rose madder & avocado

I love the name and history of rose madder. Madder has been cultivated for dye since antiquity in central Asia and Egypt, where it was grown about 1500 BC.

This four layered white chocolate and raspberry cake is finished in avocado-coloured fondant embellished with a damask pattern in royal icing. I have used rose madder as the accent colour in the handmade sugar rose bud and leaves, and matching trim.