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How Many Edible Flowers Do You Need to Decorate a Cake? The Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re a home baker or a professional pastry chef, floral cake decorations can turn even the simplest sponge into a work of art.
Using edible flowers to decorate cakes is one of the easiest ways to create a visually stunning dessert. Whether you’re a home baker or a professional pastry chef, floral cake decorations can turn even the simplest sponge into a work of art. But the big question is — how many edible flowers do you actually need?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the right amount of edible flowers depending on your cake size, style, and the type of flowers you’re using. From minimal looks to full-floral showstoppers, here’s everything you need to know before you start decorating.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the right amount of edible flowers depending on your cake size, style, and the type of flowers you’re using. From minimal looks to full-floral showstoppers, here’s everything you need to know before you start decorating.
Why Use Edible Flowers for Cake Decoration?
Why Use Edible Flowers for Cake Decoration?
Edible flowers add natural colour, texture, and elegance to cakes. Unlike artificial decorations, fresh or pressed flowers give your cake a unique, organic look. They’re perfect for weddings, birthdays, seasonal celebrations, and professional photoshoots. Plus, using edible flowers supports sustainable, plant-based decoration trends that are growing in popularity among modern chefs.
Types of Edible Flowers You Can Use
There are two main types of edible flowers used in cake decorating:
We currently grow and supply the following edible flowers: Calendula, Viola mix, Dianthus mix, Borage, Marigold french, Marigold gem, Balsamina, Begonia, Cornflower, Buzz buttons, Torenia, Sweet alyssum, Verbena flower mix, Egyptian star, Sweet alyssum purple.
Edible flowers add natural colour, texture, and elegance to cakes. Unlike artificial decorations, fresh or pressed flowers give your cake a unique, organic look. They’re perfect for weddings, birthdays, seasonal celebrations, and professional photoshoots. Plus, using edible flowers supports sustainable, plant-based decoration trends that are growing in popularity among modern chefs.
Types of Edible Flowers You Can Use
There are two main types of edible flowers used in cake decorating:
- Pressed edible flowers – flat, dried flowers perfect for minimalist or vintage designs.
- Fresh edible flowers – vibrant, 3D flowers that create a lush, natural finish.
We currently grow and supply the following edible flowers: Calendula, Viola mix, Dianthus mix, Borage, Marigold french, Marigold gem, Balsamina, Begonia, Cornflower, Buzz buttons, Torenia, Sweet alyssum, Verbena flower mix, Egyptian star, Sweet alyssum purple.
How Many Edible Flowers Do You Need?
Here’s a quick breakdown to help you estimate how many edible flowers you’ll need based on your desired look.
1: Minimal Coverage – Simple and Elegant
Ideal for small cakes, modern designs, or adding a touch of colour to naked cakes.
Here’s a quick breakdown to help you estimate how many edible flowers you’ll need based on your desired look.
1: Minimal Coverage – Simple and Elegant
Ideal for small cakes, modern designs, or adding a touch of colour to naked cakes.
- Pressed flowers: 1–2 packs per cake tier
- Fresh flowers: 1–2 punnets
- Perfect for tea cakes, brunches, and events where less is more.
2: Medium Coverage – Balanced and Beautiful
Great for wedding cakes and cakes where flowers are visible from all sides.
3. Full Coverage – Lush Floral Statement
For bold, eye-catching cakes with flowers covering the top and sides.
Great for wedding cakes and cakes where flowers are visible from all sides.
- Pressed flowers: 2–3 packs per tier
- Fresh flowers: 1–2 Edible Flower Selection Wheels
- (Each wheel includes around 100–120 mixed flowers)
3. Full Coverage – Lush Floral Statement
For bold, eye-catching cakes with flowers covering the top and sides.
- Pressed flowers: 3–4 packs per tier
- Fresh flowers: 2–3 Selection Wheels
- Ideal for styled photoshoots, floral-themed events, or garden weddings.
Pro Tips for Applying Edible Flowers to Cakes
- Use edible glue to attach pressed flowers securely to the frosting.
- Add fresh edible flowers on the day of the event to keep them looking vibrant.
- Avoid refrigerating pressed flowers once applied — moisture can make them wilt or rehydrate.
When decorating a cake with edible flowers, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula — it all depends on your style and how much coverage you want. Start small, experiment, and build your design layer by layer. If you’re unsure what to choose, try one of our Edible Flower Selection Wheels — they include a colourful mix to get you started right away.
Browse our edible flower collection to find the perfect blooms for your next cake. Whether you're designing a minimalist dessert or a full-flower fantasy, Greeneration has everything you need to bring your vision to life.
Browse our edible flower collection to find the perfect blooms for your next cake. Whether you're designing a minimalist dessert or a full-flower fantasy, Greeneration has everything you need to bring your vision to life.
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Greeneration is the UAE’s trusted B2B supplier of fresh, locally grown edible flowers, serving: Fine dining restaurants, Boutique hotels, Vegan cafés, Caterers, Cocktail bars & mixologists.
Greeneration is the UAE’s trusted B2B supplier of fresh, locally grown edible flowers, serving: Fine dining restaurants, Boutique hotels, Vegan cafés, Caterers, Cocktail bars & mixologists.
Edible flowers are more than garnish — they’re a bold statement of creativity, sustainability, and culinary precision. At Greeneration, we grow, harvest, and deliver premium, lab-safe edible flowers — with no pesticides, no compromises, and no delays.
Want to try a seasonal flower box or build a custom mix for your menu?
📩 Let’s talk: orders@greeneration.ae
Want to try a seasonal flower box or build a custom mix for your menu?
📩 Let’s talk: orders@greeneration.ae
