Metallic Cakes
Metallics are a big thing right now whether it’s fashion or weddings. Everything from stationery to decorations includes something glitzy, and cakes are no exception. Whether it’s gold, bronze, or silver, metallics can work for any theme from traditional to modern.
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Drip Cakes
I think we can all admit that drip cakes are just beautiful, but they offer more than that. Drip cakes are also perfect for anyone that’s battling between two flavors. You can get a vanilla cake with chocolate dribbling right over the side. Delicious, right?
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Ruffled Cakes
Ruffles are popular for dresses, and it’s the same for cakes. The ruffles give a little bit of flair and much-needed detail for any couple’s big day. The ruffles should be light and airy, and they look even better with a few accent sugar flowers.
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Geode Cakes
Geode cakes became one of the most popular cake designs ever. Bakers were overwhelmed with the number of geode cakes they had to make, but there’s a good reason for it. They’re one of the most unique and stunning designs to ever happen at weddings. They’re not cheap, but they’re oh-so worth it.
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Naked Cakes
Naked cakes aren’t new, but they’re one of the most popular wedding cake designs of the year. It’s great for summer weddings because you can easily incorporate fruit without it being overly sweet. If you’re using a rustic theme, this is the cake for you.
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Hand-Painted Cakes
If you want something truly one-of-a-kind, a hand-painted cake is what you’re looking for. The artsy design is up to you, and the artist creates a design just for you. It’s also up to you whether you want a full Monet-inspired cake or a few delicate flowers.
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White-on-White Cakes
What’s classier than a white wedding cake? It’s simple, but it’s elegant. It will never go out of style. This type of cake adds a fresh look to any wedding, and it can be dressed up with white flowers, lace, or whatever you want to make it truly stunning.
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Marbled Cakes
Cakes that use natural elements or interior design are often some of the most beautiful out there. Take these marbled cakes as an example. They’re elegant, clean, and are a major eye-catcher. You can add a few embellishments, but no one would blame you if you wanted to show off the art.
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Geometric Cakes
If you’re doing a modernized or contemporary wedding with an urban theme, this is what you need. These types of delicious confectionaries use fondant to make squares, chevron, stripes, and other shapes. For this type of design, it may be best to pick a simple color palette to let the designs really shine.
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Lace Cakes
Lace is showing up at weddings big time, and we’re not talking about on dresses. Bakers are being asked to turn out cakes that have lace on them, but not just any lace. Some brides want the cake to match the lace on their wedding dress. We have to say that’s a great idea.
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Ombré Cakes
We’re not going to hide the fact that we love Ombré, in general. It doesn’t matter if it’s clothing, hair, or food! That being said, wedding cakes is one of the best uses of Ombré we’ve seen in a while. This type of design takes a color and then creates a cascading fade until it’s white.
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Buttercream Cakes
Fondant can be beautiful, but buttercream cakes are just delicious. They’re also ideal if you’re going for a homey, relaxed vibe. Your baker can make the buttercream fairly smooth and even add unique flavorings.
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Monogrammed Cakes
Whether printed or cursive, monogrammed cakes are storming weddings. You can choose to highlight the letters with a design around it, or you can make it your whole design! This type of cake embraces your new shared initials.
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Color-Blocked Cakes
A color-blocked wedding cake is perfect for an updated feel rather than traditional. It starts with a vibrant color and then creates defined lines as the color fades to white. Unlike Ombré, it isn’t a smooth transition.
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3-D Textured Cakes
Both creative and contemporary, a 3-D textured cake may steal the show. It’s a work of art on its own. Many brides go with a geometric design for this type of wedding cake. We suggest adding a unique topper that will show off the theme of the event or the personality of the couple.
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