Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2018 Fall / Winter

CAKES, CANDY, CONFECTIONS & DESSERTS

30 | FALL & WINTER 2018

CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE

By Jesse Darland, CTW Features

Because the wedding cake forms the centerpiece of your reception, you want

it to reflect your taste, sophistication and sense of style. It also gives you the

chance to show off your wedding theme and delight guests with a culinary

surprise. Here are a few” fresh ideas to consider for the sweetest part of your

sweetest day:

1. SEE-THROUGH FROSTING

Instead of the totally bare tiers of last year’s “naked cake” trend, a translucent

cake uses a thin layer of frosting (usually buttercream) that leaves a hint of the

cake beneath showing. To complete the look, add flowers or fresh fruit that

complements your theme or the flavors within.

2. DEEPLY DIMENSIONAL

Whether you go with edible lace, ruffles or sugar flowers (rosettes are

popular), choosing a deeply dimensional style provides an understated way

to add elegance and texture to your reception. One note: Because such 3-D

arrangements create their own wonderful array of highlights and shadows, it’s

best to stick with whites or neutral tones.

3. MINI CAKES AND GROUPINGS

Instead of one cake, why not several? Turn your cake table into a dessert bar

with a selection of multiple, smaller cakes. You can try different flavors (if you

just can’t decide) or provide visual interest by making each cake

look unique. Cupcakes can also help supplement smaller cakes

to ensure there’s plenty to go around!

Sweet Inspiration for

Your Wedding Cake

3 Modern and Trendy cake ideas

that are sure to please your eyes and taste buds

Delight guests

with a culinary

surprise!