SO excited to share with you how easy it is to make the rose cake.
Seriously, once you see you are going to run right out, buy a 1M tip, and make one.
That or go back to work. Or bed. Or whatever it was you were doing before I interrupted you.
Ok, here we go!
There were two main components to this cake.
The vertical layer interior and the frosting rose exterior.
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I am going to do a vertical layer tutorial at a different time, (updated: you can see it HERE) as I did not get any pictures of it this go around and it is IMPOSSIBLE to explain without pictures. What I can tell you is, I did not make a sponge cake that I simple rolled up. I actually made two separate cakes and assembled them into the vertical layer pattern.
Now for the frosting rose tutorial!
I promise you, this could NOT be easier. Bakers have been putting frosting roses on cupcakes forever by simply using a 1M decorators tip. That is all I did!!
(I need to mention… before I froze my cake I poured a simple syrup over it. This helped to retain moisture as well as assist in binding the layers together… just be careful to not use to much!)
Start with your cake. I put a good crumb coat on… as in, a crumb coat that conceals the cake underneath. It can be sloppy and uneven, but you should not be able to see what color the cake is.
Put your 1M tip (or any large open star tip) into the pastry bag then fill it up with buttercream frosting.
If you have an appropriately sized coupler you can use that, or you can just insert the tip into the bag and cut off the excess.
To make your rose, start in the center, then slowly move your tip in a circle around the center point. I wanted a single rose to span the side of the cake so I looped around my center point twice.
Try to end in the same place each time.
Go all the way around the cake and complete with one last rose!
This is how it looks after completing the circumference of the cake.
Then go back and add the roses to the top using the same method.
When making flowers that big, you are bound to have some ‘dead’ space in there. Can you see that big empty spot up there?
My first instinct was to go back in and add dollops of stars… but I think I found a better way!
Instead go in and make a swoop with your tip. (try and go in the same direction as the rose right next to it)
In the overall design it seems to fit in better then the star dollop!
At least, I hope so anyway. 
Now… if you are really adventurous and want to add some color to your cake…
You can pick up some of these.
I did a light dusting of yellow then went back over it with the pink. I have to admit, all white is still my favorite, but I love the flexibility of being able to add some color.
I think a deep red would be stunning on a Valentines Day cake! If you try that, be sure to send pictures! Or just add it to my flickr group!
Here are my tips to finding success:
1. Use a good crusting buttercream recipe. I used my new favorite and loved how it worked. You will want to make sure the frosting is not creamy though… for the tutorial cake I used a creamier version and the roses did not holdtheirshape as well.
2. Make sure you have enough frosting! Those roses use a lot… I would make the whole batch of the above recipe.
3. Put your cake in the fridge after you are done with decorating to help them set up and retain their shape.
4. Have FUN with it! Those roses are so forgiving. But if you find that you really dislike how they are turning out, just scrape them off and start over!
Cant wait to see what you do!
And of course, if you have any questions, feel free to let me know.
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You can also see Audrey’s Rose Birthday Cake and my Royal Wedding Cake!
That’s AMAZING! Now I want to make a cake for valentine’s day. I’ll be spreading the word about your gorgeous cake.
Hi Amanda,
First, I love your blog!! It’s so fun to see what you create! Second, I noticed that you didn’t use a coupler with the 1M tip…did this present any problems? Thanks!
Thanks so much for the tutorial! This cake is gorgeous.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I cannot wait to try it out for my soon-to-be sister in-law’s wedding shower… and of course, my husband is very excited for the test run!
This is absolutely stunning.
This is just so lovely! Great job, and thanks so much for sharing. I’m so glad to have found your beautiful blog and look forward to seeing more!
– Georgia
Amanda this cake is DREAMY! LOVE it son much. Thanks for sharing!
Fara
So simple. So genius! Thanks for sharing your technique.
My name is Amanda and I am amazing. I’m going to call you Amazing Amanda from now on. Now, let me know when we can swap decorating classes for cooking classes. No joke. I will cook your favorite food. You will show me how to wield a pastry bag with precision. Stop rolling your eyes.
It looks easy enough..I just love the way this looks I can see this as a wedding cake-it just gorgeous!! Thanks for the tutorial:)
I am just in love with this cake!! I still need to give it a try myself… It’s definitely on my list. I’m thinking of red velvet w/ white cream cheese frosting roses for Valentine’s Day
Gorgeous cake!
Wow, you kept your promise! Thanks for sharing! I must confess that I’m so curious to find out how you layered it vertically…. by the way, you could challenge your readers to try to find out how you did this awesome cake ;o) I would love to challenge myself!
WOW, thank you for sharing this tutorial!
wow!!! I can’t wait to try this! Looks so much easier than the typical “wilton rose”. thanks for sharing
it does look easy- and comfortably my birthday is coming soon so i have a chance of making this one for my family- now heres a group of ppl that will appreciate it.
This is beautiful; you make it look so easy but I bet when I get a chance to do it mine won’t turn out as pretty!
What a beautiful and simple cake decorating idea!! I decorate cakes and making a zillion roses the old fashion way keeps me from making rose cakes but this is do- able and wouldn’t have my hand aching all day long afterwards!!! Thanks!
W.O.W. I am smitten by how beautifully this turned out! Amazing, Amanda. So cool.
Would you mind me sharing your lovely cake with a link to your post on my blog? I think my readers will love this!
Holy Fire! I love it! I’m going to have to give this a try… perfect for valentines!
I love this cake! So beautiful and easy (I’ve done cupcakes w/those roses). I’m a new FB fan too! =)
I love love love reading your blog. I have awarded you “The Versatile Blogger” award. Come and visit my site to check it out: katieshowto.blogspot.com
Gorgeous. I may have my daughter’s next birthday cake!
This is fabulous! If I ever get married again this will be my wedding cake. Couldn’t you just see a tiered cake with all those roses!
Lisa
http://www.trinity-house.com
Oh this is so gorgeous…those roses take my breath away!
Wow, this is amazing. I can’t wait to find out how to make the vertical cake! I’m going to wait to make the cake for myself until I know!!
W.O.W. I am smitten by how beautifully this turned out! Amazing, Amanda. So cool.
I love this cake! So beautiful and easy (I’ve done cupcakes w/those roses). I’m a new FB fan too! =)
What a lovely cake.
I am so happy you posted this cake. I am going to make this for my wedding cake (if I ever get married that is). I guess I have plenty of time to practice it!! Ha Ha. This is such an impressive cake. What if I had a taller cake? Would you do two rows of roses on the sides or just do giant roses in one row?
I am so happy you posted this cake. I am going to make this for my wedding cake (if I ever get married that is). I guess I have plenty of time to practice it!! Ha Ha. This is such an impressive cake. What if I had a taller cake? Would you do two rows of roses on the sides or just do giant roses in one row?
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I will definitely be making this cake soon. It’s so beautiful!
This cake is amazing! Im stunned, abolsutly stunned!
Thank you for the inspiration!
I get the coloring but this cake in white is just perfect simplicity. Gorgeous.
Can you do this with Swiss meringue buttercream?
wow–it’s not so hard after all! the coloring is a great little touch as well. thanks for the how-to!
Can you make the roses with Swiss Meringue buttercream instead? Will it hold? Want to do this for a friend’s bridal shower!
Amanda, you are a genius! I love this so much.
This cake is just unbelievable…
Wow, absolutely fabulous and so elegant.
Outstanding work ♥
Thank you so much for sharing this. I think it will be perfect to make for my Mum.
I cannot wait to get home a practice my roses! I’m also super psyched to learn how to make a vertical cake. I’m already plotting it in my head!
I can’t wait to see how you put the cake together to make the vertical layers
Looks great! The 1M tip is a great one. Easiest way to add flare to a cake or make a simple cupcake look extra special. Thanks for sharing what you do on your blog. And happy belated birthday! You and my man share the same excellent day.
que preciosidad,,graciassss
this is the most beautiful cake I have ever seen and I”m not joking at all! The tutorial is confusing to me (prob bc i’ve never made a cake like this in my life!) but I am determined to make this! wow!
Hi Amanda, I have just discovered your page across a blog in Spain, I´m really impressed by your work.
I would like to have news of your post to enjoy your creations.
I´m never going to do so wonderful things but I like to seeing them (excuse my bad english, I forget it all)
Kisses from Spain-Europe
Looks great! When I first saw the rise cake, I was so sure that you used a checkerboard cake pattern and just didn’t alternate the colors. Looks wonderful, and I can’t wait to be able to make beautiful roses like yours!
it is the most beatiful cake i have ever seen! Congratulations and thank you for sharing it. Regards
Beautiful! I will be making this cake multiple time this year. Thank you for the easy steps and tips.
thank you for this tutorial, I found it very helpful! I’ve prepared it with a different recipe, and also with a different tip, and loved the result! In case you want to check this is the address http://larecetadelafelicidad.blogspot.com
Thanks again, and best regards!
Thank you so much for providing the tutorial. I’ll be replicating your cake for Valentine’s Day.
So so pretty. Love it!
You are so talented!! This inspires me more to pursue culinary school! :3 I also know what I’ll make for Valentine’s Day! I hope I can find out how to do the vertical layers by then! Thank you so much! ^-^
You are a baking rock star! I am humbled by all the amazing things that you are creating. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
really really beautiful!
it looks awesome!
Gorgeous! Great instructions, too!
I am so completely in love with this incredible cake! What a perfect wedding cake this would be. GORGEOUS! J’adore! Thank you!
I am so trying this for Valentine’s Day. I made that frosting on my son’s last birthday. Everyone loved it. I was asked for the recipe. My brother’s partner asked if heart stents was included.LOL!
I love this cake. I used your suggestions on the tip and made cupcakes for a party this weekend. The roses were so easy to make. I can’t wait to make an entire cake.
The cupcakes can be found on my blog http://www.ourenchantinglife.blogspot.com
Amanda, you made it sound so easy. Thanks for the tutorial and the step by step photos. It really helps. I’m with you that the white is my favorite. It looked so elegant!
This looks incredible! I may have to try it. I made the heart cake last year, and while it was nowhere as pretty as yours, I was excited about it!
I made it !!
can see it here :
http://prunillefee.canalblog.com/archives/2011/02/09/20335495.html
How pretty! I wanted to make my mom a carrot cake for her birthday-I wonder if cream cheese frosting would stand up to this treatment. . .
A-MAZING! You are so incredibly talented, I’m blown away every time I see your work! Love this, thanks for the tutorial Amanda!
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the how to!!!!
How pretty! I wanted to make my mom a carrot cake for her birthday-I wonder if cream cheese frosting would stand up to this treatment. . .
A-MAZING! You are so incredibly talented, I’m blown away every time I see your work! Love this, thanks for the tutorial Amanda!
A-MAZING! You are so incredibly talented, I’m blown away every time I see your work! Love this, thanks for the tutorial Amanda!
A-MAZING! You are so incredibly talented, I’m blown away every time I see your work! Love this, thanks for the tutorial Amanda!
I did this today! And I have to say…I’m pretty proud of how it turned out since I’m a self professed horrible cake froster.
I nearly cried when I “practiced” some of these on a plate and my 5 year old looked up at me and said “Mommy! You did it! They’re beauuuutttiful!”
So of course…we had to make a cake just like yours. Only pink.
I love it…and I think there will be a lot of requests for this from friends of mine who already beg me to bake for them!
Thank you so much for taking me from a complete novice decorator to something special.
And just to show you that your tutorial worked…here’s the link to my album on my facebook where I had to share with everyone!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=284200&id=592018850&l=aaceebdfa6
Sooooo lovely! <3 Girl, you inspire!
Absolutely gorgeous and clever too! Thanks for the great idea! I’ll be sharing your cake idea on my blog tomorrow. =) =) http://thecrimsonowl.blogspot.com
When I first saw this cake I was amazed and still am. I don’t pretend to know how to pipe anything, so this tutorial has inspired me to try. Completely amazing. Thanks very much!
Gorgeous!!!
Can you please put up a recipe for the cakes you made? I am NOT a baker, but I am dedicating my summer to relentlessly practicing this cake so I can make it for a friend for a reception for her wedding.
Please please please and thank you thank you thank you. This cake is BEAUTIFUL!
That’s fabulous! Must try it sometime! Thanks for sharing!
It’s so gorgeous! I’m definitely going to give this a try.
I seriously ran out and bought a 1M tip and then made this cake. and I’m pretty pleased with myself. I look forward to making it again and getting better. Thank you for this amazing post. I’ll be blogging about it on Monday.
I stumbled to your site…I’m loving this cake and I have to make a cake for work Monday…THANK YOU!
Maravilloso!!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I adore this cake and want to make it for the dessert table at my wedding. You do such an amazing job of breaking it down that I think even I could actually pull it off!
This is THE. MOST. BEAUTIFUL. cake! I am always excited to see one of your creations! Thank you for sharing how to do this!
Thank you so much for posting this! I came across your website and I realized I have to make this cake for my mom’s birthday! Though I don’t think it’ll turn out as nice as yours
I absolutely love this cake, my only concern is that I’m looking to make it for my upcoming birthday and need to feed a lot of hungry university students. If I were to make a two layer cake do you think the roses would hold or should I just go ahead and make two separate cakes? Thanks
Kelly x
So beautiful. I was lucky I saw this a few days ago since I read your blog. Someone at Cake Central has made it I think without instructions, so I left a note there to come here for instructions. Thank you so much for showing us how!
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1940975/
I decided to try my hand at this. still a beautiful cake. I can use more practice making the swirls and spraying that stuff, but I know my family is going to love this cake!
http://pwnmomcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-i-did-today.html
vraiment très beau , une pure merveille . Bravo
I made this for my church’s Valentine’s Day Dessert Night. Everyone loved it!! I was so proud! I had 4 small layers going from white to the color of red velvet. Delicious!
Holy shiz! This is absolutely beautiful. And so simple too? Almost too good to be true.
This is amazing! Found you through another link on foodgawker. I think you make it look easy. I’m throwing a baby shower in a few weeks, this cake would be gorgeous!
Love it! I know you are a big fan of that 1M tip – you have converted me, too!
I shared this on my blog, hope you don’t mind!! xoxo!!
http://www.peaceloveapplesauce.com/2011/02/things-to-try-thursday-rose-cake.html
genius!!! umm….i don’t really like buttercream ,though.can i change the buttercream with whipping ream ?? thanks a lot…please reply..
I’m STILL thinking about this cake, it’s so tactile and decadent. Vertical layers… that’s where I need the tutorial. Any chance of sharing that knowledge? I can’t imagine how it’s done without wasting TONS of cake?
Hello Amanda, thanks a lot for your great tutorial. I tried to make a cake like that myself: http://thecakebot.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentins-herz.html
Sadly, the frosting was a bit too soft, so the petals are not as defined as I would have liked them to be, but over all, I’m pretty happy with it.
Thanks for providing us with such great blog posts every week!
Now this one’s easy! I’ll try this for my sister’s wedding on May. Our family from Denver would definitely love this new idea. What’s the best flavor for this design? I think I’ll have this dessert on every table in the reception. Thanks!
I absolutely love this! Thank you so so much for sharing it! Now I can’t wait for the vertical stripes cake tutorial