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DELECTABLE delights The latest cake trends

Your cake is a great way of tying together your chosen theme or colour scheme and is your chance to showcase your creative side. To help give you heaps of inspiration, we’ve asked local suppliers for their 2022 trend predictions.

“Some adventurous couples are ditching white cakes and going for bright pinks, blues or oranges, and fun flavours to match like mango and passionfruit, pink lemonade, or maybe a boozy flavour like gin and tonic with a coloured sponge.” – Samantha Strecker from Cake Fantastique.

“This year has seen weddings come back with a bang. With the backlog from 2020, couples have changed their minds on how they want to celebrate their day, and we see that in the cake sector as well. There are, of course, still the more traditional bakes being ordered, but many are also going for fun and creative designs.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique.

“This wedding season, I’ve already seen lots of naked and semi-naked designs. They look stunning with fresh or sugar flowers, fruit or even a chocolate drip.” – Claire Rowland from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

OUR TOP TIPS “Also very popular is the marbling effect that can be achieved with fondant icing. Any colour can be mixed into the icing and adding a little gold, silver or bronze leaf will make an amazing creation that no one will forget.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

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www.clairescreativebakes.co.uk ❤ Chocolate can be used to decorate your bake. Whether you choose a modern drip effect or a quirky half-and-half creation, your guests are sure to be delighted. ❤ If cake isn’t your cup of tea, then there are some great alternatives available. We love the ohso-popular doughnut wall or tower. This can include a selection of your favourite flavours – plus there’s no need to worry about cutting the cake. Another option is a macaroon stack, this is ideal for those of you with a sweet tooth – yum! ❤ If you want to try something different on your big day, then why not look into purchasing some scones? These can be used as an alternative to your main bake or even as a delicious dessert.

Make sure you do some research before purchasing, as some companies offer a variety of flavours, shapes, and gluten-free and dairy-free options. ❤ Cake toppers are a great opportunity for you and your hubby-to-be to show off your personalities – have some fun with it, and don’t be afraid to go against tradition!

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“Couples are making sure all packaging used is organic, biodegradable or reusable, and that every element of the wedding is earth-friendly, recycled or reused.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique.

“Couples are more thoughtful and are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. This means cakes are becoming more organic with dried and rustic flowers and leaves. We’re also seeing more botanical prints with artificial or dried flower combinations.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique.

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“The taste of the bake is just as important as the look of it! My latest popular flavours are mint chocolate sponge with chocolate buttercream.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

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“I find clients like to make their wedding cake personal to them in one way or another. Some choose to add a native flower, a pet or even a hobby.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

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❤ If you’ve opted for a themed celebration, then try to incorporate aspects from it into your cake. It’s the perfect place to showcase your creativity and reflect your personalities. ❤ Cake freezes perfectly, so if you have any leftover and it wasn’t frozen previously (check with your supplier), freeze it and enjoy it for months to come. You could even keep some for your first anniversary. ❤ Do some research before setting a budget as some embellishments and flavours will cost more than others. ❤ Once you’ve found a supplier, work with them to create a bespoke design for your big day. Tell them about your likes and dislikes and show them photos of other creations that have caught your attention. Remember, a bespoke option will cost more than a standard design, so factor this into your budget.

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“We are seeing more organic flavours like delicate elderflower and lemon, rose and pistachio, carrot cake and of course vegan options.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique. “A flavour which I find is always popular is my version of a Bakewell tart. almond sponge with cherry preserve, flaked almonds and delicious icing.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

“Whatever you choose, it’s all about doing what you want and love, so enjoy it!” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique.

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“I think 2023 will see more naked cakes but with dried flowers and pretty pastel, palms as decoration. Stencils can be so stunning and in my opinion not used enough.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes.

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❤ For your evening food, why not opt for a crepe or waffle van? ❤ If you’ve decided against a traditional white bake, then ruffles are a fun alternative. Not only will it make the design stand out but it’s also a fun way of incorporating your theme. ❤ Flowers are a wonderful way of decorating your bake. Blooms can be carefully painted to look like a watercolour masterpiece, made using sugar or even sculpted out of icing. ❤ A marble effect looks sophisticated and is a great way of incorporating your chosen colour scheme. These fab bakes can be decorated using flowers or a variety of shapes that complement your favourite hues.