Valeri Valeriano and Christina Ong share with us their crochet lace cake tutorial this week from their book, The Contemporary Buttercream Bible. No one has taken the world of cake decorating by storm quite the way Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes girls have and their book is a masterpiece in cake design innovation, oozing with […]
Lace Veil & Mantilla Wedding Cakes
From classic cathedral veils to Spanish inspired mantilla veils, intricate lace trimmed veils are taking centre-stage in bridal fashion. And cake design is following suit with lace veil inspired wedding cakes the new, novel way to incorporate your bridal style into your wedding confectionary. Curtis & Co. Cakes are one of the leading designers in […]
Edwardian Inspired Wedding Cakes
The style and grace of the Edwardian period has become one of the biggest inspiration sources for brides this year with vintage inspired weddings taking on a stronger period influence. The Abigail Bloom Cake Company have captured the essence of the turn-of-the-century style in their stately and elegant, period-style wedding cake above, using delicate lace […]
Scallop Piping & Scalloped Cake Designs
Delicate lines of scalloped piping are a timeless cake decorating technique that exudes elegance and is enjoying renewed popularity in cake design. It’s also a technique that’s surprisingly simple, even for those completely new to a piping bag. (For lots of tips and hints on classic scallop piping see Part 2 of our earlier series […]
Broderie Anglaise/Eyelet Lace Cakes
Eyelet lace cakes are a perfect cake design for a relaxed spring or summer wedding. Broderie anglaise/eyelet lace is less formal than traditional lace, yet exudes a delicate, pretty bridal feel. It also makes a great detail or side design for a christening cake, communion cake or other occasion for a little one. The iconic […]