Red Rose Petal Cake

Cake decorating ideas can come in many different inspirations. You might want to make a beautiful cake adorned with fondant animals because you had just came from a lovely farm or you could create a cartoon character shaped cake because it is your nephew’s favorite and you just love how his face lights up when he’s happy. If you absolutely love red roses, you might want to create a cake inspired by it too.

Here’s one of the most beautiful red rose petal cake you can create:
The first thing you need to do is mix ¼ to ½ lb of red fondant with a teaspoon of gum tragacanth or CMC powder. This will make the fondant very stretchable and pliable to ensure that your rose petals are very stable.

Roll the fondant thinly using a rolling pin. If you have a pasta machine, you can place the fondant it to make it even thinner. Once you’ve achieved the appropriate thickness, begin cutting rose petals using petal cutters. You will need to make a lot of petals to make the red rose petal cake stunning. Get your ball tool and ruffle the edges of the petals. Roll back the edges of the rose petals using a stick for a more realistic look. Afterwards, let them dry properly in a tray.

Using the perfectly dried petals, make a large red rose. Prep your cake by carving a portion off to accommodate your rose. Cover your cake with white fondant. Now, it is time to put in the rest of the petals.
Begin sticking in the petals one at a time on the outer edge of the gash of the cake. Use sticky water to secure them. You might want to put sponges behind several petals to ensure that they don’t droop. Once you’ve covered a sufficient part of the gash with rose petals, you may now place your pre-made rose. Let the cake dry completely before removing the sponges.

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