BLACK MAGIC Leaning towards the dark side when it comes to your big-day bake? Go for it – this style is hugely fashionable right now and packs an impressive visual punch. “Black wedding cakes for 2022 seems to be using the colour black as a base for the entire bake, which provides a sharp contrast for bright colours that ‘pop’ on top,” says Cakez’ Gemma Williams. “My most recent black wedding cake followed a marble sugar paste style, consisting of an extra-tall black base tier with streaks of grey marble throughout, plus a smaller top tier with subtle streaks of burgundy. “While there are many options for a black wedding cake; some should be approached with caution. A buttercream finish can still be achieved in a deep black colour – or using an airbrush to create a sheen effect – but both options can lead to your guests having a funny chat about the colour of their teeth when they dive into their slice, which may well be a talking point of the day that you may not have considered! I would therefore advise a sugar paste outer layer, which can also be adapted easily to give different edge styles to your tiers, from smooth or rounded edges, to patterns or a more rippled effect.” – www.cakez.org We’d listen to Gemma if we were you, regardless of whether you want to just accentuate your cake with some delicate darker touches, or fancy going all-out with a head-turning design. Now’s most definitely the time to go back to black… www.cakez.org https://pinkface.co.uk https://mattheathphotography.com www.instagram.com/_mumscakes_mc/ https://rtcakes.co.uk www.thesecretweddingphotographer.co.uk ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT White wedding cakes will never go out of fashion, with the origins of having such a colour surrounding the purity of the bride herself. “The classic allwhite wedding cake stands as a strong contender alongside current trends and varying palates, due to its elegance and simple design that can easily be adapted to suit all,” explains Hawkell-based cake-maker Victoria Neal from Pinkface Cakes. “I typically get asked to create three to four even tiers of elegant, clean lines, which is the epitome of tradition. Having said that, there’s been a big rise in the application of textures, experimenting with edible rice paper and ganache finishes, as well as introducing nudes to complement such delicate colours. Also, while sugar flowers have always been a firm favourite, there’s been an increasing demand for fresh flowers, as not only do they harmonise the rest of the floral installations, but can also prove to be a budget-friendly option.” – https://pinkface.co.uk So there you have it. Going for such a classic affair is most definitely the white thing to do… www.cakez.org www.instagram.com/customcakes_bylea/ www.instagram.com/yummybaker12/ https://pinkface.co.uk 58
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