Mini white roses

The Rose is the most commonly used flower in cake decorating.  I use a ton of them on everyday birthday cakes.  Here I am making mini roses using a five petal cutter (they are completed in just a few steps.)

Thin out the petals on a foam mat paying extra attention to the edges.  

Insert a prepared center and start pulling up the petals.

I add two rows of five petals and leave the flower as finished at this point.  Should the flower need to be larger or colored, I can add additional petals and/or color before adding the calyx and leaves.

The following group of pictures are the same process for a medium size rose.