You can colour the buttercream at this stage. To make butterfly cakes, cut the top off each cake using a small serrated knife – angling the knife in slightly so that you make a concave cut.

Easter is just around the corner, and Hôtel de Crillon pastry chef Matthieu Carlin brings you the Butterfly Pâtisserie Easter ...

A butterfly baby shower cake should feel as magical as the rest of the setup. A soft ombré design in lavender or blush pink, adorned with delicate sugar butterflies, makes a breathtaking statement.