A cake nail, more specifically a flower nail, is a tool used in cake decorating, primarily for creating individual buttercream or royal icing flowers that can then be transferred to a cake or other dessert.
The reference video describes its use as a base for piping individual flowers:
- It provides a stable and rotatable surface to work on.
- Flowers can be created in batches ahead of time.
- The nail allows for easy removal and transfer of the finished flower.
Using a flower nail allows decorators to create intricate and delicate flower designs separate from the cake, avoiding potential smudging or damage to the existing cake decoration.
