Test Kitchen tip
We used cake turntable which turns in either direction for easy icing, combing and levelling. The decorated cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Ensure the flowers you choose are unsprayed non-toxic flowers. We used 20 assorted violas, 20 assorted pansies, 20 small pink daisies, 20 geraniums, 15 nasturtiums, 10 lavender stalks.

Place flowers face side down on a piece of copy paper to ensure the petals are lying flat on the sheet then cover with a second sheet of paper and transfer to the pages of a large book. After all the flowers have been carefully placed, weigh down the book with several books or a heavy weight to ensure the flowers are evenly pressed. Depending on the thickness of the petals they will need 1-2 weeks to fully dry out. For best colour use the freshest flowers.

Even though the flowers are edible and non-toxic varieties, remove before eating, if desired.