{"id":7178,"date":"2014-11-10T00:38:02","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T00:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cake-geek.com\/?p=7178"},"modified":"2020-02-18T00:21:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T00:21:10","slug":"scallop-piping-scalloped-cake-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/scallop-piping-scalloped-cake-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Scallop Piping & Scalloped Cake Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDelicate lines of scalloped piping are a timeless cake decorating technique that exudes elegance and is enjoying renewed popularity in cake design. It\u2019s also a technique that\u2019s 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 on Piping Techniques<\/a>: Piping Drop Strings<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Hilary Rose Cupcakes<\/a> have paired gilded gold and scallop piping (above left) to create a superbly elegant cake topped with soft pink sugar roses. On the right, scallop piping creates a fabulous netting effect against cream icing in this unique wedding cake design (image by Christina Brosnan Photography<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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The uber-stylish cake collection of Peggy Porschen<\/a> (above) includes a pastel pretty scallop piped cake design in a contemporary pink and purple palette for a fresh take on the classic design.<\/p>\n

Jenna Rae Cakes<\/a> have deconstructed the classic royal icing piped white wedding cake with drop string garlands and re-constructed it Jenna Rae-style with an extra touch of pretty (below).<\/p>\n

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Heavier piped lines create extra texture in the old world cake design (below left) by Ms. B’s Cakery<\/a>, topped with a charming vintage carousel . (You\u2019ll find more on vintage carousel cakes for children here: Carousel Cakes<\/a>). Again, pearl piped scallops add texture to the Parker Lusseau Cakes and Pastries design on the right (image by Jose Villa Photography<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Moving away from piped designs, two artful variations on the classic scallop design feature in the stunning all-white wedding cakes below \u2013 with on trend Art Deco motifs below left in a design by Sweet On Cake<\/a>, and paired with frills and lustred effects by A Piece O Cake<\/a> (below right).
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\nSweet and Saucy\u2019s<\/a> design below uses perfectly placed petals to creates an eye-catching scalloped effect.<\/p>\n

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Below left, Coco Cake Australia\u2019s \u201cpetal scallop\u201d cake is imbued with soft peaches and cream tones for a delicate hint of colour. On the right, Studio Cake<\/a> have created an exquisite Art Deco inspired wedding cake with the scalloped detailing highlighted in gold for a beautifully intricate cake design.<\/p>\n

Perfectly created scallop cut-outs\/onlays create a contemporary geometric pattern in the on-trend cake designs below by Coco Cakes (left) and Morningside Bakes<\/a>, UK (right), in soft peach and blue shades.<\/p>\n

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Another interesting variation – this time on the frill cake design. Cakes by Danielle<\/a> have added scalloped effect edging to their unique fondant frill cake design below.<\/p>\n

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Strings of silver dragees are cleverly incorporated into this wonderfully jewelled wedding cake design by The Caketress<\/a> (below left, image by Kate Stoops Photography<\/a> via WedLuxe<\/a>) and Karen Seay of Cakes in Art<\/a> has created a striking contemporary design dressed with colourful blooms, adding a beautiful feminine touch to the scalloped design.<\/p>\n

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\nMartha Stewart Weddings <\/a>feature an interesting take on scallop piping with graduated pearl piped scallops creating added visual interest in the design second from right in the image below right.<\/p>\n

Graphic art meets Art Deco design in the unique gold wedding cake creation by cake art trendsetters, Sweet and Saucy, below right.<\/p>\n

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A super creative combination of on-trend fondant doiles in miniature arranged in a scalloped pattern feature in this unique cake design by Chantel’s Cakery, finished with a beautifully embossed fondant ribbon.<\/p>\n

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