Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

Even cakes topped with store-bought frosting can still taste decadent if you follow these go-to tips and tricks from baking experts.

Create adorable icing flowers using a palette knife, blending colors and textures for a stunning, lifelike design. This video showcases simple techniques to transform your cakes into beautiful works ...

Learn how to make a delicious chocolate cake with ganache frosting, decorated with spring flowers! Full recipe in the description.

Ben Fullard, 46, from Erdington, Birmingham spends up to three days perfecting the flowers - which look so realistic that they're often confused for the real deal. From tulips to roses, clematis and ...

Spice up a winter day with this traditional cake which is one of my favourites, here served with a twist of orange flower water and pistachio nuts to make it a little different. Before you start ...