Fresh Flowers

Decorating By MyraNC Updated 5 Jul 2007 , 8:20pm by Audraj

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MyraNC Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 7:59pm
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I'm a beginner cake decorator and have questions about decorating cakes with fresh flowers. My first question is...is there a barrier between the icing and the flowers. Secondly, if using live flowers is the whole cake edible. My dm's bday is next week and she loves zenias. I want to decorate her cake with them but I am clueless. I would appreciate any advice someone is willing to give. Thanks icon_rolleyes.gif

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miriel Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 8:06pm
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I use floral picks when placing flowers on the cake so they do not come in contact directly with the cake. Some people wrap the stems in plastic wrap before inserting to the cake. When using as a topper, I use parchment paper under the flowers.

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Audraj Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 8:20pm
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Well, Zinnia's are actually on the list of edible flowers. However, most commercial flowers are covered in pesticides, so I would use flower picks or at least have waxed paper or something under any arrangement you place on a cake.

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