Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the most Instagram-worthy dessert of them all? Our money's on the insanely pretty floral jelly cakes from La Floraison [1] in Australia. At first glance, you probably thought, "Wait . . . how on earth can you even classify this gelatinous creation as a cake?" Well, dear reader, allow us to remind you of the Raindrop Cake [2] served up at Smorgasburg [3] in Brooklyn, NY. Considering how those blew up on social media, it comes as no surprise that these flower-infused versions are captivating people everywhere. But to be clear, they aren't totally a trend on the food scene, as sakura jelly desserts have been a lasting mainstay in Japanese culture.
We reached out to La Floraison to get the lowdown on the ingredients in these clear desserts, and they explained that agar-agar is used to make the jelly-like substance, whereas the flowers comprise coconut cream and milk. From what we can tell, they're about the size of a baseball and available with a variety of flower options, from sakura cherry blossoms and roses to chrysanthemums and even white and light blue flowers. It takes roughly nine minutes to design the flower petals [4], and each treat has a mild, slightly coconut flavor, although they will be adding new sauces for any customers who prefer a bit more flavor.
These babies are about as picturesque as it gets. I'm not sure if I'd swap this for my usual carb-filled, icing-covered cake, but hey, I have to admit they're prettier than me even on my best days. Ahead, swoon over 14 snapshots of La Floraison's flower jelly cakes and cross your fingers that these Instagram-ready desserts make their way to the States in the near future.
