Mother's Day Garden Flower Cake
Bright, floral, and easy to make, this lovely centerpiece is perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Cake base
- 1 box Cake mix (any flavor)
- as called for Eggs, oil, and water Follow the instructions on the box.
Frosting & tools
- 1 batch Buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- as needed Piping bags and tips For decorating the cake.
Color & decoration
- various Food coloring (gel recommended)
- as desired Edible flowers or candy flowers For decoration.
- as desired Green sprinkles or edible green grass Optional for a garden look.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake mix according to package instructions; pour batter into a pan and bake as directed, then cool completely.
- While cake cools, make buttercream frosting and divide it into bowls for coloring.
- Tint each bowl of frosting with food coloring to make different flower shades.
Decoration
- Spread a base layer of buttercream over the cooled cake to create a smooth surface.
- Fill piping bags and pipe flower shapes across the top, using different colors and tips for variety.
- Add edible flowers or candy flowers as centers and accents, then sprinkle green sprinkles or edible grass around them.
- Chill briefly to set the frosting if needed, then serve and enjoy with family.
Notes
For serving, serve slices with lightly whipped cream and fresh berries. Garnish each plate with a small mint sprig for color. For variety, offer an easy blueberry cake alongside.