Cakes blend well in any and almost all occasions. From weddings, birthdays and simple bon voyage parties, cakes can be easily the cherry on top of these celebrations. It is for this reason that cake decorating ideas have also reached the point of endless possibilities. Of the striking enhancement options in cakes, the use edible cake flowers are by far the most popular. No longer are flowers limited to grace the tables. They also change the faces of cakes. Undeniably, they are decorative embellishments and they also serve some yummy goodness.
It should be noted that the use of flowers on food dates back from centuries ago. Before it became a fad in the haute cuisine, it was already a practice by our forefathers. And even today, we eat a lot of edible flowers such as broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes and the like. Some flowers that have been on the menu are rosewater and orange flower water. We also now know the prevalent use of rosebuds and lavender in many of the herbal mixture we take.
The amazing fact is that these decorative additions are available in the natural and artificial form. So the possibility of having some flower adornment is not at all remote, whether you want them on cakes, salads or any food for that matter. The artificial form referred to in here, are those that are made from icing, frosting, gum paste, fondant and sugar shapes. They are relatively easy to make with some baking tips and with the actual culinary flower as your model. Many people prefer this option because of the cost-cutting alternative it offers rather than the real ones.
Culinary flowers, on the other hand, are more elegant. Also, the fresh touch to the cake is readily noticeable. Aside from that, there are just so many blossoms to choose from in order to satisfy a certain taste or style for a cake on a particular occasion. Beforehand, though, it is important to know some basic helpful ideas before jumping off to the next flower that you see.
First and foremost, you should decide on the theme of occasion first. Settling on the color, the type of festivity or gathering, and even kinds the participants, will help in determining as to what type of cake you will have. In doing so, the picking of the right embellishment will be an easier step.
Then, familiarize yourself with the different variations of edible cake flowers. If this is quite hard or time consuming, you may ask your baker or check on the helpful ideas over the internet. Once you are able to make your pick, taste it. It is an indispensable step to take a bite of the flower you wish to use before any of your guests do so. Remember that not all flowers are edible. So, even if your cake decorator happens to choose it for you, take caution.
As you harvest the flowers, clean them up and remove the stamen or the pistils, mostly retaining the petals. And if you are postponing the use of them, preserve them by storing in the refrigerator inside a sealed container with moist paper towels at the base. You can save them for up to ten days, until your special day arrives.
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