Wedding Cake Trends

Wedding cakes have evolved. Naked cakes are minimalist. They have little frosting, with the sponge and filling visible. They are rustic and trendy. Semi-naked cakes are frosted but still have the sponge visible. Textured frostings are popular. Use palette knife swirls, ruffles, or furrows. Drip cakes have a cascade of ganache, caramel, or colored icing down the sides. Geographic cakes feature sharp lines and angles. They are modern and architectural. Geode cakes are cut open to reveal a hidden "crystal" made of rock candy. Watercolor cakes have a painted effect using food coloring. Floral cakes are decorated with real or sugar flowers. They are timeless. Do not forget about shape. Round and square are classic. Hexagon and oval are trendy. Consider a small display cake for cutting, and serve sheet cakes to guests. This saves money and still gives you the photos.