Have you ever looked at a stunning buttercream bouquet and thought, “I wish I could make that”? Well, I have been listening to your requests, and now you can!

Welcome to "Blooming Buttercream Bouquets: Cupcake Decorating and Bouquet Arrangement." A hands-on course that brings the art of buttercream floral design into your kitchen! I'm Brooke from Baked By Brooke GC and I am so excited to share my love of cupcake art with you.

This incredibly detailed online course is designed to take buttercream enthusiasts of all levels on a creative journey, transforming simple cupcakes into breathtaking edible floral arrangements - all from scratch!

All lessons are easy-to-follow with my step-by-step guidance. I’ll share all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to succeed! This course is more than just a decorating class; it’s a full creative experience that combines the skills of floral arrangement with the precision of baking and decorating.

COME AND LEARN WITH ME!

This online course gives you the ability to learn from the comfort of your own home at a time that is convenient to you. You can access every lesson as often as you like, with the ability to start, stop or go back as many times as you need. It has been designed in separate modules so you can select or skip to a particular module with ease.

I understand that everyone learns differently so I have designed this course in both a text and video format. Each module has been recorded and thoroughly written.

You will also find multiple PDF’s that you can download and print for easy reference. This includes both my cupcake and buttercream recipes and a handy shopping list that contains every item you need to make a buttercream bouquet from scratch. This essential shopping guide contains direct links to all of the supplies you need - no guessing or searching required - just click to shop with ease! I am also thrilled to be able to offer you a discount code from one of my favourite suppliers!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Essential Tools and Materials:

• We will begin with a comprehensive overview of all the tools and materials you need to make a cupcake bouquet arrangement from scratch.

Buttercream Basics:

• An in-depth look into buttercream essentials, including tips on how to make the smoothest, most stable buttercream for piping intricate flower designs.
• "Brooke's Buttercream for Blooms" - my go-to recipe that achieves the right consistency for beautiful buttercream flowers that hold their shape.

Cupcake Basics:

• A cupcake bouquet has to look AND taste amazing!
• "Brooke's Cupcake Recipe" for vanilla cuppies is your go-to recipe for delicious, fluffy cupcakes that perfectly balance the sweet buttercream.
• I share my secrets to success for delicious cupcakes EVERYTIME!

Creating and Wrapping the Bouquet Structure:

• Showcase your skills and creativity by displaying your buttercream flowers in a bouquet - did someone say WOW factor!
• Blooming Buttercream Bouquets blends the joy of receiving flowers with the excitement of a sweet treat, creating an immersive and unique experience.
• I will teach you the importance of and how to make a sturdy bouquet base with paper cups for a 7,12,19,24 and 30 cupcake bouquet arrangement.
• Presentation is everything, so I will teach you how to beautifully wrap the bouquet in a comprehensive step-by-step guide with my detailed wrapping technique.
  

Colouring Buttercream:

• Learn the fundamentals of colour mixing to create realistic flowers that are just as beautiful as they are tasty.
• From using the right food colour varieties to different techniques of colouring, you will discover all of my tips and tricks to achieve colouring success.

Piping 101:

• Let's chat everything piping!
• From piping bags and nozzles to couplers and how to assemble and fill a piping bag with ease.
• I will even guide you through my 3 P's to achieving realistic buttercream flowers - Practice, Patience and Persistence.

Flower Piping Techniques:

• Discover the secrets to piping different flowers - from the layered elegance of roses and the romantic ruffles of peonies to bright and bold sunflowers and the delicacy of divine daisies.
• My step-by-step instruction will guide you in mastering the art of each flower, ensuring your bouquet is brimming with variety and charm.

Cupcake Placement into Bouquet:

• Once your floral cupcakes are ready, I will show you how to carefully transfer them into a bouquet using a structured arrangement technique.
• Learn about tissue paper hammocks, filling any gaps, fixing damaged buttercream petals and adjusting the wrapping to create a polished and professional finish, framing the cupcakes beautifully.

Finishing Touches and Presentation:

• It's the little details that make all the difference!
• Presentation is everything, so you’ll learn how to tie the bouquet together with decorative ribbon.
• We will also talk through optional extras like decorative boxes and floral sticks to display your business card and gift tags.
• By the end, you’ll have a wrapped, edible bouquet that’s perfect for gifting or displaying as a centrepiece.

Handle With Care/Transport with Peace of Mind:

• Learn how to transport the delicate bouquets carefully so they arrive to their destination in one-piece (trust me, I have seen disaster happen!)
  

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

Creating a cupcake bouquet is a unique skill that not only brings joy to those who make it but also to those who receive it. These bouquets are perfect for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or simply as a heartfelt gift. This course combines the structure of traditional flower arranging with the artistry of buttercream, giving you a hybrid skill set that’s both practical and inspiring.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a beautiful, edible bouquet but also the confidence and skills to recreate this stunning piece of edible art anytime you want.

Whether you’re a hobby baker or dreaming of starting a cupcake business, this course is packed with everything you need to unlock your inner artist. So, grab your piping bag and come and join me. Our blooming buttercream journey together starts here and I am so excited to share this with you!