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!
*****
For those of you that signed up to send Bakerella a cookie care package, (or if you are interested now) can you please send me an email with "bakerella" in the subject line?
manda2177@aol.com
I had a little computer problem and lost a whole folder of names... so please help me out and resend it if you can. I will then get you detailed information about how that will happen! :)
Wow. I may enjoy baking, but this is definitely beyond me. Impressive stuff.
Posted by: Sprinzette @ Ginger and Almonds | Mar 24, 2011 at 01:44 PM
I just want to say that you are the most incredible baker i have ever "seen" and tha most generous! I am a BIG fan in Portugal. Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Marisol Goncalves | Mar 24, 2011 at 05:58 PM
This cake looks beautiful, and definitely perfect for Mother's Day! Bookmarking it for sure :) Thank you!
Posted by: Baking Serendipity | Mar 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM
you have such lovely ideas and you make them seem so easy to execute. bless your heart, that's all i can say. :)
Posted by: grace | Mar 25, 2011 at 01:17 AM
Thank you! I am so excited that you shared this! The cake looked amazingly beautiful but I didn't think I could ever make something like that - now I think I can and can't wait to try it!
Posted by: The Café Sucré Farine | Mar 25, 2011 at 04:26 AM
This is so pretty!!! Love the way the whole cake is covered with the flowers. :)
Posted by: kang li | Mar 25, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Oh that was one gorgeous cake!! I may do something like that for my mom-in-law, she loves hydrangeas. I did a video a couple years showing how to make them on cuppies, pretty much the same technique but I added some yellow for the center and a leaf here and here:
Posted by: SeriousCakes | Mar 25, 2011 at 03:59 PM
I'm surprised this is your first attempt at making hydrangeas because your cake is absolutely stunning! I have a feeling that you're one of those ultra-talented people who succeeds at anything you put your hand to. I'd love to see this cake with blue/green variegated hydrangeas.
Posted by: 7Hollie11 | Mar 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM
What a fabulous way to decorate a cake! It is so bright and girly! I love it. I am going to test this out as soon as I can. And yes, I think that pale pink and white would look gorgeous. I would have never guessed that you're new to piping flowers.
Posted by: Brittany | Mar 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM
I seriously love making your cakes! I get nervous though, so before I go big, I practice making the flowers on little cupcakes first. My mom and dad love them... and so do my puppies who manage to nab them everytime!
Posted by: Ashley | Mar 27, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Hydrangeas are my all time favorite flower! Think I may just *attempt* this gorgeous cake!
Posted by: Wenderly | Mar 27, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Oh. My. Gosh. That last photo just blew me away. This is definitely what I want my wedding cake to look like! :) Thanks for sharing!! xx G
Look Who's Wearing (LwW)
Posted by: Gayatri Kumar | Mar 27, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Wow! That is one gorgeous cake! I would have a hard time cutting into it because it is sooo pretty!
Posted by: The Texas Peach | Mar 29, 2011 at 07:45 PM
you're probaby super busy having a baby :) Yea babies! :)
but i took a crack at this gorgeous cake yesterday.... http://betchacanteatjustone.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/thanks-mom/
I think it turned out pretty great, thanks for the tutorial!!
Posted by: katie | Mar 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM
It seems like every time I'm drawn to a cake, it is always one of yours (each design is amazing!) I recently have done a couple versions of your rose cakes and everyone is always so impressed!
I can't wait to try this one too! Everything is absolutely adorable. Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: erin @naturally ella | Mar 31, 2011 at 02:33 PM
VERY pretty! Love the colors you used!
Posted by: Marie Porter | Mar 31, 2011 at 05:11 PM
My goodness...THAT is a gorgeous cake!
Posted by: Mama M. | Mar 31, 2011 at 09:48 PM
So I tried it!!! And your Rose Cake as well! Thanks for the awesome tutorials! I have a bit more practice to go to make my Hydrangeas to look as good as yours!! Would love for you to have a look!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/Sift-by-kara/191063980908412
Posted by: Kara | Apr 03, 2011 at 03:39 AM
This is such a pretty technique. I am thinking about trying it for my daughter's 2nd birthday, but maybe with a more kid-oriented cake (less sugar, mainly - I've heard about using pumpkin puree to substitute for the oil and sugar??). I wonder what kind of frosting I could make that wouldn't be a sugar rush for her... any ideas?
Posted by: Sasha @ Global Table Adventure | Apr 04, 2011 at 12:43 PM
i know i don't need to tell you this because you HAVE to hear it a zillion times a day --- but i can't hold back. you are so amazing!!! i'm so happy this blog exists so i can see your gorgeous work! i just need to figure out a way to actually eat some of those items you make :)
Posted by: gwen | Apr 04, 2011 at 09:39 PM
I just have a general cake question....I am making a cake for an event on Friday, how far in advance can I make the cake and have it frosted? (I am just using a boxed cake mix with your buttercream recipe. Instead of the cream I am using a strawberry falvored soda)
Thanks!!
Posted by: kristie | Apr 05, 2011 at 09:20 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61536559@N08/5595683219/
well i started off making the rose cake. so i baked two white cake rounds. then i saw the hydrangea cake and switched to making this! i got all the way to piping and lo and behold i didnt have the right tip. so i switched back to the rose cake resulting in this hybrid
thought id share :)
Posted by: mliz | Apr 06, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Wow.
Posted by: jolieme | Apr 12, 2011 at 05:51 AM
This is so beautiful! you are amazingly talented!!! :)
Posted by: emily | Apr 16, 2011 at 04:51 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous! The flowers looks real. Love that fork, too!
Posted by: Brigette P. | Apr 17, 2011 at 01:47 PM
This is the most beautiful cake, I wouldn't even want to cut into it!!
You make it look so simple!
Posted by: Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday | Apr 19, 2011 at 07:35 AM
If you make a pale pink one I want to see pictures, this is a beautiful cake. I am so inspired. I love to cake decorate, just never seem to set aside time to do it.
Posted by: Cindy Carnes | Apr 19, 2011 at 08:23 AM
This is so beautiful!
Posted by: Jodi | Apr 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Totally awesome! Thanks for sharing with us...I will have to try this! :)
Posted by: Mobrnis | Apr 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Such a wonderful creation! Well done.
Posted by: MarieElizabeth | Apr 19, 2011 at 01:28 PM
That is awesome! Hydrangeas and roses were my wedding flowers. I can see this as dessert for an anniversary dinner. Great idea and tutorial.
Posted by: Geni | Apr 19, 2011 at 01:36 PM
So gorgeous! These look better than the real deal!
Posted by: Jennifer @ keepitsimplefoods | Apr 19, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Seriously, the most gorgeous cake I have EVER seen.
Posted by: Claire | Apr 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
oh, good heavens. You make everything look so EASY!! I did your rose cake the other day, and called it a "rosie posie cake." It was a HUGE hit with the birthday girl! Maybe someday I can work up to a cake like this. *grin*
Posted by: Aunt LoLo | Apr 20, 2011 at 12:07 AM
fantastica!
Posted by: matilda | Apr 20, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Stunning! I saw this on Pioneer woman's site. Congratulations on yet another feature Amanda!
Posted by: Renee (kudos kitchen) | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:01 AM
This is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous. Breathtaking.
How do you make the petals?
Posted by: Rochelle | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:04 PM
I think I´ve gone twice over your cake, and everytime I look at it, it´s more beautiful. WOW!, congratulations. I love Hydrangeas, so this could be my favourite cake.
Kisses from Spain
Marialuisa
Posted by: Marialuisa | Apr 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I love this cake so much, I was inspired to try it myself today. It didn't turn out as beautiful as yours but I am happy with it and had fun doing it. Thanks!
Posted by: dah | Apr 22, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Wow - I am impressed, so beautiful and fairly simple - thank you for sharing
Posted by: M Patrick | Apr 22, 2011 at 09:21 PM
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.
Posted by: True Religion Jeans | Apr 23, 2011 at 02:45 AM
I just spotted your wonderful cake! I think I will make cupcakes and bring them to my Mom. She 's in a nursing home.
Not the big question is... how do I make sugar free buttercream?
Posted by: Patti | Apr 23, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Awesome looking cake, this will be on my retirement List of things to do.
Posted by: Snohoney42 | Apr 23, 2011 at 08:43 AM
I used your tutorial for a rose cake a few months ago and think I am going to have to try this one too. It is so beautiful! You do such an incredible job making incredibly beautiful cakes with relatively simple steps. Thank you!
I really love the way you integrated the different colors.
Posted by: Alyssa | Apr 23, 2011 at 04:52 PM
This cake is beautiful, very creative. Shared it with my sister and daughter(hoping she makes it for me for Mother's Day)! So glad I came upon your tutorial, it's terrific and I just love your commentary!
Posted by: Kristyn | Apr 24, 2011 at 06:05 AM
This would be a wonderful cake for a bridal or baby shower, just customize the colors to fit the shower...sooo beautiful, I just love it!
Posted by: Christina | Apr 27, 2011 at 11:33 AM
hi! beautiful cake! i want to make it for my mother next week! i am wondering if you baked 2 layers of the white cake you have linked, and cut them horizontally in half to make 4 layers or if you made 4 layers of that white cake. also, i've never shaped a cake before - any tips for dome-ing? or do you know of an online tutorial? thanks so much!
Posted by: lauren | Apr 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Attempting to make this for Mother's Day but in cupcake form. Bretton Woods housewives, I'm sure I'll have enough for you too! I'm only sharing if they turn out decent. :)
Posted by: Mcmansfield | May 03, 2011 at 02:12 PM
I failed. :(
Posted by: Dana | May 08, 2011 at 05:30 PM
A friend of mine forwarded me this recipe with a tongue-in-cheek request that I make it for her birthday (she lives about a thousand miles away, so that's not likely, LOL). It was so pretty that I decided to make it for my grandmother's instead. For a family gathering of that size, though, we need two cakes, so I first did a bundt cake with basket-weave icing, then set the hydrangea cake on top. Once I added some braid to finish the basket, it was fun and fabulous! You can see a (not fabulous) photo at http://roseannamwhite.blogspot.com/2011/05/word-of-week-memorial.html
Posted by: Roseanna M. White | May 30, 2011 at 09:41 AM