{"id":33505,"date":"2019-08-16T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T10:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=33505"},"modified":"2021-08-23T15:44:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T19:44:28","slug":"cactus-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake.html","title":{"rendered":"Cactus Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cactus Cake &#8211; how to make a cute cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti.\u00a0A new tutorial by our contributor\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/whitney-depaoli\">Whitney DePaoli<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33523\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-pvp.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"2085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-pvp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-pvp-173x600.jpg 173w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-pvp-259x900.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33522\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-intro.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-intro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-intro-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-intro-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are few plants I love more than cactus. Whether they\u2019re in pretty terracotta pots or speckling an arid landscape, I just can\u2019t get enough of the look. I can\u2019t help but create cake designs inspired by the things I love in everyday life, hence this cactus cake was born. Paired with a sunrise-esque buttercream ombr\u00e8 and edible (graham cracker) sand, this cake gives off all the desert vibes I love.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33526\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-7-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-7-1-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-7-1-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So pretty, right? It\u2019s the perfect themed cake for a birthday, shower, or any old day. And I think a tiered-version would look so gorgeous as a wedding cake, much like this <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2015\/08\/mid-century-cactus-cake.html\" rel=\"\"><strong>painted cactus cake<\/strong><\/a> from the archives! It\u2019s a really versatile design that would satisfy the cactus-lover in anyone, and the best part is it\u2019s super easy to create with a just a few piping tips and some imagination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33520\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-9.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-9-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-9-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33516\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-4-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-4-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although I\u2019ve used an American buttercream in this tutorial, this look will work with all types of buttercreams as long as they\u2019re easily pipeable and tintable. The thing I love most about American buttercream is it\u2019s easy to work with and doesn\u2019t take a whole lot of food color gel to create rich, vibrant color. Whatever kind of frosting recipe is your go-to, follow along below to see how to get the look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33513\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-1-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-1-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33514\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-2-388x600.jpg 388w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-2-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CACTUS CAKE<\/strong><br \/>\na tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/whitney-depaoli\">Whitney DePaoli<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6-inch cake that\u2019s been crumb coated and chilled<\/li>\n<li>approximately 6 cups of buttercream<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FZJ0F8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>gel food colors<\/strong><\/a> of your choice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2X9sCch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cake turntable<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UOAnXf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>icing smoother<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IcIEyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>angled spatula<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z1ajup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">8-inch cake circle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 cup crushed graham crackers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31KQd64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>piping bags<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YKZZqS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">piping tip 4B<\/a><\/strong> (2)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2H8UXtk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">piping tip 6B<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZbqyRG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">piping tip 2<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZbqEc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">piping tip 109<\/a><\/strong> (or any drop flower tip)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>CREATE AN OMBRE COLOR PALETTE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Divide about 4 cups of buttercream amongst three separate bowls. In one bowl, mix in your favorite food color gel to create the darkest color in your ombr\u00e8. I went with a mix of Americolor Dusty Rose and Americolor Peach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33527\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the second bowl, add a little bit less of the same color(s) to create a lighter version. And in the third bowl, add just a touch of those colors to create an ultra-light colored version. You should now have a gorgeous ombr\u00e8 color scheme to add to your cake.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>FROST THE BUTTERCREAM OMBRE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Place your crumb coated cake onto the turntable. Starting from the bottom of the cake up, add the darkest buttercream to the bottom third of the cake, the mid-toned buttercream to the middle third, and the lightest color to the top third and top of the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33528\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-2-400x245.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Smooth the cake with your icing smoother to blend the colors together, then use your angled spatula to smooth the top edges inward and make them sharp. At this point in the process I like to chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes and allow it to firm up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33529\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"599\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-3.jpg 599w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-3-400x276.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33530\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>ADD THE CRUSHED GRAHAM CRACKER SAND<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Transfer the frosted ombr\u00e8 cake to an 8-inch cake circle and place it back onto the turntable. Add crushed graham crackers around the base of the cake.\u00a0Reserve the rest of the graham cracker crumbs for decorating the top of the cake in the later steps. If you\u2019re feeling extra adventurous, try making your sand out of extra cake scraps using our <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2014\/06\/what-to-do-with-cake-scraps.html\" rel=\"\"><strong>edible sand tutorial<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33531\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"599\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-5.jpg 599w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-5-400x271.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>CREATE THE CACTUS COLOR PALETTE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Set about \u00bc cup of the remaining buttercream into a separate bowl and keep it plain white. Then, divide the remaining buttercream amongst four other bowls for color mixing. For this cake, I created three different shades of green buttercream for the cactus piping and colored some of the buttercream Fuschia for the flowers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33532\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the buttercream into separate piping bags. For the cactus shapes, you\u2019ll want to fit two of the piping bags with Wilton Tip 4B and one with Wilton Tip 6B. Fit the piping bag for the white buttercream with Wilton Tip 2 and the piping bag for the Fuschia buttercream with Wilton Tip 109 (or any drop flower tip).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33533\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>PIPE THE CACTI<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Using the green piping bags, pipe cactus designs around the base of the cake. I used piping tip 4B to create the tall cacti by piping one vertical line, then adding the arms from there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33534\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-8.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-8-400x259.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the shorter cacti, pipe a few open stars with piping tip 4B (for the smaller cacti) and piping tip 6B (for the larger cacti).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33535\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-9.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-9-400x257.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>ADD SOME DETAILS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Pipe some drop flowers on the tops of some of the cacti using your piping bag fitted with the drop flower tip. Then, on the 6B cactus shapes, pipe some dots with the white buttercream to create the look of spines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33536\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-10.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-10-400x275.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33537\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-11.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"599\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-11.jpg 599w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-11-400x276.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>DECORATE THE TOP<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Use the piping bags with tip 4B to create the cactus shapes on top of the cake and repeat the process of adding flowers and tiny dots. Then, sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs around them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33538\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-12.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cactus-cake-step-12-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Easier than it looks, right? This cactus cake tutorial will help you make the most eye-catching desert scene that is meant to be marveled at! It will work in all sorts of color schemes, so feel free to get creative with your colors and use your imagination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33515\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus Cake - how to make a cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti | by Whitney DePaoli for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-3-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/buttercream-cactus-cake-3-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE CACTUS CAKES TO MAKE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2015\/08\/mid-century-cactus-cake.html\">Painted Cactus Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/06\/candy-succulent-cake.html\">Candy Succulent Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2014\/06\/prickly-pear-wedding-cake.html\">Prickly Pear Wedding Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cactus Cake &#8211; how to make a cute cactus themed cake with ombr\u00e8 buttercream, edible sand and\u00a0piped buttercream cacti.\u00a0A new tutorial by our contributor\u00a0Whitney DePaoli. There are few plants I love more than cactus. Whether they\u2019re in pretty terracotta pots or speckling an arid landscape, I just can\u2019t get enough of the look. 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