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Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial David Austin Rose

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This gumpaste cabbage rose aka David Austin rose makes a perfect show stopper to any cake just on its own. This simple and easy gumpaste cabbage rose tutorial will show you how to make this gorgeous sugar flower in full bloom. A video tutorial in full detail with all information you need from tools to dust as well as color variations, tips, and tricks.

A decorated cake with sugar flowers.
Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial aka David Austin Rose Tutorial

The Cabbage Rose is called such because of all the numerous petals that are needed to create this large full bloom flower resembling a Cabbage. These were developed in the 17th and 18th century by the Dutch and you will find them often in paintings by the Dutch Masters such as Renoir and Van Gogh.

These have gained a lot of popularity over the years because of their bouncy full bloom appearance especially for weddings and events of the rich. They are quite expensive and considered very exquisite.

A cake decorated for the queen.
Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial – How to make the David Austin Rose

A little about cabbage rose aka David Austin rose

Do you know that the David Austin is just a popular variety of the Cabbage Rose? Yes! I read that it’s referred to the Gucci brand of Garden Roses so much that it has become the synonym-om for the Cabbage Rose; mostly in the Sugar Community.

I love making these flowers despite that they really do take a while to complete. When I just started making them they felt like forever but after a few times now; they are so easy I love making them. Quite often you make one large Cabbage Rose for a cake and that’s all it takes to get a wow factor. You can make a simple naked cake with just one Cabbage Rose. It really has an amazing effect.

On this cake, I have used a spray with some sweet peas and filler blossoms and while they are four cabbage roses on it.. you can see it gives the cake such a full bloom look.

A decorated wedding cake with sugar flowers.
Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial aka David Austin Rose

Tools you will need:

Preparing Gumpaste

  • Color your gum paste.
  • For roses I often start with a darker shade and add white as I continue on for the outer petals.
  • I often make my flowers in white and color them once I know what colors I need for the Cake.
  • You can use your favorite gum paste recipe. Home made or store bought.
  • The gum paste I am using here is the recipe by Mr. Nicholas Lodge – you can find the recipe here gumpaste recipe for sugar flowers
  • If you live in a location where you deal with high heat and humidity this gum paste recipe is ideal
A decorated cake with sugar flowers.
Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial aka How to make gumpaste David Austin Rose

On to the Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial – Part I to Part IV

I have given you everything in detail so no matter how new you are; you will have no problem creating this flower.  And of course, there is always the option of forwarding and rewinding of course so feel free to skip parts or watch again.

I’d love to know what you think of my tutorials and if this has been helpful or not. Feel free to give me your suggestions in the comments below.

Part I – Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial  – Making the wire center

and Part II – Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial – Making the inner petals

Part III – Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial – Making the outer petals

and Part IV – Gumpaste Cabbage Rose Tutorial – Dusting with a few variations and Steaming .

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6 Comments

  1. Hi, I am trying to watch any cake decorating tutorial by you on your website. Somehow none seems to be currently active. They are not linked or colored in light blue. Could it be that they are currently not active? I am using google chrome. Thanks, Julia

    1. Ah, thanks for bringing it to my attention. I just fixed it. I think it should work now.

  2. 5 stars
    I clicked on some of the tools recommended for this tutorial and one of the rose petal cutters links to pair of ear buds instead of the actual rose cutter. Just thought you may want to know!

    1. That’s weird. I clicked and it does take me to the right rose petal cutter. Thanks for bringing it to my attention though.

  3. I can not watch these videos. Ads are glitchy, and videos do not even start. Never had this problem before. ?

    1. Sorry to hear that Vlasta. Not sure if it’s your location but I checked with others and the videos works fine. The ads are in the beginning just like on You Tube. Perhaps try again with better internet connection. Thanks

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