Unconventional Wedding Cakes

In today’s wedding world, it seems that most wedding cakes are unconventional. It’s almost unconventional to have a white on white wedding cake! But in an unconventional wedding cake might refer to the design, the topper, or the flavors featured. Regarding design, one popular unconventional style today is the topsy turvy, asymmetrical design. Stacked cake layers give the illusion that the cake could spill over any minute, when in fact, the cake is balanced and level. Unconventional toppers are another way that a couple may make their cake unique. The couple who loves Angry Birds, for instance, can feature the adorable characters perched atop their cake. Can’t last a minute without your cell phone? There’s a wedding topper for that, too. Prefer Goth to Victorian? No problem. A talented baker can help you realize your dream cake. But you might opt for traditional design and toppers, and still find ways to be unconventional with flavors – even savory alternatives to wedding cakes, like “cakes” made of wheels of cheese, or layers of savory meet pies, might stand in for a conventional cake. So, express yourselves! In cake! And send us pictures.

Dark Wedding Cake

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Traci

Fall and winter are the perfect time of year to think about a non-traditional wedding cake.

I’m talking about a cake that isn’t topped with white icing – a dark wedding cake.

Today’s cake would be the perfect late-fall or winter cake with its dark icing and fall fruit embellishments.

It’s not often that you think about a dark color of icing for your wedding cake color but this cake would absolutely work if you have bright fall colors as part of your wedding color scheme. Read More

One-Tier Pink and White Wedding Cake

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Traci

I really like the idea of having a separate centerpiece cake just for the bride and groom to cut and enjoy.

And then you can have other small cakes for the guests or a dessert bar. Something different and a bit out of the ordinary.

Today’s cake would be ideal for that concept.

This single tier cake is perfect for the new couple – you could even have it at the “head” table and then set up other cakes and desserts elsewhere. Read More

Chocolate and Caramel Wedding Cake

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Traci

So here we are a few days post-Halloween.

Have you had your fill of chocolate and sweets yet? No? Good because today’s wedding cake is ah-mazing!

Check out this ooey and gooey chocolate caramel wedding cake.

While I’m not normally a fan of “naked” wedding cakes this chocolate creation has delicious caramel, salted peanuts, and chocolate ganache between each layer.

There’s no need for icing!

This cake is gorgeous and decadent and it’s perfect for a fall wedding!

This cake was created by pastry chef Jason Schreiber. You can find it here.

Rustic Fall Wedding Cake

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Traci

It’s November! There is no denying it now – we are celebrating all things fall!

For me, a fall-inspired wedding cake features dark hues with some pops of dark colors.

Take today’s cake for example.

I love the rustic vibe of this cake from the chocolate ganache icing that gives the cake a “woodsy” feel to the dark fruit and flowers used as accents. Read More

Whimsical Orange Wedding Cake

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Traci

If there’s a week when orange is the color to love, this week might be it.

With Halloween just a few days away the stores are awash in various shades of orange and while it might not be the first color you think of for a wedding cake it might be perfect!

There are so many shades of orange that could be used to accentuate the fall theme of your wedding, and today’s cake does it in a subtle not-over-the-top way. Read More

Naked Chocolate Cake

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Traci

As we inch closer and closer to Halloween I love finding cakes that fit in the season!

Today’s naked chocolate cake is perfect for fall (and even a Halloween-themed reception).

I’m normally not a huge fan of “naked” cakes – I love icing too much to serve a cake that is seriously lacking in that department.

But this cake is too pretty to dislike! I love the dark chocolate cake and the hint of light pink icing peeking out from between the tiers. Read More

Chocolate Wedding Cake

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Traci

Once again we’re talking about chocolate! I can’t help myself – with all the Halloween candy at the stores my brain immediately thinks “chocolate.”

I think chocolate cakes are perfect for fall and winter weddings – they’re dark and decadent and seem to fit in with the colors and themes at this time of the year.

A chocolate cake in the summer would just be too much. But in the fall, when it’s cold and blustery outside, it’s perfect. Read More

Carved Tree Wedding Cake

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Traci

Ah, fall.

The temperatures are turning cooler. Everyone is busting out sweaters. The leaves are falling.

It’s pretty much the most wonderful time of year.

And if you’re planning a fall wedding there are so many amazing ways to incorporate fall into your reception.

Take today’s wedding cake as an example. This tree-inspired cake would be perfect at your fall wedding, especially if you’re hosting a rustic party. Read More