders.
Step 3
At reception: Position top tier on Spiral Separator Set. Arrange flowers in flower spikes and insert in cake top.
*The smallest tier is often saved for the first anniversary. The number of servings given does not include the smallest tier.
Products
Meringue Powder
cornstarch
Products
8 x 2 in. Round Pan
12 x 2 in. Round Pan
16 x 2 in. Round Pan
Flower Nail
10 in. Spiral Separator Set
Cake Circles
Fanci-Foil Wrap
18 in. foamcore or plywood circle, 1/2 in. thick
Fresh Flowers
The drop string is traditionally used as decoration on the sides of the cake and is the basis of more ornate string work. Called a "drop" string because the line of piped icing is allowed to "drop" or fall, by itself, before reattaching it to your cake. Pipe a row of single strings or multiple strings in rows of two or three.
The Shell is the most popular icing technique of all. It's the basis for many borders, fleurs de lis and more. Lift the tip only slightly when piping to avoid a bumpy look.
This 5-petal springtime flower, most commonly seen in white or soft pink, is virtually the same petal shape as the wild rose, but uses a smaller tip creating a petite flower. The dot stamen are typically positioned like the holes in a 5-hole button. Dry them on flower formers for a more natural look.