Cake with red and pink flowers made using the back of a spoon. - Samantha Wesoloski / 500px/Getty You don't need a fancy instrument to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, handmade icing petals.

Food blogger Brooke Edwards of Frost Me Up showcased this out-of-the-box technique that can make a cake's icing appear so smooth that it will look like it's been covered in fondant by a professional.

From shag cakes to oil painting-style frosting designs, Instagram’s bakers make their cakes pop using tools you can get at any craft store. By Ganda Suthivarakom Ms. Suthivarakom is the special ...