{"id":7030,"date":"2014-12-10T15:26:20","date_gmt":"2014-12-10T15:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cake-geek.com\/?p=7030"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:58:21","slug":"pastel-christmas-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/pastel-christmas-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Pastels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cakes-by-De-Koekenbakkers-left-Alan-Dunn-Sugarcraft-right.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7032\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cakes-by-De-Koekenbakkers-left-Alan-Dunn-Sugarcraft-right.jpg\" alt=\"pastel christmas cakes by De Koekenbakkers left, Alan Dunn Sugarcraft right\" width=\"618\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cakes-by-De-Koekenbakkers-left-Alan-Dunn-Sugarcraft-right.jpg 618w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cakes-by-De-Koekenbakkers-left-Alan-Dunn-Sugarcraft-right-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a soft dusting of winter snow, muted pastels are Cake Geek&#8217;s favourite colour pallette for christmas decorating &#8211; cakes &amp; otherwise (but then Cake Geek is a major fan of pastels pretty much all year round&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p>Above, we have two picture perfect pastel christmas cakes &#8211; a fabulous gingerbread alpine village by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dekoekenbakkers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">De Koekenbakkers<\/a> (left) and a simple, but ultra stylish, snowman cake by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Alan-Dunn-Sugarcraft\/397985860626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alan Dunn Sugarcraft<\/a> (right).<\/p>\n<p>Karla Chumpitaz of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sweetk.cakedesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet K Cake Design,<\/a> Italy makes some of the most fabulous novelty cakes for children including this superb vintage style toy soldier christmas cake in a beautiful icy mint shade.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Little-Drummer-Boy-christmas-cake-by-Sweet-K-Cake-Design1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7034\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Little-Drummer-Boy-christmas-cake-by-Sweet-K-Cake-Design1.jpg\" alt=\"Little Drummer Boy christmas cake by Sweet K Cake Design\" width=\"597\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Little-Drummer-Boy-christmas-cake-by-Sweet-K-Cake-Design1.jpg 597w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Little-Drummer-Boy-christmas-cake-by-Sweet-K-Cake-Design1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iced blue and white chocolate come together perfectly in this simple, festive snowflake cake from the Cake Journal, where you&#8217;ll also find the tutorial: <a href=\"http:\/\/cakejournal.com\/tutorials\/chocolate-snowflake-topper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snowflake cake tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-snowflake-cake-tutorial-from-Cake-Journal.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7035\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-snowflake-cake-tutorial-from-Cake-Journal.jpg\" alt=\"blue snowflake cake tutorial from Cake Journal\" width=\"601\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-snowflake-cake-tutorial-from-Cake-Journal.jpg 601w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-snowflake-cake-tutorial-from-Cake-Journal-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle Bakes&#8217; gorgeous eggnog cake with pink marshmallow frosting simply has to be made (and tasted) to be believed and you&#8217;ll find all the directions right here on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sprinklebakes.com\/2012\/12\/eggnog-cake-with-pink-marshmallow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sprinkle Bakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the right, glittered snow and soft feathers add a wonderful magical touch to this Christmas cake (image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shabbyfufu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shabbyfufu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cake-by-Sprinkle-Bakes-left-via-Shabbyfufu-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7036\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cake-by-Sprinkle-Bakes-left-via-Shabbyfufu-right.jpg\" alt=\"pastel christmas cake by Sprinkle Bakes left, via Shabbyfufu right\" width=\"600\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cake-by-Sprinkle-Bakes-left-via-Shabbyfufu-right.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/pastel-christmas-cake-by-Sprinkle-Bakes-left-via-Shabbyfufu-right-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArtfulBakery?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Artful Bakery<\/a>, Ireland has created a delightful Christmas bauble cake (below left) entwined with white pearl garlands and a dash of gold lustre. More candy pink baubles feature on the right (image via Pinterest).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-cakes-pink-by-The-Artful-Bakery-Ireland-left-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7037\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-cakes-pink-by-The-Artful-Bakery-Ireland-left-via-Pinterest-right.jpg\" alt=\"christmas bauble cakes pink by The Artful Bakery, Ireland left, via Pinterest right\" width=\"605\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-cakes-pink-by-The-Artful-Bakery-Ireland-left-via-Pinterest-right.jpg 605w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-cakes-pink-by-The-Artful-Bakery-Ireland-left-via-Pinterest-right-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These christmas tree cone cake toppers are a super simple way to add a sparkling touch to your Christmas cake decoration and you&#8217;ll find the full tutorial on The Cake Blog: <a href=\"http:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/12\/diy-sparkling-christmas-trees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">christmas tree cake topper tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-tree-cone-cake-topper-tutorial-from-thecakeblog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7038\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-tree-cone-cake-topper-tutorial-from-thecakeblog.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree cone cake topper tutorial from thecakeblog\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-tree-cone-cake-topper-tutorial-from-thecakeblog.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-tree-cone-cake-topper-tutorial-from-thecakeblog-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A superbly elegant silver and white christmas cake features below by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/65915091@N03\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoria Varrvarra<\/a> (via Flickr).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-christmas-cake-by-Victoria-Varrvarra-on-Flickr1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7040\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-christmas-cake-by-Victoria-Varrvarra-on-Flickr1.jpg\" alt=\"christmas bauble christmas cake by Victoria Varrvarra on Flickr\" width=\"595\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-christmas-cake-by-Victoria-Varrvarra-on-Flickr1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/christmas-bauble-christmas-cake-by-Victoria-Varrvarra-on-Flickr1-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An intricately piped lavish snowflake design makes a stunning addition to this pale blue christmas cake from Hungarian royal icing experts, Ekes Edes (below left).<\/p>\n<p>On the right, Pavani Kaur of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Firefly.India.Fondant.Cakes.NewDelhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Firefly India<\/a> has created a beautiful winter forest cake against an elegant beaded backdrop for a sophisticated seasonal cake design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-christmas-cakes-from-www.mezeskalacsajandekok.hu-left-Firefly-India-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7041\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-christmas-cakes-from-www.mezeskalacsajandekok.hu-left-Firefly-India-right.jpg\" alt=\"blue christmas cakes from www.mezeskalacsajandekok.hu left, Firefly India right\" width=\"600\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-christmas-cakes-from-www.mezeskalacsajandekok.hu-left-Firefly-India-right.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/blue-christmas-cakes-from-www.mezeskalacsajandekok.hu-left-Firefly-India-right-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Readers may also enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bawmrp_manual\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/chic-christmas-cake-decorating\/\">Chic Christmas Cake Decorating<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"bawmrp_manual\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/rustic-christmas-cakes-winter-berry-cakes\/\">Rustic Christmas Cakes &amp; 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