Naked cakes are one wedding cake trend which evokes mixed reactions from decorators - those who adore them and those who start to miss their fondant if separated from it for a little too long. Either way, their huge popularity with brides means naked cakes are here to stay and even if you aren't a huge fan from a decorator's perspective, this week's showcase might just change you're mind..... The pared down chic of the naked cake (which technically has morphed into the half-dressed cake/semi ... Read More...
Buttercream Flowers: Part 2
Flower garden cakes brimming full of exquisitely piped buttercream flowers are one of the most admired cake decorating styles of the moment, never failing to draw "oohs" and "aahs" for their amazingly life-like buttercream re-creations. While it may take a little practice, being able to pipe fabulous garden flowers such as peonies, ranuncula and roses is a super satisfying cake skill to learn. To inspire you on your journey, we have the latest in exquisite buttercream flower cakes for you ... Read More...
Vintage in White Chocolate
For brides who want a dessert style wedding cake but still want to incorporate the vintage look into their cake design, then look no further than these spectactular white chocolate wedding cakes by one of the world's top chocolate wedding cake designers, Kanya Hunt of The Hunt House Kitchen, South Africa ( Lizelle Lotter Photography). In the first design on the right, a central chocolate rose fans out to cover the entire cake with white chocolate petals creating a striking white chocolate ... Read More...
Valentine’s Cakes
With just a month to go, it's time to start planning your Valentine's cakes for 2014. For those in the cake decorating business, early promotion of a beautiful range of Valentines cakes as a alternative to flowers will reap rewards for your business. Indeed, mini "cakes for two" have been a surprise hit in the US with Duff Goldman's Charm City Cakes kick-starting the trend Stateside. We've chosen two subtle and stylish cakes as our feature cakes for Valentine's this year. We just adore the ... Read More...