The strawberry cakeis without question one of the most popular cakes ever and goes well with every occasion. And the right cake decoration gives it the finishing touch. And since the cake itself is made of strawberries, it's only logical that these delicious fruits are also used for decoration. However, strawberry decoration is of course also suitable for other types of cakes, cakes and pastries. For example, the combination of chocolate and fresh strawberries tastes just as wonderful. That's why today we'll show you some pretty ideas for strawberry decorations as well as simple instructions on how to make roses from strawberries.
Strawberry decoration for cakes in the shape of roses
What looks very complicated at first glance is actually very easy to make - strawberry florets look simply wonderful and are the perfect jewelry forromantic cakes and cakes. And what is better for creating than a decoration that you can then even eat? It's so easy to make roses out of strawberries:
- Strawberries
- sharp kitchen knife
- to fix on the cake: spritz gel or apricot jam
The strawberry rose looks particularly authentic when the green of the strawberries is still there. But of course you can also remove this beforehand. Wash the strawberries well and you're ready to use the strawberryMake decorations. To do this, cut the strawberry down to about one and a half centimeters high. Then turn the strawberry and make another cut at the same height. Be careful not to accidentally cut the strawberry. Continue like this until you get back to the first cut. You should end up with a row of four or five “petals,” or incisions.
Then continue with the second row. Here the cuts should be offset from the first row, i.e. always between two of the lower ones, and also be narrower. Once you're around, come the third row, which should be offset from the second and have even smaller cuts. If the strawberry is larger or you have made the rows close together, a fourth row may also be necessary. Finally, all you have to do is cut the tip straight and your first rose is ready for the strawberry decoration. You can attach the roses with the “glues” mentioned above or you can stick them on toothpicks and then stick them into the cake.
Decorate strawberry cake with simple slices
You can even decorate a strawberry cake with normal slicesa cake. It is important that the slices are not too thick. The outer ones may be thicker because they lie flat on the surface, but the closer you get to the center, the more pliable the strawberry slices need to be. Start on the outside and create a row with the slices overlapping each other. Then make the second row further in, which should overlap the first. This is how you work your way to the middle.
Make your own star as a strawberry decoration
To make such a star, slice the strawberries lengthwise. In this way, the slices retain the typical tapered shape of strawberries. Here, too, you work your way from the outside in. For the first row, arrange the slices so that the tip is at the edge of the cake. The second row is slightly offset from the first so that they protrude slightly upwards. Work your way to the middle. You can then place a whole strawberry or any other decoration in the center of the cake or cake and in this way complete the strawberry decoration.
Idea for small strawberries as decoration
Cut the small strawberries lengthways into thin slices again. You can then use these slices to create two strips lying next to each other at any point. The strawberries are reminiscent in this waylittle hearts. It's the perfect strawberry decoration for a cake or cake for Valentine's Day.
Cover strawberries in chocolate
Should the strawberry decoration for cakes and tarts be one?Touch of chocolateIf you offer or would like to complement a chocolate cake with fruity chocolate, you can also make chocolate strawberries. And it's really quite easy! Get the chocolate you want (dark, dark, milk or white chocolate). You can also combine several. Then gently melt the chocolate in a water bath.
Now you have the choice: Either you take a strawberry between your thumb and forefinger and dip half of it in chocolate or you can coat the entire fruit. In this case, you can use a toothpick or kebab skewer. Remove the strawberry leaves and insert the skewer into the wider side from below. Now you can completely immerse the fruit in the hot chocolate without burning yourself. Let the chocolate cool and harden and you're ready to gochocolatey decorationFinish with strawberries on the cake.
Decorating cake – ideas with delicious strawberries
We have a few more belowmore decoration ideascompiled. It doesn't always have to be complicated figures and shapes. If you want it to be particularly quick, you can simply use the whole strawberries and arrange them on the cake or cake. They can be combined with other fruits and flowers or with pretty decorations from the piping bag. Get inspired!
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