If you’re dreaming of a wedding cake that feels effortlessly romantic and beautifully botanical, pressed flower wedding cakes are a gorgeous choice. Each cake is adorned with carefully arranged, flattened edible blooms (which can be fresh or dried), creating a delicate, artful finish that’s both polished and sophisticated.
To ensure your cake is as safe and delicious as it is beautiful, we have put together a guide to pressed flower cakes, including decorating ideas, the best edible flowers to use and helpful tips to make creating your own floral masterpiece a breeze.
What is a Pressed Flower Wedding Cake?
A Pressed Flower wedding cake is decorated with edible flowers that have been carefully dried and flattened, or sometimes, fresh blooms. This technique creates a precise, botanical design that sits flush against the cake’s surface. Unlike Flowerfetti cakes, which scatter petals loosely, pressed flower cakes have a controlled, artful appearance. They are typically made with dried or preserved edible blooms to ensure safety and longevity, making them a practical and elegant option for weddings.
Pressed Flower Wedding Cakes We’re Obsessed With
Gillian and Karl’s wildflower meadow-style pressed flower cake by Solo Bake.
Lan and Donal’s fresh garden-style flower cake was the perfect finishing touch to their al fresco wedding celebration.
Adrienne and Paddy’s simple yet stylish pressed flower and funfetti cake by Laura Boland.
Julie and Joe’s pressed flower wedding cake which was perfect for their rustic barn wedding.
Roisin and Tom’s colourful pressed flower wedding cake by Colhoun Creations.
Claire and Eoin’s nature-inspired wedding featured a stunning wildflower pressed flower cake by Solobakes.
This tiered cake with pressed dried flowers on Swiss Meringue buttercream by Camerino was the perfect addition to Kate and Neil’s chic city wedding.
For their flower-filled wedding at home, Weronika and Alex’s pressed flower wedding cake by Piece of Cake was the perfect choice.
This stunning summer wedding cake with pressed stem flowers by Camerino Bakery.
A Guide to Creating Your Own Pressed Flower Wedding Cake
Pressed flower wedding cakes are a stunning way to bring a delicate, botanical touch to your big day. Most pressed flower cakes are made using dried edible flowers, which hold their shape beautifully and are easy to work with. If you do choose to use fresh flowers, make sure they are safe to eat, organic, and haven’t been treated with pesticides, and check that they won’t wilt or bleed onto your icing.
Most flowers, including those from florists, may have been treated with chemicals to extend shelf life, so it’s best to source your blooms from a reputable organic supplier or grow your own. If using petals from your garden, ensure the species and variety are definitely edible and kept away from areas where pets roam. Alternatively, you can try local farmers markets, garden centres, specialty food halls, or ask your baker or caterer if they can supply suitable edible flowers.
Our Favourite Edible Petals for Pressed Flower Wedding Cakes
- Rose
- Dianthus
- Marigold
- Impatiens
- Bachelor Buttons
- Orange Blossom
- Pansy
- Viola
- Begonia
- Daisy
- Lilac
- Hibiscus
- Nasturtium
- Mallow
- Sweet Violet
Top Tips for Your Pressed Flower Wedding Cake
- Dried edible petals are the easiest option for pressed flower cakes, but fresh flowers can work if chosen carefully.
- Consider the type of cake and icing you are using. Some flowers have delicate petals that can absorb moisture or fat from buttercream or fresh cream if left on the cake too long.
- Always remove pistils and stamens before eating.
- Keep allergies in mind, as some guests may be sensitive to certain blooms.
- Even if the flowers aren’t being eaten, it’s essential to use petals that are safe and edible.
- Never push flower stalks directly into your cake. If using full, fresh blooms, insert them into flower picks first, which are available from cake decorating shops.
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