I have added another flower to my sugar flower repertoire! Hmmm, is it really a repertoire with a mere two flowers? Yes ma'am. Make room Anemone, and welcome Miss Magnolia, she's southern.
I recently came across a video by Minnette Rushing of Savannah Custom Cakes, while shopping online at Flour Confections. After watching the three-part instalment, I realized that I already had most of the items needed to make the flower, and quickly set out to do just that. The video is great - it provided clear instructions, and used camera angles and close-ups that allowed me to grasp the steps quickly. It really helped me approach the project with confidence.
A cake was not a part of this post, initially. In fact, it was an after thought - made and decorated today. I am happy I added it. I think it lends an air of elegance to the photos and the flower - or perhaps it is the other way around.
The cake is a simple Vanilla Bean pound cake - two 6 x 3" stacked, filled and crumb-coated with Buttercream of the same flavour. I then covered it with white fondant and used a ruler to score the lines to create the diamond pattern. To create the rows of pearls, I had a little help from this mold. I planned to stop there and keep it as a blank canvas for the flower to pop against, but it was too bland a canvas.
A little while back, Caljava had a great sale on their dusts - I think I bought one of every colour, and I was quite certain 24 karat gold made the list. I added a couple drops of vodka to the gold dust and painted the pearls and a few of the diamonds to create a rustic look.
I am rather pleased with the end result!
I really enjoyed making the flowers - I made three and had to stop myself from making dozens.
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Artetdelicesbymeriem says
I like the combination of the cake and the Magnolia beautiful!
TheFrostedCakeBoutique says
So elegant, well done!
Paula Kelly-Bourque says
The Magnolia flower is gorgeous! Your beautiful floral repertoire may not be big just yet but it's the quality that counts. The cake is a lovely addition to the photo shoot.
Ali says
Jacquee.............words cannot describe how beautiful this is! I want one for my wedding. We have got to sit down and design how the cake and table is going to look.
Vionne says
Very nice, J! Looks like a little wedding cake.
Annapet says
Lovely! I totally adore magnolias, and I have two trees in my yard! I should climb up and study a bloom up close! Thanks for sharing, Jacquee!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks for stopping by, Meriem!!
I Sugar Coat It! says
You always know exactly what to say, Paula! Thanks for hanging in with me.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Esther!!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Done, Al!! 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thx! xoxo
I Sugar Coat It! says
Would love a magnolia tree in my yard!! Thanks for dropping by, Annapet!
G Pavao says
Love your magnolia. I haven't had a chance to try this flower yet. One of these days, I will give it a try.
G Pavao says
Your magnolias are beautiful. Makes me want to try making one myself. This just might be my next project.