What edible flowers should you use? How many? Where?
We get those questions a lot, so we asked our resident design expert, Ryan, to put his artistic talents to work decorating a simple cake, explaining why he did what he did.
Here are some rules of thumb he came up with:
Concept 1: A Single, Large Flower
Select Color for a High Contrast from Surrounding Food
– Simple, clean appearance
– Draws the focus to the middle
Concept 2: Layers
Select a Range of Sizes or Textures
Stick to Similar Flower Colors
– Enticing appearance that rewards attention, but doesn’t overwhelm with chaotic colors
Concept 3: Frame the Food
Use Flowers to Frame the Food
Sprinkle for Uneven, Organic Look, Not Hard Lines
– Hides tacky cake boards or less than appealing platters
– Ties food into surrounding landscape
Concept 4: Height
Use Taller Blossoms for Height
Layer or Brace Them Against Other Flowers
Go for a Small Focal Point, Not a Mountain
– Height helps give the plate more range of expression
– Really offsets the flowers from what’s around them
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