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DIY: Paper Rose Cake

June 14, 2011 by Miso Bakes

Today we’re excited to share the first post from one of our new contributors!  Enjoy this great DIY cake project by Miso of Miso Bakes…..

I wanted this cake to be bold. I wanted it to be daring.  I wanted it to scream for attention, but at the same time, be quite the shy-pie.

My inspiration for this cake came about when I stumbled upon Martha Stewart’s Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial. I love both baking and crafting, so I figured I would tie the two together. Also, with the increasing popularity of handmade-themed weddings, I hoped the simplicity of this cake would encourage and inspire brides to try and make their own wedding cake.

DIY Paper Rose Cake by Miso Bakes  |  TheCakeBlog.com

The colors and the oversized and exaggerated roses were influenced by recent fashion trends. Because I wanted the colors of the roses to stand out (but not be too overwhelming) I chose grey to be the base color of the cake. For a more elegant cake, I think a pale pink, ivory, or even a white base would work. For a more daring cake, I think a black base with hot pink flowers would do the trick. Technically, depending on the color scheme, this cake will suit most themes and occasions, so let your imagination run wild!

DIY Paper Rose Cake by Miso Bakes  |  TheCakeBlog.com

To make the roses more food safe, I used food coloring and tea to color them instead of using paint.

DIY Paper Rose Cake by Miso Bakes  |  TheCakeBlog.com

PAPER ROSE CAKE
a DIY by Miso Bakes

1. Make roses according to the instructions provided on the Martha Stewart Website. (If you prefer, you may make the roses on skewers instead of floral wire.)

2. Make sure that your floral tape is tightly secured around the blossom, and that it is not too bulky.

3. Dip a rose in a bowl of diluted food coloring or tea, slowly rotating the rose until the whole rose, including the center, is soaked. (This process will be easier if you gently tip the bowl.) Repeat until all your roses are colored.

4. Gently give the roses a shake over the sink, and stick the roses in a cup of rice or a block of styrofoam. (Place a paper towel below the styrofoam or cup as excess liquid may drip.)

5. The petals of each rose will be clumped together, but it is okay. Let it dry for an hour or so.

6.  Using a blow dryer, gently dry the face of the rose on medium-high while supporting and cupping the whole blossom in one hand. The petals will separate as they dry. (The heat of the blow dryer may soften and slightly melt the floral tape, so be careful.)

7.  After drying the rose, if you hold it by its stem, the larger petals will flop over. To resolve this, add an extra layer of tape to the back, taping higher up the petals for more support.

8. Gently curl the tips of the rose with a toothpick and fluff the petals for volume.

9. Cut the stems of the roses to an appropriate size. If using floral wire, tape the whole wire with floral tape before inserting it into the cake.

10. Insert the roses into the cake.

11. Curl the outer petals back to hide the floral tape and the bulk.

TIPS:

1. The color of the roses will look a lot darker when wet, so keep this in mind as the final color of the roses will be lighter.

2. If making roses a few days in advance store them away from direct sunlight, or the colors will fade.

3. To accent the tips of the roses, use food coloring gel slightly diluted with a bit of alcohol or clear extract.

4. If decorating a buttercream cake, stick a small ball of sugarpaste through the back end of the skewer or floral wire, stopping at the bottom end of the blossom. The ball will act as a stopper and will keep the petals from touching and soaking up the moisture from the cake.

5. If you would like, you may add piping or leaves to the cake.

Happy Caking!

June 14, 2011 by Miso Bakes

Miso Bakes , CONTRIBUTOR

Miso is based in Los Angeles where she is a cake designer and teacher. She also travels internationally to share her craft and passion with others.

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Comments

  1. Sandra Downie @ thewhitelibrary.com says

    June 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    What a beautiful cake. So pretty!

  2. Trish says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    This is just gorgeous! Those roses are amazing!

  3. [email protected] says

    June 14, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    GORGEOUS!

  4. Lexi says

    June 14, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Oh my goodness! This is fabulous!

  5. Liesel says

    June 14, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    LOVE! If I was not already married, I would for sure do this!

  6. Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I have been anxiously awaiting your first post here! WOW! What a gorgeous cake, those flowers are stunning! I love the colors you picked, great tutorial!

  7. Sara - The Homespun Hostess says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    wow! amazing work!!

  8. Sara says

    June 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    I {heart} this cake!

  9. Keisha - Cupcak Wishes & Birthday Dreams says

    June 14, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Sooooo pretty – and smart too! LOVES IT!

  10. Tricia says

    June 15, 2011 at 5:52 am

    What a great idea! I could ‘maybe’ do this!

  11. Kristin - Something Sweet HP says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:08 am

    I love this cake! Too bad I’m at work or I would immediately play around with making those roses! Great post 🙂

  12. Amy - Amy's Party Ideas says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:34 am

    WOW!!!! That is just beautiful! I am amazed!!!

  13. Jess @ Pen N' Paperflowers says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:47 am

    Very pretty…I love using paper to decorate cakes and the idea of the coffee filters is such a beautiful outcome!!!

  14. Amber says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Love it! Congrats on your new gig with half baked, I am looking forward to seeing what’s next!

  15. Jodi says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Thank you for posting this. I can’t wait to try making these flowers!

  16. Lauryn says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    amazing work! the cake is so nice

  17. Rosie says

    February 13, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Hi! I love the way your roses came out with the technique you used…my question is: before the roses are dipped, should the petals be opened and should the petal edges be crimped…or should the flower be left as a giant “bud” then dipped, dried and coaxed open and crimped?

  18. flourbowlcakes says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Miso thank you sooo much for sharing, I love your originality and cant wait to recreate these…however I hasten to add..they will not come up as blooming as yours 🙁

  19. Kandeel says

    August 23, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Can i use wafer paper for these?

  20. ydanis says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Is this wafer paper or coffee filters? It doesn’t specify.

    • Carrie Sellman says

      November 7, 2014 at 7:19 am

      These roses are made using coffee filters.

  21. pink rose says

    November 12, 2019 at 4:52 am

    Hey,
    I noticed your article and read it. I just loved the way you wrote.
    Thanks for the given article.

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