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THE SWEETEST Delicious cake trends thing

Nowadays, a cake is more than just something sweet to eat, it’s a work of art that can tie the whole day together. To help narrow down your choice, we chatted to some of the region’s finest cake makers and asked for their trend predictions.

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“Tall cakes continue to be on-trend and can cater for more people than you might think, so there isn’t as much wastage.” – Shenaz Lake-Thomas from Lake Thomas Cakes. “Due to all the uncertainty over the last couple of years, so many couples are ready to splash out a bit more on their cake, especially as most have had to postpone multiple times! A wow factor design of four or five tiers decorated in gold drops and ruffles is going to be big in 2022.” – Nina Rogers from Cakes by Nina.

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“Quirky colourful and out-of-the-box cakes will be popular this year. Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Very Peri, will work its way into designs whether it’s in the icing, through textured ribbons or various edible pieces.” – Shenaz from Lake Thomas Cakes.

www.lauraspantry.co.uk and www.laurencephotography.co.uk “Classic flavours never get boring, so vanilla with strawberry jam and chocolate are going to continue to be popular.” – Laura Yearwood from Laura’s Pantry.

“A popular flavour for summer weddings is lemon and blueberry.” – Laura from Laura’s Pantry.

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“The last few years have been hugely popular for semi-naked cakes, but I’m finding a real shift towards more contemporary designs with couples falling in love with fully-iced cakes and sugar flowers again.” – Laura from Laura’s Pantry. “The naked, semi-naked and translucent cakes are still going strong and are here to stay for a long time yet. Many of my clients are spicing it up a bit and adding doughnuts.” – Nina from Cakes by Nina.

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“Just like in previous years, there will be a demand for semi-naked and buttercream cakes.” – Shenaz from Lake Thomas Cakes. “There are still some people being cautious about the road ahead and are booking intimate cakes for their special days as they are keeping number small.” – Nina from Cakes by Nina.

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“Gold tones and blush pink are still a strong colour combination going into 2022.” – Nina from Cakes by Nina. “Biscoff-flavoured cakes have been getting more and more popular.” – Laura from Laura’s Pantry.

www.ltcakes.co.uk “We are still being asked for quirky cakes that highlight the couple’s personalities or interests. We’re also finding that loveable pets are featuring more and more.” – Nina from Cakes by Nina.

“The sugar flowers trend has increased but be aware that these flowers are hand-crafted and can be very expensive. If you are on a budget, then consider other options. Remember to check with your supplier before deciding as some fresh flowers are poisonous and should not be used on a cake.” – Shenaz from Lake Thomas Cakes. “Sustainability and environmentally-friendly bakes are becoming a key factor for most couples. Consider using local suppliers who are near to your venue as their carbon output will be lower and try and use seasonal items where possible.” – Shenaz from Lake Thomas Cakes.

CONTACT THE EXPERTS Lake Thomas Cakes, www.ltcakes.co.uk Cakes by Nina, www.cakesbyninaweddings.com Laura’s Pantry, www.lauraspantry.co.uk