Description
Create a stunning floral masterpiece for Mom using an express spatula-painting technique on a moist, tall-profile cake. This approachable method yields gallery-quality results that pair professional-looking icing art with the reliable texture of a high-quality mix.
Ingredients
- Favorite Cake Mix (enough for two 6-inch rounds)
- 4 lb. tub Creamy White Decorator Icing
- Juniper Green icing color
- Moss Green icing color
- Leaf Green icing color
Instructions
- Bake cake batter in two 6-inch round pans according to instructions and let cool completely to room temperature.
- Level the cake tops, fill with a thin layer of icing, and stack the layers to achieve a modern 5-inch tall profile.
- Coat the exterior with white decorator icing using a turntable and icing smoother to create a clean, smooth canvas.
- Tint small portions of icing with the various green colors in small bowls to create a garden palette.
- Use a tapered spatula to press and swipe white icing in circular motions to build textured spatula roses.
- Form daisies with pointed petals and add green leaves using the spatula tip to complete the hand-painted oil canvas look.
Notes
To achieve the best results with the spatula painting, chill the iced cake for 15 minutes before applying the decorative flowers; a firmer surface prevents the base icing from smearing into your floral art.
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Painting
- Cuisine: American