Do you heat the tootsie roll?

i did heat the tootsie roll for 10 seconds or less,just be careful it gets hot really quick. I took my slipmat and just rolled out a thick part for the main branch and rolled thinner ones for the branches.

Very nicely done. I have wanted an occasion to make something very similar (got the idea from a paint ad). How did you get the thick tootsie roll to stay inplace

Very nicely done. I have wanted an occasion to make something very similar (got the idea from a paint ad). How did you get the thick tootsie roll to stay in place?

It looks so pretty. I'm sure your mom will just love it!

thanks for the comments :) i gently pushed the tootsie roll in place,

I love cherry blossom cakes. So beautifully understated. Good job.

Very pretty, it looks so simple and lovely.

Lovely. I'll bet she enjoyed it. I've never tried the tootsie roll trick -- please share. Thanks! :)