Elevate Your Marks & Spencer’s Vanilla Naked Cake with Dried Flowers
Looking for a show-stopping cake that doesn’t break the bank? Marks & Spencer’s Vanilla Naked Cakes are the perfect blank canvas for any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, birthday, or intimate gathering, these cakes offer a light, fluffy Madeira sponge generously filled with vanilla buttercream—ready for you to decorate and make your own.
🍰 Choose Your Canvas: One-Tier vs. Two-Tier
1. Vanilla Naked Cake (Serves 24) – £35
This single-tier cake is ideal for smaller gatherings or as a base for creative decoration. Its dimensions are 193mm in width and 104mm in height, providing ample space for your floral arrangements. It’s a favourite for birthdays and intimate celebrations.
2. Vanilla Two-Tier Naked Cake (Serves 36) – £50
Perfect for larger events, this two-tier cake consists of a 193mm x 104mm bottom tier and a 153mm x 104mm top tier. The tiers are delivered separately, allowing you to assemble them at home. It’s a popular choice for weddings and grand celebrations.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/vanilla-two-tier-naked-cake-serves-36-/p/ckp60576527
🌸 Decorating with Dried Flowers
Dried flowers add a timeless, rustic elegance to your cake. Here’s how you can style your M&S Vanilla Naked Cake:
• Top Tier Accents: Place a small bouquet of dried lavender, eucalyptus, or wheat on the top tier for a minimalist yet chic look.
• Side Embellishments: Adorn the sides with sprigs of gypsophila (baby’s breath) or statice for a soft, romantic feel.
• Base Decoration: Wrap the base with a ribbon of dried foliage or a garland of dried flowers for a cohesive design.
• Colour Coordination: Match the dried flowers to your event’s colour scheme—think blush pinks for weddings, vibrant hues for birthdays, or autumnal tones for seasonal gatherings.
🧁 Tips for Safe Decoration
• Use a Barrier:
Here are several ways to protect cakes from dried flowers:
1. Use Parchment Paper or Wax Paper: Place a layer of parchment or wax paper between the cake and the dried flowers to create a barrier and prevent direct contact.
2. Edible Flower Paste: Use an edible flower paste to adhere the dried flowers to the cake, ensuring they don’t touch the cake’s surface.
3. Flower Picks or Skewers: Insert dried flowers on flower picks or wooden skewers to keep them elevated above the cake surface, avoiding direct contact.
4. Floral Foam: Place the dried flowers into floral foam that’s hidden within a cake topper, so the flowers don’t touch the cake directly.
5. Flower Supports: Use cake-safe flower supports or holders to keep the dried flowers arranged at a distance from the cake.
6. Plastic Wrap or Cake Shields: Wrap the dried flowers in a clear plastic wrap or use cake shields to prevent any contact with the cake, especially if you want them to stay intact.
7. Coating the Flowers: Lightly coat the dried flowers in a food-safe coating, like edible varnish or a light spray of sugar syrup, to seal them and protect the cake from moisture.
8. Create a Separate Floral Arrangement: Place the dried flowers on a separate cake topper that can be placed on top of the cake after it’s been served to avoid any moisture from the cake touching them.
• Avoid Edible Contact: While dried flowers are beautiful, they’re not meant to be eaten. Use them purely for decoration.
• Reusability: After the event, your dried flowers can be kept as keepsakes or reused for future occasions.
Whether you choose the single-tier or two-tier M&S Vanilla Naked Cake, decorating with dried flowers allows you to create a stunning centerpiece that reflects your personal style and the essence of your celebration. Get in touch and we can make a unique and personalised flower arrangement for your cake. Happy decorating!
