Wedding cakes have come a long way with today’s cake designs pushing the boundaries, becoming more complex, innovative and daring each year. With the New Year on the horizon we thought it would be fitting to share some insight on the hottest wedding cake trends for 2017. Which in summary is all about forgetting the simple white-iced fruit cakes (though they are, of course, still a classic) and opting for a yummy donut cake or even an elegant but still contemporary marble cake, we’re not referring to your typical vanilla-and-chocolate swirl birthday cake here! We’re talking ancient Greek, Michelangelo’s “David” inspired cakes. Make sure your wedding cake is just as magical as all your other details for the big day, explore the hottest wedding cake trends for 2017.
Geode Cakes
One of our favourites has to be the beautiful cutting edge Geode cake. Although it can seem strange to make a cake mimic a rock, the textured crystallised sugary delights of these stylish cakes make impressive stunning wedding cakes.
Cake by Carries Cakes
Cake by Sinfully Sweet Cake, Photo by Nadine Berns via Junebug Weddings
Cake by Intricate Icings via Wedding Chicks
Hand Painted Cakes
Give a personal touch and create something totally unique by having a hand painted wedding cake. From pretty florals, detailed china designs, ombre watercolours to even modern art can be painted to create these culinary masterpieces.
Cake by Olofson Design
Cake by Sweet Fix, Photo by Soul Child Photography via Hey Wedding Lady
Cake by The Cake & The Giraffe, Photo by Sparrow Photography
Croquembouche Cakes
Traditionally known as the French wedding cake of choice, these Croquembouche (pronounced kraw-kahn-boosh) are a normally tower piled high with bite-sized profiteroles. The examples here have gone far beyond the classic glazed pyramid, by incorporating meringues, Ferrero Roches, donuts to candied popcorn.
Cake by Anges de Sucre
Photo by Eulanda Shead via French Wedding Style
Photo by Chasing Arrows via Hello May
Marbled Cakes
This statuesque cake incorporates the already popular fashion trend in a totally unexpected way! We love these sophisticated marbled cakes, to achieve this irresistible colour swirl by kneading together two colours of fondant (white and grey combo is the most popular). The end result is an understated cool, graceful twist on the traditional wedding cake that’s as beautiful as work of art — but tastes much better.
Cake by Sweet Bakes via Mod Wedding
Cake by Vintange Soul Cakes
Cake via Wedding Chicks
Drip Cakes
One of the coolest trends that’s picking up the pace is the mouthwatering Drip cake. These delicious-looking cakes are great for intimate celebrations, the drip can be any colour so you can reflect your wedding colours easily and they look excellent tiered up.
Cake by Sweet Bakes via Mon Cheri Bridals
Cake by Miss Ladybird Cakes via Polka Dot Bride
Cake by Meringue Girls
These hot new trends are about to take over the wedding world. They look too pretty to eat, but that won’t stop us from slicing into these remarkable cakes. The focus point of your reception will be your wedding cake, so start pinning so that you can have that jaw-dropping cake and eat it too!
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