How To Make Buttercream Poinsettias.

By: thecakemaven

Here is a step-by-step technique, from making beautiful poinsettia flowers in buttercream or royal icing. This Cake Decorating idea is great for holiday cakes and cookies.

Tools Needed:

• Buttercream Icing Recipe Or Royal Icing Recipe
• Decorating Bags or Parchment Triangles
• Tip #366
• Tip #352
• Tip #3

1. Use tip #366 to pipe your first petal

2. Use tip #366 to pipe your second petal

(You can work in a clockwise, or counter-clockwise direction, whichever is most comfortable for you)

3. Use tip #366 to pipe your 3rd petal

4. Use tip #366 to pipe your 4th petal

5. Use tip #366 to pipe your 5th petal

6. Use tip #366 add 5 more petals offset and slightly shorter than the first

8. Add yellow dots with tip #3

Now stand back and admire your work!

These flowers will look great on cakes, cookies, and cupcakes!