Bouquet of Flowers Cake

SERVES: 12

COOK TIME: 40 Min

You don't have to be a skilled baker to produce something pretty in the kitchen. Here, we started with a box of cake mix and spruced it up with a few simple tricks that anyone can master. Give our Bouquet of Flowers Cake as a heart-warming gift or make it a potluck centerpiece, either way you'll get rave reviews!

What You'll Need

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to the package directions
3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 large sugar-coated gum drops (3 green and 9 assorted colors) (see Note)

What to Do

Stir sprinkles into cake batter and bake according to package directions for two 8-inch round cake pans. Remove from pans and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat cream and confectioners' sugar 4 to 6 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate and frost top with whipped cream. Place second layer over first and frost top and sides of cake with remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle coconut over entire frosted cake.
Sprinkle a cutting board with granulated sugar. With a rolling pin, roll gum drops out over sugar until they form circles about 3 inches in diameter, pressing flattened gumdrops into sugar as they get sticky. Pinch each gumdrop in center, gathering up to form a "flower", using center pinched area to form a stem. Place flowers stem down in a bouquet in center of cake. Cut green circles into leaf shapes and place among flowers.
Cover loosely and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

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whosyournana 96222 26

Sep 03, 2015

used 3 8" pans. this called for 1 more cup of whipped cream icing. cake best tasting from fridge... will add rich dark chocolate icing for filling between layers... nothing like a creamy, dreamy coconut cake and hot coffee!

carolinadoll

May 09, 2014

this looks real good. i think i will try this thanks

Half Pint 13

May 05, 2013

I made this using a white cake mix, came out great. Had some trouble with the gum drops ( I have no patience lol) and I also ate some while rolling ;-) next time i will try a confetti mix and maybe add some instant pudding in it for added flavor. Anyone think the pudding will mess it up? Thanks again for another great recipe and making me look like I can cook, keep them coming.

whosyournana 96222 26

Sep 03, 2015

are we twins separated at birth!! few people resist gum drops!! LOL

thewatchman2pray 1 189227

Mar 23, 2012

This looks awesome, must try.