Old School Buttercream

We have a house full of company and I wanted to make a special dessert for everyone.  Whenever I have an opportunity to make a cake I try to expierment and practice new techniques.  I did not have any fondant prepared so I tried decorating a buttercream cake "old school" style. 

I piped the roses with a petal tip and a flower nail.  When I had completed several I left them in the freezer to harden.  This makes transferring them to the cake much easier.  The side of the cake is decorated with the cornelli lace pattern.  A dated but beautiful design. 

The cake was white with four interior layers.  I used marion berry frosting and almond mocha fudge.  The alternating layers meant it was beautiful on the inside too!