How To Create Cake-Worthy Orchid Blossoms?

To create sugar moth orchids, you need scissors, a container of water, and floral tape or glue. Cut the stem of the orchid and attach it to the cake using either the tape or glue. Orchids are a popular addition to modern wedding cakes, novelty cakes, and even cupcakes. In this video, you will learn how to pipe buttercream orchids from start to finish, mixing colors, basic piping techniques, and a step-by-step process.

Orchids are a fantastic flower to create and are a popular addition to modern wedding cakes, novelty cakes, and even cupcakes. In these lessons, Paul takes you through each step of making the gumpaste moth orchid tutorial/phalaenopsis orchid. The tutorial is by multi-award-winning UK cake designer Cassie Brown from her recent book, The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers.

For the orchids, you will use Squires floral paste, which will dry hard and keep its shape. Color the orchids with a small hint of pink on the petals.

Orchids look great on wedding cakes and can be created using fondant or gum paste. Top cake decorator Robert Haynes provides expert video tuition on making a cymbidium orchid cake. Overall, orchids are a versatile and beautiful addition to any cake.