(far left) With rich lemon ruffles adorning three tall tiers, this cake is all fun and no fuss. The confection’s delicate gum-paste ruffles soften the structured shape, effortlessly combining classic lines with unexpected texture. Susan Warner of Brookfield Wedding Cakes suggests this sweet treat for a spring wedding, especially as a lemon-flavored cake with raspberry filling.
(middle left) The pink hues and subtle ombré of this rose-inspired confection make for a romantic wedding cake. Here, Creative Confections’ Alicia Russell pairs organically shaped fondant petals with rich rhinestone detailing for a cake that’s entirely elegant. Looking for flavor inspiration? Russell suggests a tequila rose cake with a strawberry crème filling or champagne with a strawberry mousse.
(middle right) Inspired by the many layers of a peony, Ubaldo Mora of La Brioche created a unique cake that fits any season. With a smooth golden top tier, a bottom tier covered in lavender petals and a crown of tiny yellow flowers, this cake is a balancing act, performed to perfection. A rich flavor combination would suit this extravagant cake; Mora suggests vanilla/raspberry or chocolate/ chocolate-fudge cheesecake.
(far right) Chris Olson of Chris’s Confections used nine different shades of coral to create this striking ombré stunner. To make the one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Olson added the intricate layers of frills one by one. To complement the cake’s bold color and texture, Olson suggests a flavor combo with a little zing, like a white cake with lemon blueberry filling.