Winter Cake Design - Tutorial

Here is the First tutorial of 2025 - A Winter Cake adorned with delicate pink poinsettias.

This design is perfect for any occasions - you can change the colour of the bloom and turn it in to a vibrant summer design, or delicate autumn design or even bright red for Christmas!

Watch the full video below 👇  

Step 1: Preparing the Canvas

Start by covering your cake with a smooth layer of buttercream. For a classic winter look, you can leave the buttercream uncoloured for a snowy effect, or tint it pink to compliment the poinsettias. 

Step 2: Preparing the Palette

• Pink: For the poinsettia petals, mix a few shades of pink ranging from soft blush to Fushcia.

• Green: Create varying tones for leaves and foliage.

• Red and Yellow: For details like berries and stamens.

Set these colours on your palette for easy access while decorating.

Step 3: Painting the Poinsettias

• Pick Up Your Tools: Using a medium-sized palette knife, pick up a small amount of pink buttercream. Gently swipe the knife across the cake to create petal shapes. Layer the petals to mimic the natural formation of poinsettias.

• Add Flower Centers: Pipe the centers of the flowers using yellow or red buttercream for a realistic touch.

Step 4: Adding Leaves and Details

• Painting Leaves: Use the palette knife to paint leaves around the poinsettias. 

• Detail Work: Use cocktail sticks to etch veins on the leaves or to add texture to the petals.

• Berries and Stamens: Pipe small red dots for berries and yellow or gold accents for stamens, enhancing the festive look. 

Step 5: Final Touches

The final step is all about creating that magical winter glow:

• Lightly dust the cake with edible glitter for a frosty shimmer.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial.

Tag us on social media with your creations, and let’s spread the joy of winter baking together.

Happy decorating!
Neetha