PRETTY DETAILS | Drip Wedding Cakes

Photo |  Peppermint Photography

 

 The best part of a wedding besides marrying your partner in crime has to be the cake? Am I right? The cake scene has seen some major trends from fondant to buttercream to naked cakes to this latest trend... Drip Cakes.  They are blowing up the internet and making their way to a wedding near you.  What do you think about these drip cakes...yay or nay?  

 

{good eats} unfrosted wedding cakes

Back in 2010, I first posted this tasty "naked cake" and I'm blown away by how unfrosted wedding cakes are becoming one of 2013 biggest trends.  Regardless if they are adorned with fruit or flowers these cakes will sure make everyone excited for the dessert course. 

photos | {tyler branch photo} {kelly braman photography} {michelle march photography} {jodi miller photography} {marion heurteboust photography} {daniel cruz photography} {christine chang photography} {sarah kate photo} {alixann loosle photography} 

{pretty details} vintage cake toppers

Calling all vintage loving brides and grooms...how amazing are these vintage cake toppers? I think I'm especially obsessed with the ones with millinery bloom arches. Tres chic! 

{martha stewart weddings} | {jessica johnston photography} | {project wedding}   

{martha stewart weddings} | {lisa berry photography}

 

{pretty details} sugared fruit

  

 

sugared seckel pears {martha stewart weddings}  sugared lemons {martha stewart weddings}

{ben dearnley}

  

chocolate chestnut wedding cake {martha stewart weddings}

{nate henderson via style me pretty} 

I can't believe I totally forgot about this post. My intention was to post it back in December but it ended up getting lost in one of my computer files until now.   I love this simple method from prettying up fruit for you wedding cake or centerpieces. With some beaten egg whites and sugar can transform the look of these sweet fruits.  

{cakes} metallic desserts

Once again Pinterest fuels my obsession with these lustrous wedding cakes and desserts.  Pewter, gold or copper, it really doesn't matter to me because I'm completely smitten with them. 

 {yummy cupcakes & cake}  {bake until scrumptious}

{martha stewart weddings} {sweet & saucy shop} 

 {missy photography via style me pretty}

{wedding style guide}  {martha stewart weddings}  

Remember what they say "you always eat with your eyes first". 

{good eats} bundt cakes

This is another great example on how couple's are thinking outside the box when it comes to their wedding cake.  Skip all the fondant and buttercream and go for a bundt cake instead.  These cakes come in different designs and are simply beautiful with just a light drizzle of glaze or dusting of powder sugar. Either way they can be stacked on a pretty tower or sitting on a simple cake plate making for one gorgeous and unexpected wedding cake alternative. 

{martha stewart wedding} {our labor of love}

{steep street}

{ali degraff photography}

 

{friday faves} ruffle cake

Happy Friday friends!!! 

 This post is dedicated to my little niece who turns 4 today!! Yay!! Last week she personally called me to invite me to her birthday party. This is how the conversation started...

Me: Hello

Niece: Titi?

Me: Hi babycakes {my nickname for her}

Niece: What's up girlfriend?

LOL did I mention she's turning 4!! How stinkin' cute is she?  

 ok back to the post.....

You've probably noticed my love of ruffles in my inspiration board and shoe picks but now my obsession has joined forces with another favorite of mine. CAKE! How fabulous are these ruffle cakes? Aren't they soooooooooo pretty? I know my niece would love them too!! 

1. {martha stewart weddings} 2. {averyhouse via elizabeth anne design} 

3. {pobke photography via style me pretty}

4. {call me cupcake} 5. {the knot}

6. {amy atlas} 7. {forty six at grace}

If you're adventurous and want to create your own ruffle cake, check out this video tutorial from {Sweet & Saucy}.   Looks pretty easy but I think I'll leave it to the pros.


Have a great weekend!! xo

{cakes} ombre wedding cake

i can't get enough of ombre. the soft fading effect looks lovely on spring wedding cakes

...don't you agree?

1. {maggie austin} 2. {cake croquette} 3.{pinterest} 4.-5.{martha stewart weddings}

{good eats} apple butter cake

did you spot that pretty cake in yesterday's post?

 well, andrea is not only a talented photographer but she also baked the cake seen in the shoot and was kind enough to share the recipe with us. 

{apple butter cake}

2/3 cup butter
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups sifted cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk

cream butter. add sugar gradually, creaming till light. add eggs and vanilla and beat till fluffy. sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture alternating with milk, beating after each addition. beat 1 minute. bake in 2 greased and lightly floured round pans at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. let cakes cool completely. 

*she doubled better homes & garden traditional yellow cake recipe

andrea used some farmer's market apple butter between the layers & topped it off with a light dusting of powdered sugar. 

you can't forget about the cake bunting ~ andrea used fabric remnants, string and two bamboo skewers. 

{cakes} candy shoppe

i'm loving these candy inspired wedding cakes...so fun and colorful.

being a jersey girl i especially like the salt water taffy one.

which one is your favorite?

rock candy, candy button, salt water taffy, and gumball cake via {here}

jelly bean and black licorice cake via {here}

quilled wedding cake

my jaw hit my keyboard when i saw this custom-quilled cake at {utterly engaged}.  it's pretty perfect with all the coils and lovely caketopper and the colors ... i love the colors ...they really pop!

has anyone ever tried quilling paper? if not and your interested in this art form i found a tutorial at {martha stewart}  of course.