Circle Wedding Cakes

Think of a traditional wedding cake, and chances are, you will immediately envision a tiered white cake with round layers. Round, or circle, wedding cakes are the standard for tradition. Whether the layers are separated by columns, or rest one upon another, it is safe to say that the majority of tiered cakes favor layers that are round in shape. In recent years, bakers have added interest to the otherwise traditional (and sometimes unexciting) profile of a round cake by stacking layers that are very similar in size, or by varying the height of various layers. But regardless of the size and height, circle wedding cakes are here to stay. And what could be more appropriate to signify and celebrate unending love, than the circle?

For the Guys: Bride and Groom Cakes

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Brooke

A couple weeks ago, I featured a tuxedo groom’s cake, and got lots of great feedback on it. Well, it was pretty cute.

Well, this one caught my eye, too. Aren’t they darling?

I know, they’re a simple approach. But they’re straightfoward and to-the-point, and I guarantee their precious adorableness brought a smile to the faces of the guests at this wedding.

The wedding, or “bride” cake, is just beautiful and classic. The lovely nosegay on top, the brooch and ribbon trim and trailing rose petals speak to my romantic heart. The tuxedo groom’s cake is well-executed, and such a nice simple foil to the pretty wedding cake. And isn’t the boutonniere darling?

We spied these cakes on Pinterest, but they are the lovely work of Beancounter Bakery in Massachusetts.

Cake Topper Friday: Bird’s Nest

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Brooke

Today, I'm posting my final cake from the wedding that I've been showing you all week from Martha Stewart weddings.

The bride and groom featured a bevy of beautiful cakes, ranging from a three-tiered classic design trimmed with branches and love birds, to several single layer cakes celebrating widely divergent motifs. The theme that united the table was autumnal flavors and colors, with a rustic yet refined vibe.

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One of My Favorites, EVER: Rustic Fig Layer Cake

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brooke

Today, we continue to celebrate the beautiful, multi-cake reception that I discovered this week on Martha Stewart Weddings with what is probably my favorite cake of the week.

I mean, the Toile de Jouy was breathtaking, and the Silver Pumpkin Cake was just lovely. But this Rustic Carrot Cake with Glazed Figs is mouth-wateringly beautiful. And isn't that what it's all about?

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Toile de Jouy Wedding Cake

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Brooke

I had to, Guys.

I heart toile in the biggest, most profound way. My love affair with it started while, of all things, decorating my nursery. I found a pattern with children playing, and it was the perfect combination of classic and whimsy. So when I saw this, I knew that you'd be seeing it too, because I was totally going to share it with you.

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Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-Up for November 11, 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Brooke

Greetings, Fellow Cake Lovers!

We're through a tumultuous Election Day and today, we celebrate our veterans. A whole lotta flag waving going on this week, yes?

And I've been all over the map with my cake love this week. In fact, there was one day that I said. Yep, nope, I'm good. No cake today. Even I feel like going on a sweets strike occasionally. But I usually snap out of it pretty quickly.

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Purple Rosette Wedding Cake

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Brooke

I just love this little cake! It's a study in contrasts and uniformity all at once. The smooth bottom layer and the flamboyant top one – brought together by a monochromatic color scheme. And while the bottom layer is a regular height, the top is exaggerated. And don't you love the color of the icing? Clearly, it's fruit-based, not food-coloring based…love LOVE!

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Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-Up for November 4, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Brooke

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Happy November, y’all!

Are they playing Christmas carols where you are? Commercials featuring red and green? Well…I don’t mind so much. No decorations will be going up for a month or so, and we’ve got Thanksgiving to look forward to, so we can keep it in check here pretty well.

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Square Minimalist Macaron Wedding Cake

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Brooke

Happy Monday, Girls and Boys!

I wanted something a little minimalist today, and I found this lovely cake by Superfine Bakery on Wedding Wire.

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Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-Up for October 28, 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Brooke

Hello Hello, my dear readers! I hope you are having a fantastically fantastic day! And I hope that threats of gargantuan storms aren’t freaking you out too badly this weekend.

We bid adieu to Sandy here without too many worries…just a little wind and rain. I sincerely hope and pray that all the weather folk out there are dead wrong, and that Sandy dissipates into the chilly Atlantic without so much as a whimper. Hey – it could happen.

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