{"id":24961,"date":"2023-04-01T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T14:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/?p=24961"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:34:38","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-cake-with-fresh-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/diy-flower-how-to-tutorials\/how-to-decorate-a-cake-with-fresh-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Cake with Fresh Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you plan an event, it only makes sense to finish the evening with an equally impressive cake. Are you ready to design your cake with fresh-cut flowers and greenery? This tutorial will teach you how to safely create a cake topped with fresh flowers and greenery with a trendy look!<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B86o6Eeawu8?si=4cxKPsvNjxEBSgYT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Preparing the Flowers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24963 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing fresh Flowers for Cake\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st3-980x513.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st3-480x251.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The combination of flowers and color makes this centerpiece perfect for any occasion!<\/p>\n<p>Let your flowers hydrate overnight in clean water. Once the stems are fully hydrated, cut them and cover them with floral tape. It&#8217;s important to create a barrier between the cake and the stem, especially the bottom, to prevent the stem from leaking flower secretion into the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24967 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st1-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Wrapping Flower Stem\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24968 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st-2-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Flower Stem Wrapped Floral Tape\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start by cutting each stem approximately 2-3 inches long. After cutting stems, wrap them in floral tape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24970 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st4-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Placing Flowers in Cake\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24971 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st5-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Filling Top of Cake\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the Tibet rose in the center of the cake at the top. Two stems of Geraldine roses should be placed on either side of the Tibet rose. Decorate half the cake with spray roses, white lisianthus, wax flowers, and bonsai greenery sprigs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24972 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st7-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Adding wax flower &amp; Bonsai Greenery\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24973 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st8-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Adding Spray Rses to Cake\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Arrange anemones, spray roses, white lisianthus, wax flowers, and bonsai greenery on the other side of the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24974 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st10-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Filling gaps with Flowers\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24975 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st11-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Cake Flowers\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fill in any gaps with wax flowers and bonsai sprigs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4246-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Finished Cake with All Flowers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4246-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4246-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Here are some decorating tips:<\/h2>\n<p>Keep the flowers looking their best by decorating the cake as close to the event.<br \/>\nA cake decorated with fresh flowers should last at least one day without refrigeration.<br \/>\nBe careful when putting a cake with fresh flowers in the fridge because the flowers can sweat.<\/p>\n<h2>Flowers that can be used for Cake Decorating<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>There are several flowers to avoid (not a complete list):<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Mistletoe, Poinsettia, Holly, Sweet Pea, Lily Of The Valley, Daffodil, Azaleas, Calla Lily, and Hyacinth, to name a few. Hydrangeas and baby&#8217;s breath are stunningly popular flowers but contain toxic chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe for Decorating<\/strong>: hibiscus, nasturtiums, rosemary, thyme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/carnation-flowers\/\">Carnations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/filler-flowers\/queen-annes-lace_81\/\">Queen Anne&#8217;s Lace<\/a>, Primrose,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/novelty-flowers\/sunflower-yellow-dark-center_1346\/\">Sunflowers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/chrysanthemums\/\">Chrysanthemums<\/a>, Day Lily, Hibiscus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/peonies-flowers\/\">Peony<\/a>, Chamomile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/freesia-flowers\/\">Freesia<\/a>, <A href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/gerbera-daisy-flowers\/\">Gerber Daisy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/filler-flowers\/lavender-dried_7694\/\">Lavender<\/a>, Violets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/in-stock-roses\/\">Roses<\/a>, Marigold, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/assorted-flowers\/cornflower-assorted-bulk_9343\/\">Cornflower<\/a>, wax flowers, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Pin for later!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Cakevideorecipe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Recipe Card Cake Flowers\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flowers used in this tutorial (also watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/how-%20to%20-decorate-%20a-%20cake-%20with%20-fresh-%20flowers\/\">video<\/a>!):<\/strong><br \/>\n1 stem of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/anemone-flowers\/anemone-white-black-eye_7924\/\">White Anemone<\/a><br \/>\n4 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/in-stock-roses\/rose-tibet-white-40cm_7804\/\">Rose Tibet<\/a><br \/>\n3 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/in-stock-roses\/rose-geraldine-50-cm._9451\/\">Rose Geraldine<\/a><br \/>\n5 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/spray-roses\/spray-rose-light-pink_7788\/\">Pink Spray Roses<\/a><br \/>\n3 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/lisianthus-flowers\/lisianthus-white-bulk_9577\/\">White Lisianthus<\/a><br \/>\n4 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/filler-flowers\/wax-flower-white_445\/\">White Wax Flower (cut stems into sprigs.)<\/a><br \/>\n4 stems of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/wholesale-eucalyptus\/eucalyptus-bonsai_1588\/\">Eucalyptus Bonsai (cut stems into sprigs.)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discover more cake decorating inspiration in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/flower-inspiration\/weddings-themes\/wedding-cakes-with-fresh-flowers\/\">Wedding Cakes with Fresh Flowers!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you plan an event, it only makes sense to finish the evening with an equally impressive cake. 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