Easy Ideas for Decorating a Cake with Succulents
Sometimes the same old cake feels a little, well, boring. If you’re a plant lover (or you’re searching for the perfect cake for the plant lover in your life), consider doing something a bit different for your next cake. Succulent plants are fun and spunky and cake decorated with succulents makes for a perfect eye-catching centerpiece. They’re a unique option, perfect for wedding or baby showers, birthdays, retirement parties, and more.
Although you can approach a succulent cake in so many different ways, here at ECBG, we’re partial to our stunner, Whole Potta Love. It’s basically artwork disguised as a delicious dessert, and it’ll make plant lovers swoon.
Read on for more on why we love all kinds of succulent cake ideas, everything you need to know about Whole Potta Love, and how we can help bring your succulent cake to life.
Why We Love to Decorate Cakes with Succulents
They’re chic: Succulent cakes are so fun. They’re gorgeous, creative centerpieces that guests won’t be able to stop talking about.
They’re versatile: Succulent cakes work well for so many occasions: wedding and baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, summery garden parties, and more.
They’re unique: Sure, succulent cakes may be trending right now, but there's still something about them that’s a bit unexpected. Rather than the same old, same old, opting for a chic cake that really fits your plant-loving personality.
Everything You Need to Know About “Whole Potta Love”
Our succulent-themed cake is called Whole Potta Love (cute, right?). This cake, along with all of our Cake Shop cakes can be customized with different flavors of cake layers and fillings. Here are a few of the reasons the Whole Potta Love is an ideal option, perfect for making your succulent cake dreams a reality (and fast!):
Realistic-looking leaves: The realistic looking leaves that sit on top of the cake are actually shaped and decorated fondant!
Delicious dirt: Who doesn’t love Oreo dirt? This fun detail is both delicious and nostalgic!
A clever pot design: The finishing touch is the base of the cake which is designed to look just like a potted plant.
Tips for DIY Succulent Cake Ideas
Feeling confident and ready to create your own succulent cake at home? Here are a few tips to help you make it happen:
Pick the right tools (a piping bag is a must!): If you’re going to attempt any kind of succulent cake at home, make sure you’re using the right tools. If you want to pipe your buttercream succulents on the cake, you’ll need good piping bags, a flower nail, and a set of piping tips that includes a leaf tip. You'll also want to pipe stars on your cake to help make the plants look more realistic. If you’re going to try your hand at fondant decorations, you’ll need fondant tools to make sure your decorations look their best. All of these tools and more of Erin’s favorites can be found right here!
Focus on colors: Depending on the types of succulents you’re creating, you’ll want to mix the following shades: dusty pink, greens, purples, yellows, and other similar color combinations for the most realistic look. Consider making a few different shades of your green color to add more dimension to the design. Combine juniper green, with moss green and other accent colors to get the look you want.
Add soil: We choose to use Oreo crumbs for our soil, but you can also use crushed graham crackers and even mix in a little brown sugar to give your soil a little extra oomph.
Make a statement: If you're going to do succulents, do succulents. Think bold buttercream flowers, tiny fondant cacti, and sculpted succulent cake toppers that bring serious desert drama.
Where to Buy Succulent Cakes
For our DIY enthusiasts we offer both in-person and online classes to perfect your buttercream flowers and learn how to pipe petals. Be sure to gather all the necessary supplies from our Amazon shop to set yourself up for success.
Not a piping pro? No problem at all! If you’re local to Chicago, ECBG only needs about 4-5 days’ notice to create the succulent cake of your dreams. You can order Whole Potta Love in our Cake Shop or reach out for more details about creating a completely custom cake (note that our custom cakes do require a minimum of 2 weeks notice).
When it comes to succulent cake designs we believe that cakes decorated with succulents are the ultimate “cool without trying too hard” dessert. Whether you're planning a wedding in the desert, a birthday for your favorite plant parent, or just want a cake that makes a statement without saying a word—this trend delivers. Whether you’re DIYing at home or working with us at ECBG on succulent cake designs, we’re here to make sure that your guests won’t be able to stop talking about your perfect cake.
