CAKES 51 Oh, go on then! Discover what’s hot for 2023 in the wonderful world of wedding cakes 2023 SO FAR... Marina at Sweet Palette (www.sweetpalette.co.uk) in Liverpool says: “Vegan cakes have been extremely popular and the most frequently asked about when my couples have booked for 2023, so we’re offering people a regular or vegan option for all of our cakes. Most of our nearlyweds though have been looking for semi-naked cakes, which have become the most popular design for us. Decorated with fresh flowers, sometimes with a touch of gold or silver foil, these usually boast a buttercream finish with rustic detail or a rough edge. “Another of our favourite designs is the stone-effect fondant cake, which has a beautiful marbling to it with great texture and loads of detail. It’s often presented with dried flower foliage, creating an amazing look. “For me, new cake trends include wafer paper décor such as spheres or sails, often accompanied by gold foil or gold toppers. Another gorgeous trend is palette knife flower painting, which is a real work of art. I’ve had a few enquiries about these lately, especially from couples who want to combine two different cultures into their theme and bring a bit of bright colour to their cake. Lambeth cakes are proving very popular too. These create a very vintage look, give plenty of detail and can be done in any colour scheme. Absolutely gorgeous! “Finally, some brides have been asking about cake buffets. Our personalised cupcakes, cookies and cakesicles have gone down a storm as part of a wedding buffet or as individually packaged favours.” www.fayeamandaphotography.co.uk www.instagram.com/wojciechowskka www.instagram.com/wojciechowskka Images courtesy of Sweet Palette
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