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.

Spice up a winter day with this traditional cake which is one of my favourites, here served with a twist of orange flower water and pistachio nuts to make it a little different. Before you start ...