Square, whimsical, colorful cakes are "in" but flavor is king!
Interesting to search the web and magazines for the latest in wedding cakes. It is interesting from the stand point that brides that I have spoken with are choosing options not necessarily found in the media. In doing this research we are finding that what brides are looking for simplistic beauty and whimsy in their cakes. But above all, they want taste! They call us because they want a delicious cake. They have attended their friends wedding in past months where the cake was unusual and beautiful, but utterly disappointing when it came to eating the cake. Waxy, tastless frostings and fondant are OUT. Imperfect, but delicious butter cream is very much IN.
View pics of some of our most recent wedding cakes.
Brides we have spoken to want the flavor of the cake to make the statement. They ask us for moist, fudgey, dark chocolate cake, traditional white cake with vanilla butter cream, moist and flavorful spiced pumpkin, stunning, tender red velvet and always delicious German’s sweet chocolate.
The exterior of the cake is secondary, yet still important. Their cake should say something about them as a couple. They are sweet, and fun-loving. Many cakes are simply iced with a smooth butter cream and topped with fresh or piped flowers. Some brides are still leaning toward chocolate brown accents on outside of cake, and many are doing a bitof drama with black and white icings in a damaske or lace design.
Because the wedding cake, like the bride herself, is very much a focal point at the reception, bridal couples are take the cake into much consideration. Choosing a baker who is inline with their design wishes is critical. A skilled baker will be able to create your cake from a photo, a sketch or simply the verbal description. Choose a baker you feel comfortable talking with and don’t forget to take a peek at their portfolio and referrences.
