Discover the sweet magic of My Favorite Floral Desserts that look just like blooms from the garden and taste even better! When it comes to flower desserts, floral desserts, flower cookies, and flower cakes, I’m always in. There’s just something magical about floral desserts for summer—they feel fresh, whimsical, and straight out of a fairy tale.
I love using a petal piping tip to swirl up roses or delicate blossoms.
I adore making desserts topped with pressed edible flowers or painted with floral royal icing designs.
They’re so elegant, and surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it.
These cookies feel like something you’d find at a boutique bakery, and they make the perfect gift or table centerpiece.
Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 222
Fondant Flowers for a Finishing Touch
If I’m not working with buttercream, I almost always reach for fondant.
Rolling, shaping, and painting fondant flowers can be a peaceful and creative outlet, allowing for intricate detail.
I like to make a few batches of flowers ahead of time and keep them stored away for decorating future cakes or cupcakes.
It’s a fun way to get ahead on party prep and still keep things looking extra special.
Not Every Dessert Needs to Be Floral
Not every dessert needs flowers to shine!
But when I’m in the mood to bake something magical and dreamy, floral desserts are my go-to.
And even if you’re not into flower designs, you’ll still find inspiration in trying new flavors, playing with colors, or decorating in ways that make you happy.
A Personal Note from Janine
As you probably know by now, I love flowers — they make me so happy! This spring, I spent some time in our side yard planting Zinnia seeds again, just like I did last year. And the hollyhocks? They popped up on their own, which felt like such a sweet little surprise from the garden.
It’s been blooming beautifully, and while I’m so glad everything’s thriving, it’s a little sad too… because we’re about to head out on our big move from California to Florida. I won’t get to see everything fully bloom this season, which definitely pulls at my heart a bit.
But even though I’m leaving my flower garden behind, it’s always going to stay with me. It’s inspired so many things I do — especially in my baking — and I know it’ll keep showing up in the little details, like the colors I use or how I decorate a cake. This garden has been such a gift, and I’ll carry it with me wherever I go.
Thanks for joining me this weekend and I hope you’re having a wonderful Saturday!
Cheers,
This Week’s Inspiration – My Favorite Floral Desserts
This buttery flower cookies recipe makes the cutest (and tastiest!) little treats. They start with soft lemon sugar cookie dough that you roll into balls and press with a Nordic Ware cookie stamp to get that beautiful flower shape.
After baking, each one gets a little sprinkle of sugar and a dollop of lemon curd in the center!
Fried Rice Paper Flowers are a delightful and visually stunning dessert made by deep-frying delicate rice paper sheets, creating crisp, airy petals that resemble blooming flowers. Each crispy rice paper chip is held together with a dollop of colorful mochi in the center, adding a chewy contrast to the light and crunchy texture.
Once fried to a golden perfection, these edible rice paper flowers are dusted with a sprinkle of sugar, enhancing their subtle sweetness.
Need a beautiful feminine cake for a special occasion? Then it would help if you made this Easy Rosette Cake Tutorial.
This stunning cake is impressive with its gorgeous floral frosting. Make the flowers in either a couple of colors or create an ombre effect.
It would be best if you had some buttercream frosting a Wilton 1M tip, and you’re ready to make these cute rosettes.
A Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe is a delicious, sweet treat like the famous Tom Cruise Christmas cake he sends to friends. This cake is moist, buttery, and packed with coconut flavor, often topped with a luscious coconut frosting sprinkled with shredded coconut.
It’s the kind of simple, homemade dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
I love hydrangea flowers, so combining them into a beautiful cake would be nice. This hydrangea cake is simple to create but looks like it came from a fancy pastry shop. There is no need to pipe buttercream, as this recipe uses fondant and a hydrangea cutout for the blossoms.
This stunning flower cake is perfect for birthdays, showers, weddings, and more!
Recipe for Gluten Free Pizzelles
This Recipe for Gluten Free Pizzelles is easy to make with just a few ingredients. No flour surpasses the authentic Italian gluten-free Caputo flour, crafted meticulously in Italy.
Indulge in this thin, crispy, buttery cookie that pairs perfectly with a bowl of creamy ice cream or a cup of coffee.
This Bee Hive Cake recipe and Nordic mold are absolutely adorable. I originally baked the honey lemon cake from Nordic but, I liked my cream cheese carrot cake recipe. Add some charming piped flowers for decoration to give this delightful cake an extra touch of cuteness.
I topped it off with some adorable candy honey bees for decoration, which added the perfect touch.
Have you come across the trending Flower Pretzels Recipe on Instagram and TikTok? I couldn’t resist giving these delightful flower pretzel bites a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to whip up and how delicious they turned out.
All you require are a handful of basic ingredients: M&Ms, square pretzels, and pink chocolate meltaways.
You’ve probably seen these Mini Lemon Flower Tarts all over social media. I jazz them up by adding colorful twists to my homemade cookie dough. Those springtime colors give these treats an extra pop!
They’re not just adorable—they’re delicious, all thanks to that sweet, tangy lemon curd filling paired with the sugar cookie. Plus, they’re super easy to make!
This individual-sized Mirror Glaze Mousse Cake is a delicious blend of strawberry-infused mousse and a shiny white chocolate glaze that sparkles like a mirror.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this cake is a perfect choice.
Discover how to make these unique Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars that are both delicious and visually stunning. The frosting is applied in a painterly fashion, transforming each bar into a beautiful floral scene.
You don’t need any artistic skills to create these simple yet gorgeous flower designs on your Sugar Cookie Bars.
Since peonies are popping up in stores, let’s decorate a Peony Cake with Fresh Flowers. Peonies happen to be edible, so they are safe. But, before adding any flowers, always make sure the flowers are not poisonous.
Today, I’m going to share a technique in which the flowers have no contact with the cake.
More Desserts From My Friends
There’s no better way to enjoy a day than with a batch of delicious and beautifully decorated spring flower cookies. Check out Leslie’s recipe for a sweet treat.
Summer calls for sweet, simple, and delicious, vanilla Carrot Cake Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Check out Tieghan’s recipe!
Latest Obsession – Cookie Press
I’m loving these cookie flower presses! They’re so easy to use — load the dough, press, and you’ve got the cutest little flower-shaped cookies in seconds. I was honestly surprised at how perfectly they hold their shape, and the designs are just adorable.
They’re such a fun way to add a sweet, homemade touch to any dessert table — and perfect for baby showers, or just a cozy baking day at home. If you haven’t tried them yet, they’re a total treat to use!
This Week’s Tip – Baking Spray
I made a batch of sugar cookies using my cookie press, and after a bit of trial and error, I found that using a cookie spray with flour worked so much better for getting the dough to release cleanly. I had no idea that kind of spray even existed — it’s a total game changer!
If you’ve ever struggled with dough sticking in the press or not holding its shape, definitely give this spray a try. It made the whole process so much easier (and way less frustrating!). I’ll definitely be keeping a can in my pantry from now on.
My Amazon Finds – Floral Desserts
Hey there!
If you’ve been wanting to try flower-themed baking this summer, I say go for it.
Grab some floral inspiration, mix up something sweet, and let your kitchen bloom.
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