Flower Cakes

Birds do it, bees do it, and brides do it, too -- no, not that! We mean they all love flowers. Ever since Queen Victoria wore a wreath of orange blossoms in her hair on her wedding day, flowers have played a huge part in the walk down the aisle. Why not push the petal theme further by incorporating them into your cake as well? These days, bakers have found more and more clever ways to use them as decorative motifs, whether real or fanciful creations in sugar, paper, or fabric.