Cake Geek was fully expecting to have a new baby Prince or Princess in the UK by now and so this week's feature was planned in his or her honour. But the little royal baby is keeping us all waiting, so in anticipation of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge having a healthy, happy new baby this week, we present a selection of glorious crown cakes to mark the occasion. Our feature cake (top left) sees a simple white-frosted cake taken to regal heights with an antique crown topper by Cakes by ... Read More...
Lace Wedding Cakes – Suspended Lace Edging
Suspended lace edging is emerging as one of the most popular design trends in lace wedding cake styles this year. It's a favourite amongst leading designers because it creates an enhanced lace silhouette with a strong vintage influence. Rachelle's Cakes have blended two lace styles in their soft, feminine design above ( top left). Doilie lace adorns the top and bottom tiers, with a glittering lace trim suspended over the edge of the middle tier, creating an ephemeral floating ... Read More...
Floral Framed Cakes
A monogrammed cake design has always been a classic, stylish cake choice but encircling the lettering with a floral frame adds an up-to-the-minute design element reflecting the current trend towards floral themes. In our feature cake above left by Petite Cerise, simple white blossoms add an almost lace like effect to this beautiful understated, mongrammed wedding cake. On the right, the spectacular artwork of Nadia & Co Art & Pastry, Canada features a romantic handpainted garland and ... Read More...
The Magic of Edible Icing Sheets
Edible icing sheets printed with vintage floral patterns or striking contemporary designs are one of our favourite ways to add impact to a cake design. Paired with beautiful forals, you can create spectacular wedding cake designs and even create a cake that perfectly complements the artwork of a bride's wedding invitations for example. Featured above are two outstanding examples above of what can be achieved in wedding cake design with edible icing sheets from Sweet Celebrations (left, image by ... Read More...