Buttercream Christmas Cake - Flower Cake

Step 1: Smoothing the Cake with White Buttercream

Materials Needed:

• Crumb-Coated Cake
• White Coloured Buttercream
• Spatula
• Cake Smoother

Procedure:

1. Start with a crumb-coated cake, which is a thin layer of frosting applied to trap any loose crumbs.
2. Apply a generous amount of White Coloured Buttercream on top of the cake using a spatula.
3. Spread the Buttercream evenly over the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth layer.
4. Use a Cake Smoother to scrape off excess frosting and achieve a smoother surface.
5. Continue to smooth the Buttercream by holding the Cake Smoother at a slight angle and rotating the cake.

Step 2: Piping Poinsettia Flower with Buttercream

Materials Needed:

• Piping bag
• Wilton 352 nozzle
• Red Buttercream
• Yellow Buttercream

Procedure:

1. Fill a piping bag fitted with Wilton 352 nozzle with red buttercream.
2. Pipe a guide circle on the cake 
3. Pipe the first layer of petals around the guide circle.
4. Add a second and third layer of petals.
5. Pipe a small amount of yellow buttercream dots in the center to complete the flower.

Step 3: Piping Buttercream Leaves

Materials Needed:

• Piping bag
• Wilton 352 Leaf nozzle
• Green Buttercream

Procedure:

1. Fill a piping bag fitted with Wilton 352 nozzle and Green Buttercream.
2. Hold the bag at a 45-degree angle to the surface and pipe leaves by applying pressure and then releasing while pulling the tip away.

Step 4: Decorating Cake with Baubles

Materials Needed:

• Gold Baubles or Christmas Decorations
• Sprinkles

Procedure:

1. Place the Baubles strategically on the cake, either randomly or in a pattern.
2. Add sprinkles to enhance the look of the Cake.

Step 5: Piping Buttercream Border

Materials Needed:

• Piping bag
• Wilton 352 Leaf nozzle
• Red Buttercream

Procedure:

1. Fill a piping bag fitted with Wilton 352 nozzle and Red Buttercream.
2. Pipe small leaf shaped petals along the border of the Cake.
3. Maintain a consistent pressure on the piping bag for even borders.

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Much love, 

Neetha

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