How To Create Icing Peonies?

This video demonstrates how to pipe buttercream peony flowers onto cakes, covering the process from start to finish. The video covers basic piping techniques, mixing colors, and creating a stunning ombre effect by gradually changing the color of the icing as you move from the center of the peony to the outer petals.

To make buttercream peonies, you will need stiff consistency royal icing in white, pink, red, or yellow, a flower nail, parchment paper squares, a Styrofoam block to rest the nail in, and a small dot of icing on your flower nail. Place one cardboard on the bottom and the other on top of the cake, using an off-set spatula to add the icing onto the layers between the two pieces of cardboard. Use a spatula or scraper to smooth the icing.

The most important ingredients are the right piping tips, the correct consistency of buttercream, and patience. In the video, Salted Honey demonstrates piping roses and a beautiful buttercream peony using one tip.

In the video, the instructions include blending butter in a mixer, adding vanilla and salt, slowly adding confectioner’s sugar, and adding vegetable shortening. Begin by coloring the fondant or gum paste in a color of your choice, then knead it and add a pinch of tylo powder to create a smooth texture.

In conclusion, this video provides a step-by-step guide on how to pipe buttercream peony flowers onto cakes, including creating beautiful ombre effects and creating beautiful peony buds and closed roses.