Just in case anyone wanted to make their own Hydrangea Cake, here a a couple quick tips to make it easier for you!
First, I baked my cake. I just did a regular white cake with the lemon curd filling and lemon frosting. (Seriously delish.. and perfect for spring or Mothers Day!)
I used 8in pans then carved around the edges to make my 'bouquet' shape.
You can also bake cake in round pyrex bowl or basketball cake pan or something round.
I then covered the cake in buttercream frosting and chilled it in the fridge.
For the flowers, I used the rest of my buttercream, making sure the consistency was on the thicker side. Pick the colors that you prefer, and create three of four variations for your petals.
Using a #104 tip with the small edge out, I just piped out four petals to each flower.
I think the actual hydrangea petals are a bit more flat, so if you can master the tip you can create a more realistic looking petal!
(This was my first time trying this flower... I am hoping to improve more for next time... I also want to make this cake in white and pale pink... cant you just see it???)
I started with one color in one section then made a bunch of flowers overlapping each other again and again.
Then went back in with another color and started adding more flowers. Anytime I saw a flower that I didnt think was good enough I just added a new one on top of it!
This is a really forgiving and easy technique... you really cant go wrong!
And when you are all done, you get this...
Hope you will try it.
And be sure to leave a link and let me know if you did!
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Perfect!!!! Great job!
Posted by: Zia Elle | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Beautiful. You make it look so easy.
Posted by: Chris @ The Peche | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Oh, wow. I loved this the other day, but I super love it now! You make it look so easy! Thank you. :)
Posted by: Jennifer Nixon | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:51 AM
WOW! That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this tutorial!
Posted by: brandy | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:54 AM
This doesn't look as hard as I originally thought. Maybe I will get some guts and give it a try. So pretty.
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Wonderful tutorial, Amanda! Now I need to get that tip. Or 3 of them!
Posted by: Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:57 AM
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process!
Posted by: Julie @ Willow Bird Baking | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: MIss | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Could you make it look anymore easier. So So talented!! I know for FACT that if I attempted to make this amazing cake, I would end up with something that is so entirely different it would be considered for Cake Wrecks!!
Posted by: Kristen | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:05 AM
I'm so glad you put up the tutorial. I will try to make it even though I'm not great at frosting cakes. Your so talented! I wish I was you!
Posted by: Mirjana | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Thank you, Amanda, for the tutorial. I can't believe you found time to get it done so quickly.
Posted by: Georgia | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:10 AM
this is why you are my favorite baker! can't wait to try it!
Posted by: deva | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Seriously?
Every. Single. Time...You - AMAZE!!! Me!
I can barely bake my way out of a wet paper bag - but you inspire me to try!
Posted by: darcie | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:32 AM
This cake is absolutely beatiful. I liked it sooo much I shared it on my blog for my weekly "What I'm liking a Latte" http://alattewithotta.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-im-liking-latte-this-week.html
Thanks for the tutorial. It gives a cake icer like me (with two left hands) hope that I could give this a try.
Posted by: Ott, A | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:33 AM
I'm loving this cake. So need to make it! Well well done. So so feminine and girly.
Posted by: Shayne | Mar 23, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Thanks for sharing your technique!
Posted by: Renee | Mar 23, 2011 at 09:06 AM
This may be a really stupid question, but can you literally bake a cake in a bowl and it will turn out the same as baking it in a round cake pan?
Posted by: Kaylie | Mar 23, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I haven't tried flowers since back in my Wilton class days. This is on my list for the next celebration we have!! So pretty and I love that the undercoat doesn't have to be perfect!
Posted by: Lucy @ The Sweet Touch | Mar 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: Blog is the New Black | Mar 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM
This cake is so pretty! Yet another one that I will have to try!!
Posted by: Jaclyn | Mar 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM
gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. I moved back to MIchigan after living in NC for 9 years and although I'm not a southern girl, I did LOVE the springs so when I looked at the house in Michigan with a beautiful purple hydrangea out front- you see I didn't know you could even grow them in MI- I joked that this is why I bought the the house but it may have been more true than not. I wanted hydrangeas as my wedding flowers but had to get married in July (husband was heading to NC to fly the F-15E - the jet that crashed in Lybia yesterday) and we had like 2 weeks off between military gigs and you just don't request more time off when you are heading to a military training. I
'm thrilled you made the cake, put it up and gave us a tutorial. Merci'
Posted by: Danee Kaplan | Mar 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM
This cake is so elegant looking and would be perfect for dessert after a tea party. Thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: Celeste | Mar 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Gorgeous, as always. The shape of the cake really sets it apart and makes it pop. You have the best ideas :)
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | Mar 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM
can't i just come over? in exchange for an on site tutorial, I will take care of the new yummy peson that is about to enter your life and you and your husband can have a night off?
Posted by: susan | Mar 23, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I am in awe of your abilities! I just love coming to your blog to be inspired.
Posted by: Jaime | Mar 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I love this! And your rose cake tutorial which I have used. I want to try this with cupcakes, maybe turn them upside down and decorate the outside of them. Can't wait!
Posted by: Sheila | Mar 23, 2011 at 01:08 PM
What are you doing to me woman!! I want to make the first flower inspired cake... and have finally found a reason to make it.... and now you give us this temptation!! is it really sad to make your own Mother Day cake? my mum lives in Australia... and I just dont think customs would let it through... they will have eaten it instead!!!
Posted by: Shazza | Mar 23, 2011 at 01:09 PM
This may not be the most difficult-to-make cake you've shared, but out of all your amazing creations, this one is my very favourite :-) Blue hydrangeas are my absolute most favourite flower, and the way you've recreated hydrangeas with icing is just amazing :-) LOVE IT!
Posted by: Kelly @ JAX does design | Mar 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Great job on the Cake Amanda! Will definitely try this one out.
I did give you my info for the cookie donations. If you still need help especially for Bakerella just let me know!
[email protected]
Posted by: Amanda | Mar 23, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I am planning a Mother's Day Garden/Tea Party for my friends...think I just found my theme...hydrangeas!! Love your site a ton! I will email you when I attempt this...intersted in helping Bakerella...will email you
Posted by: Lindsey at The Bakery Box | Mar 23, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Thank you for sharing how you made those perfect petals! Off to search through my drawer of tips.... :)
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Mar 23, 2011 at 02:28 PM
I'm hoping to decorate my mom's birthday cake this way but I'm still not really understanding how you made the petals. Is each petal a little ruffle? And you make 4 little ruffles for one flower? My roommate and I made your ruffle Christmas tree cake and the ruffles for that were super easy. Thanks!
Posted by: Betsy | Mar 23, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Your hydrangea cake is positively GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Sue | Mar 23, 2011 at 03:52 PM
This is one of the prettiest cakes I have ever seen!!! Love it!
Posted by: Jessica N. | Mar 23, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Well, I could try. But it sure isn't going to look like this!!
Posted by: Barbara | Mar 23, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Thank you Amanda for posting this tutorial! I'm absolutely in love with your cake and can't wait to try and make it for my Mum for her birthday and/or Mothers day (her birthday is May 2nd, and Mothers day is the 2nd Sunday in May in Australia - is it the same elsewhere?) <3
Posted by: Danielle | Mar 23, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Another gorgeous cake! I'm definitely swooning. :-)
Posted by: Tracy | Mar 23, 2011 at 05:35 PM
Oh my goodness, that cake is so cool! I love it for mother's day...hmmm, wonder if I could do it...
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blogging | Mar 23, 2011 at 06:14 PM
Oh, this is gorgeous. Hydrangeas always remind me of my dear Nan, who passed away two years ago. This would be perfect for Mothers Day to remember her. S x
Posted by: Sarah | Mar 23, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Just gorgeous Amanda!! You inspire me to try all these fun things!!
Posted by: TidyMom | Mar 23, 2011 at 07:11 PM
You ooze talent girl!
And you make it look so easy! I am super grateful you do tutorials!
xoxo
Posted by: Christina | Mar 23, 2011 at 09:10 PM
So very, very lovely. I heart this cake.
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | Mar 23, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Breathtakingly gorgeous!
Posted by: Allison [Haute Box] | Mar 23, 2011 at 10:50 PM
This is simply gorgeous! I love the natural fluidity of it.... Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: paddle attachment | Mar 24, 2011 at 12:48 AM
The patience you must have to be able to do these decorations! Beautiful!
Posted by: Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen | Mar 24, 2011 at 01:41 AM
I came on your blog the first time looking at your original hydrangea cake post. I was excited when I went on foodgawker today to see the tutorial on how you did the petals. And you added it so fast. I will be sure to add you to my favorites list.
Posted by: Ashley Mae | Mar 24, 2011 at 02:10 AM
What a beautiful cake!
Posted by: carine | Mar 24, 2011 at 03:52 AM
oh my! This is really pretty!
I found you through the Decorated Cookie's post about your cookie giveaway.
Kelsey
Posted by: Kelsey | Mar 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Absolutly lovely:) I love what you do. Everytime.
Posted by: Pehrnilla | Mar 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM
You make it look so easy! I am really awful with that pastry tip, though. Flowers are always my downfall. I know my cake wouldn't look nearly as pretty as yours does!
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Mar 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM