Let them eat Cake!

After decades of focussing our attention on dresses, flowers and

rings, our stomachs are rumbling for the cakes to become the centre

of attention. It is difficult to think of a joyous event that does not involve

the consumption of a celebratory food so it is no wonder why the cake

is an essential ingredient to a delicious wedding. The international

wedding cake industry is an ever-expanding and innovative contributor

to the world of weddings and their newest designs are nothing short

of masterpieces. Traditional wedding cakes are rapidly being replaced

by one-of-a-kind culinary works of art coming from all corners of the

globe. These internationally trendy cakes challenge us to rid ourselves

of routine and slide into the styles that are in this year. When it comes to

couture cakes, its not just what’s inside that counts, Nikki Randlesome

Scott of Geraldine’s Creative Cutters gives up the secret ingredient to

these designer desserts.

TASTY TRENDSETTERSRandlesome Scott notes that there is not one style in particular that is

select to this year, rather the brides that are happiest with their celebratory

sweets are ones that follow their instincts and match the cake to their

personality. This year’s melting pot of stylistic trends include elegantly

modern and retro art deco as well as the more flamboyantly fun, colourful

and funky cakes. While not as many brides are opting for classically

traditional cakes, their adaptability and poise ensure that they will always

be on the menu.

ALL THE TRIMMINGSGone are the days when decorations were limited to the conventional

newlyweds atop of their cake. This year’s most popular cake accessories

are jewels and pearls, with flowers, ribbons and lace still being very

sought-after. With rapidly developing culinary techniques allowing the

finishing touches to be made entirely of sugar, cake designers have made

it possible to have a completely edible cake – you can literally have your

(accessorised) cake and eat it too! These endless options for cake décor

make it possible for brides to subtly extend the theme of the wedding into

the kitchen and onto the plates. This means that the personal touches

and embellishments on their gowns or invitations are able to inspire the

design of the cake, be it jewels, swirls or pearls.

SHAPE SHIFTERSJust as gowns are selected for the way they flatter the bride’s shape,

the shape of the cake can also make or break the desired look. It is

important to consider the cake’s form in relation to the theme of the rest

of the wedding. Brides are now getting braver with the shapes of their

cakes with designers only too happy to follow suit. Innovative shapes like

hexagons and ovals are in demand as are even more eccentric styles.

Randlesome Scott’s kitchen is busy producing quilted round layers,

sporadically stacked tiers and even paisley shaped cakes make the cut,

proving that while not many people can pull off this whimsical design,

sugar most certainly can!

While Nanna will insist that no party is complete without fairy bread and lamingtons, these (in)famous desserts prove that food, like fashions, can quickly move from hot to not. Allow us to lead you away from chocolate crackles and towards couture cakes with our

sweet-tooth’s guide to style. Follow our recipe for success to this year’s tastiest trends and cut yourself a little slice of heaven.

Words by Kathryn Kessler

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JULIE STEWART OF GERALDINE’S CREATIVE CUTTERS.

Modern Wedding Cakes & Chocolates would like to thank

Geraldine’s Creative Cutters for their generous words of wisdom.

To tie your cake into the rest of your wedding, consider

appropriating emblems, colours or designs used on your invitations,

place settings or even your gown onto the cake itself. This helps to

establish the overall theme of your wedding and create continuity.

If you’re looking for a way to DIY your dessert, specialists such

as Geraldine’s Creative Cutters offer tips and tools of the trade

which are available online at www.creativecutters.com