An Essex Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 87)

C ake is the key to our hearts here at An Essex Wedding , and there’s nothing that excites us more than a whole new way to enjoy our favourite sweet treat! We decided to ask some of the region’s best cake companies for their predictions on what will be hot in the cake world next season, and the answers left us salivating… Local cake designers share their trend predictions and top tips for next season clairejtownsend.wixsite.com/ amaysingbakes chocodolly.co.uk essexcountycakes.co.uk action “I’ve seen a shift from simpler styles into more decorative, floral designs. I believe 2020 will see brighter, bolder cakes, with abstract and modern looks paving the way. I’m excited to see statement flowers alongside contemporary shapes.” – Claire Townsend, Amaysing Bakes by Claire “I’m predicting natural and rustic styles with simple and elegant finishing along with a single statement bloom or pared-back floral displays.” – Gordon Harwood, Essex County Cakes “We love working with royal icing and the effects it produces – so we hope to see more requests for that. We’re seeing gorgeous ruffles and beautiful blush and rose gold colour palettes.” – Norman and Linda, Occasions Cake Studio “Vintage and rockabilly weddings are here to stay, so couples are choosing quirky cakes to reflect that. The main part of my business is chocolate figures and I’ve been asked a lot for superhero designs – The Avengers has a lot to answer for!” – Carli Norris, Chocodolly  A slice of the CAKES 71