{"id":2815,"date":"2014-02-03T01:08:05","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T01:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cake-geek.com\/?p=2815"},"modified":"2020-04-12T13:29:39","modified_gmt":"2020-04-12T13:29:39","slug":"pleated-cake-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/pleated-cake-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleated Cake Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-Aimee-Jane-Cake-Design-left-and-Created-and-Captured-by-Kate-right.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2816\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-Aimee-Jane-Cake-Design-left-and-Created-and-Captured-by-Kate-right.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cakes by Aimee Jane Cake Design left and Created and Captured by Kate right\" width=\"582\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-Aimee-Jane-Cake-Design-left-and-Created-and-Captured-by-Kate-right.jpg 647w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-Aimee-Jane-Cake-Design-left-and-Created-and-Captured-by-Kate-right-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pleated cake design is this year&#8217;s biggest new trend in couture cake design. It&#8217;s clean lines and diagonal geometric patterns are heavily influenced by the revival of interest in Art Deco design, yet it has a modern contemporary edge. It&#8217;s a design that works surprising well for both vintage and contemporary style cakes.<\/p>\n<p>We have two beautiful examples above &#8211; on the left a vintage styled pleated cake by Aimee Jane Cake Design and on the right a pretty pink design that pairs pleats with ruffles roses by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CreatedandCapturedByMiriam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Created and Captured by Miriam. <\/a>(You&#8217;ll find a ruffle rose cake tutorial in our earlier feature here: <a title=\"Ruffle Rose Cakes\" href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/ruffle-rose-cakes\/\">Ruffle Rose Cakes<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>To create your own pleated cake design, you&#8217;ll find tutorials here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>simple <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uKJxgIsAXHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fondant pleats tutorial<\/a> by Anna Anna Ellison of Charm City Cakes for Caljava (vertical pleating)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.342805265756232.69746.179786815391412&amp;type=1&amp;comment_id=4446411&amp;offset=0&amp;total_comments=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pleated cake tutorial<\/a> from Cake Creations by Trish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Up and coming Irish cake designer, Suzanne Brady of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/covecakedesign?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cove Cake Design<\/a>, Dublin has created the elegant, lady-like design below contrasting a textured, pleated tier against a smooth-iced tier for a beautiful finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-by-Cove-Cake-Design-Dublin1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2913\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-by-Cove-Cake-Design-Dublin1.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake design by Cove Cake Design, Dublin\" width=\"541\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Complementary pastel shades of mint and soft pink create a striking colour palette for the pretty cake design below left by Cake Lady Jill (via <a href=\"http:\/\/ruffledblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ruffled). <\/a>The diagonal pleats in opposing directions is a beautiful design element, which creates extra interest and movement in the design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakesbybeth.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cakes by Beth<\/a> have created the chic minature cake design below right, with a whirl of pleats topped with a fondant &#8220;doile&#8221;. (Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/mark-tattersall.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Tattersall<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whimsical Wonderland Weddings<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-by-Cake-Lady-Jill-via-Ruffled-left-and-by-Cakes-by-Beth-right-photo-by-Mark-Tattersall-via-Whimsical-Wedding-Wonderland.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2824\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-by-Cake-Lady-Jill-via-Ruffled-left-and-by-Cakes-by-Beth-right-photo-by-Mark-Tattersall-via-Whimsical-Wedding-Wonderland.jpg\" alt=\"pleated cakes by Cake Lady Jill via Ruffled left and by Cakes by Beth right, photo by Mark Tattersall via Whimsical Wedding Wonderland\" width=\"540\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-by-Cake-Lady-Jill-via-Ruffled-left-and-by-Cakes-by-Beth-right-photo-by-Mark-Tattersall-via-Whimsical-Wedding-Wonderland.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-by-Cake-Lady-Jill-via-Ruffled-left-and-by-Cakes-by-Beth-right-photo-by-Mark-Tattersall-via-Whimsical-Wedding-Wonderland-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of our top cake design heroes here at <em>Cake Geek<\/em>, Canada&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewhisperer.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Cake Whisperer<\/a> have created the stylish, vintage pleated cake design below left contrasting posh pearls and smart pleats in elegant white and ivory tones.<\/p>\n<p>To the right is another beautiful two-tone pastel design this time by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jenscakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jen&#8217;s Cakes<\/a> (via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.100layercake.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100 Layer Cake<\/a>, image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hannahsuh.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hannah Suh Photography)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-the-Cake-Whisperer-left-and-by-Jens-Cakes-via-100Layer-Cake-right-Hannah-Suh-Photography.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2827\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-the-Cake-Whisperer-left-and-by-Jens-Cakes-via-100Layer-Cake-right-Hannah-Suh-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cakes by the Cake Whisperer left and by Jen's Cakes via 100Layer Cake right, Hannah Suh Photography\" width=\"542\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-the-Cake-Whisperer-left-and-by-Jens-Cakes-via-100Layer-Cake-right-Hannah-Suh-Photography.jpg 579w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cakes-by-the-Cake-Whisperer-left-and-by-Jens-Cakes-via-100Layer-Cake-right-Hannah-Suh-Photography-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another pastel beauty by The Cake Whisperer below, incorporating pleated patterns on the diagonal, vertical and horizontal planes for a beautiful multi-textured effect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-design-in-blue-pink-and-lilac-pastels-by-The-Cake-Whisperer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2825\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-design-in-blue-pink-and-lilac-pastels-by-The-Cake-Whisperer.jpg\" alt=\"pleated wedding cake design in blue pink and lilac pastels by The Cake Whisperer\" width=\"537\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The UK&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NightingaleCakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nightingale Cakes<\/a> have incorporated a very soft, subtle pleated design on the top tier of their beautiful ice blue cake design below, cascading into an elegant, gathered &#8220;V&#8221; shape at the front.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-by-Nightingale-Cakes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2826\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-by-Nightingale-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake design by Nightingale Cakes\" width=\"527\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blissfullysweetcakes.blogspot.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blissfully Sweet Cakes<\/a> Australia have created the stylish pale pink and grey pleated wedding cake design below incorporating overlapping pleats for an elegant, structural design, paired with an exquisitely ruffled bottom tier in super on-trend wedding cake design.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Pleated-cake-design-with-ruffles-in-pink-and-grey-by-Blissfully-Sweet-Cakes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3673\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Pleated-cake-design-with-ruffles-in-pink-and-grey-by-Blissfully-Sweet-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake design with ruffles in pink and grey by Blissfully Sweet Cakes\" width=\"521\" height=\"287\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pale grey is fast gaining popularity for weddings this year and <a href=\"http:\/\/sweetonyoucakes.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet On You Cakes<\/a>, Canada have created this superbly elegant cake design below using contrast to great effect, pairing the straight lines of the pleated top tier with the softly rounded curves of a petal-shaped bottom tier. (Image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barnettphotography.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnett Photography<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-in-grey-by-Sweet-on-You-Cakes-Canada.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2822\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-in-grey-by-Sweet-on-You-Cakes-Canada.jpeg\" alt=\"pleated wedding cake in grey by Sweet on You Cakes Canada\" width=\"521\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cake Whisperer also feature the two pleated cake designs below in their wedding cake collection which combine vintage lace accents with smart pleating detail for two very on-trend creative wedding cake designs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-The-Cake-Whisperer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2823\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-The-Cake-Whisperer.jpg\" alt=\"pleated wedding cake designs by The Cake Whisperer\" width=\"527\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-The-Cake-Whisperer.jpg 527w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-The-Cake-Whisperer-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another pleated beauty with a hint of lace trim, this time by <a href=\"http:\/\/thegracefulbaker.blogspot.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graceful Baker<\/a> (image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jessicasphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jessica&#8217;s Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Style Me Pretty<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/pleated-wedding-cake-design-by-The-Graceful-Baker-by-Jessicas-Photos.com-via-Style-Me-Pretty.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3059\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/pleated-wedding-cake-design-by-The-Graceful-Baker-by-Jessicas-Photos.com-via-Style-Me-Pretty.jpg\" alt=\"pleated wedding cake design by The Graceful Baker, by Jessicas Photos.com via Style Me Pretty\" width=\"528\" height=\"301\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The stunning silver and white masterpiece below is by <a href=\"http:\/\/jennaraecakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jenna Rae Cakes<\/a>, and was originally designed as a winter wedding cake but with its exquisite sugar flowers it would work just as well for a glamorous summer wedding reception with a silver and white theme. (Image by <a href=\"http:\/\/victoriaannephotography.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoria Anne Photography<\/a> ,via <a href=\"http:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Half Baked<\/a>.) For more on this cake design plus tutorials, see our feature on <a title=\"Edible Sequins for a Touch of Sparkle\" href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/edible-sequins-for-a-touch-of-sparkle\/\">Edible Sequins Wedding Cakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-silver-and-white-wedding-cake-by-Jenna-Rae-Cakes-image-by-Victoria-Anne-Photography.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2818\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-silver-and-white-wedding-cake-by-Jenna-Rae-Cakes-image-by-Victoria-Anne-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake design silver and white wedding cake by Jenna Rae Cakes, image by Victoria Anne Photography\" width=\"521\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-silver-and-white-wedding-cake-by-Jenna-Rae-Cakes-image-by-Victoria-Anne-Photography.jpg 521w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-silver-and-white-wedding-cake-by-Jenna-Rae-Cakes-image-by-Victoria-Anne-Photography-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below, we have a beautiful vintage wedding cake design featuring silver beading and pleated detailing by Cakes by Beth, UK.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-with-silver-beading-vintage-wedding-cake-by-Cakes-by-Beth-UK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2820\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-with-silver-beading-vintage-wedding-cake-by-Cakes-by-Beth-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake design with silver beading vintage wedding cake by Cakes by Beth UK\" width=\"564\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-with-silver-beading-vintage-wedding-cake-by-Cakes-by-Beth-UK.jpg 564w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-design-with-silver-beading-vintage-wedding-cake-by-Cakes-by-Beth-UK-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A luxury gold and ivory colour palette couple with art deco inspired fans feature in the eye-catching pleated cake design below left (via Weddings Unveiled Magazine.)\u00a0 A string of lady-like pearls and a pretty floral spray add a touch of chic to the horizontally and diagonally-pleated cake design below right (via <a href=\"http:\/\/savethedateevent.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save The Date Events).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Weddings-Unveiled-Magazine-left-and-via-Save-The-Date-Event.co_.uk-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2821\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Weddings-Unveiled-Magazine-left-and-via-Save-The-Date-Event.co_.uk-right.jpg\" alt=\"pleated cake designs via Weddings Unveiled Magazine left and via Save The Date Event.co.uk right\" width=\"558\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Weddings-Unveiled-Magazine-left-and-via-Save-The-Date-Event.co_.uk-right.jpg 558w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Weddings-Unveiled-Magazine-left-and-via-Save-The-Date-Event.co_.uk-right-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sugarpot.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sugar Pot<\/a>, Australia was one of pioneers of the pleated cake trend and we have one of their finest examples in the outstanding multi-demensional cake design below that also incorporates exquisite handpainted cake art and stunning sugar flower accents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-multi-demensional-cake-design-by-Sugar-Pot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2829\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-cake-multi-demensional-cake-design-by-Sugar-Pot.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated cake multi-demensional cake design by Sugar Pot\" width=\"555\" height=\"296\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clean lines and smart pleats add a touch of sophistication to the beautiful cake designs below with coral accents adding a pretty pop of colour by <a href=\"http:\/\/sweetandswankycakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet and Swanky Cakes<\/a> (below left, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studio-br.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Byron Roe Photography)<\/a> and via Pinterest (below right).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-with-coral-accents-by-Sweet-and-Swanky-on-Cake-Central-left-with-Byron-Roe-Photography-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2830\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-with-coral-accents-by-Sweet-and-Swanky-on-Cake-Central-left-with-Byron-Roe-Photography-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\" alt=\"pleated cakes with coral accents by Sweet and Swanky on Cake Central left with Byron Roe Photography and via Pinterest right\" width=\"527\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-with-coral-accents-by-Sweet-and-Swanky-on-Cake-Central-left-with-Byron-Roe-Photography-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg 527w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cakes-with-coral-accents-by-Sweet-and-Swanky-on-Cake-Central-left-with-Byron-Roe-Photography-and-via-Pinterest-right-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The second of our three exquisite pleated cake designs by Sugar Pot is featured below left, with a stunning arrangement of rustic florals in a &#8220;folded edge&#8221; pleated design.<\/p>\n<p>Australian cake superstars, Planet Cake created the showstopping pleated wave design cake below right (cake by Rasha Zalghout, with design by Anthony Bullimore).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-by-the-Sugar-Pot-left-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2831\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-by-the-Sugar-Pot-left-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\" alt=\"pleated cake designs by the Sugar Pot left and via Pinterest right\" width=\"551\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-by-the-Sugar-Pot-left-and-via-Pinterest-right.jpg 551w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-by-the-Sugar-Pot-left-and-via-Pinterest-right-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below left, we have multi-tier pleated wedding cake design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gccouture.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GC Couture<\/a> and on the right, a stunning cake design texturised with waves and waves of pleats for a truly couture finish by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SweetCharmsCakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet Charms Cakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Cake-Apothecary-left-and-via-Tumblr-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2832\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Cake-Apothecary-left-and-via-Tumblr-right.jpg\" alt=\"pleated cake designs via Cake Apothecary left and via Tumblr right\" width=\"532\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Cake-Apothecary-left-and-via-Tumblr-right.jpg 532w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pleated-cake-designs-via-Cake-Apothecary-left-and-via-Tumblr-right-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The bespoke navy cake creation below right is magnificent design created again by Sugar Pot (right) and to the left, an intricately pleated cake design in a pink and mulberry palette by <a href=\"http:\/\/cityviewbakehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The City View Bakehouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-Sugar-Pot-right-and-via-Pinterest-left.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2833\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-Sugar-Pot-right-and-via-Pinterest-left.jpg\" alt=\"Pleated wedding cake designs by Sugar Pot right and via Pinterest left\" width=\"554\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-Sugar-Pot-right-and-via-Pinterest-left.jpg 554w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pleated-wedding-cake-designs-by-Sugar-Pot-right-and-via-Pinterest-left-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nReaders might also be interested in our features on:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wedding-dress-inspired-cakes\/\">Wedding 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