{1} White sugar-paste snowflakes sprinkled over icy-blue buttercream make this red velvet cake with cream cheese filling perfect for any winter wedding. But don’t be afraid to experiment with other color combinations as well, says Brookfield Wedding Cakes pastry chef Susan Warner. A striking snowflake medley tops off Warner’s heavenly design.
{2} Many brides are doing away with old-school designs, says Karen Smith, a.k.a. The Cake Lady. Her contemporary turquoise creation with symmetrical polka dots adds an air of artistry and fun for the forward-thinking couple. This design is vanilla with raspberry filling, vanilla buttercream and lemon curd.
{3} For couples ready to branch out from the classic wedding look, this cake has a retro feel with a modern twist. A fun geometric pattern in turquoise and creams, gum-paste beads circling the cake like a pearl necklace, and funky droplets on wires make this cake a welcome venture from the tried and true. Made by Regina's Bay Bakery with the highest quality chocolate, it hides a French cream filling and a delicious French cream crumb coat covered in vanilla fondant.
{4} Gold dragées, hand-made fondant daisies, and a sprinkle of gold luster dust give an almost supernatural shimmer to this magical creation. This is an elegant cake for an elegant affair, says Stephanie Rauch of Cakes by Stephanie. The multi-layered flavor of this moist white almond cake with buttercream frosting is accentuated by raspberry mousse.
{5} Monograms are trendy right now, according to pastry chef Jennifer Goldbeck of Delicately Delicious. Indeed, an elegant M brings a touch of simplicity and a sense of tradition to this chocolate and strawberry cake. The grown-up flavor of made-from-scratch European strawberry buttercream and a layer of chocolate ganache make for a mouth-watering delight.
{6} Sweet Perfections’ signature Cheez Torte, a dark chocolate cake on top and bottom, with a vanilla baked cheesecake and a red raspberry preserve layer in the center, is more than just a delicious dessert. Fairytale scroll lines add an Old World theme to this otherwise contemporary confection.
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