On July 20, the world will celebrate (we hope in a big way) International Cake Day.
Cake is a favorite delicacy of children and adults, the main decoration of the table for any occasion. Therefore, its appearance is no less important than its taste. We have prepared an overview of the main trends in the decoration of these outstanding products.
The word “torte” means “round bread” in Italian.
Therefore, we believe that the phrase “cake is the boss of everything” also has a right to exist. Cake is truly a favorite delicacy of children and adults, the main decoration of the table for any holiday. Therefore, the appearance of the cake is no less important than its taste. Confectioners are constantly coming up with more and more new ways to decorate their culinary masterpieces. In case you decide to bake a cake for Cake Day (sorry for the tautology), we have prepared an overview of trends in decorating these outstanding products: on such a wonderful holiday you need to come up with something special!
1. Naked cake
Everything around strives for naturalness and naturalness. Even food Buyers are increasingly choosing natural shapes and colors: something that reminds them of home cooking. After all, there is less and less time left for cooking, but you still want to eat something “as if from childhood.” Let's say "No!" bright, unnatural colors of cakes! The good old classic is held in high esteem: chocolate cakes coated with delicate white cream. Followers of this trend are reluctant, but it is possible to use cocoa and berry juice to give the cream a subtle tint. The edges of such products are not cut and, most often, not coated with cream. And, perhaps, this is what makes them so homely. Natural lovers choose only fresh fruits and berries as decorations. But you can also use fresh flowers and leaves: in principle, everything is natural and rustic.
Tips for organizing
If you want to create the perfect celebration, you should not forget to follow certain tips.
- Guests are part of your celebration, which is a fairly large mass. Thanks to them, you can get a complete picture, or vice versa, dissonance. To create a harmonious look, ask everyone invited to wear dresses of the same color or length. Let guests know that shade variations may occur. For example, when choosing cream, you can see both a delicate pastel shade and a rich brown tone. Both options have a place to be.
- Simplicity should be in everything. It should be reflected in the main menu. For main courses, choose simple hot dishes, salads and appetizers. Proven options will be your best choice. This is fish and meat. If we are talking about salads, then you should not load them with complex filling. Give preference to a light dressing of spices and olive oil.
- It is impossible to imagine a wedding without a photo shoot. Talk to the photographer in advance about what style you have chosen for your celebration. Together, think about locations where you can go to get interesting photos. Green meadows and grasses are excellent options.
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5. Quilling
Initially, this is a cute girlish hobby - “paper rolling”, the art of making compositions from strips of paper twisted into spirals and other shapes. Looks very nice! Resourceful confectioners decided the same thing and adapted the technique for making patterns from mastic. The mastic is rolled out in a thin layer, cut into narrow strips and patterns and ornaments are laid out on the surface of the cake. In general, painting with “edible” materials on the plain smooth surface of a cake is very popular now. And it’s not difficult at all!
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6. Flowers and frills
A popular trend among wedding cakes is decorating with cream frills, folds and flowers. The cakes turn out airy, delicate, elegant: just for a romantic occasion. And the snow-white cream gives the cake a noble look. Pastry chefs made roses on cakes back in our childhood. Nowadays, masters are no longer limited to a few colors at the very top. They shower their works with flowers, sugar and even real ones. A cake decorated with violets from top to bottom will be the highlight of a festive evening.
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Weddings in minimalist style.
The bride and groom will also have to match the direction of the celebration. Their images must be well thought out so that in the end they are in harmony with all the attributes.
If we talk about the bride, then she will have a much more difficult time than the groom. It is necessary to find a fine line that will separate it between luxury and modesty.
The bride should find a wedding dress that is, on the one hand, simple and light, and on the other, elegant and feminine. The image should not be overloaded with unnecessary details.
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Don't worry that it will turn out boring. As a rule, the bride at such a wedding looks as romantic and tender as possible. All this is achieved with the help of subtle details that make up a complete portrait. Installation should be simple. It can be complemented by an accessory in the form of an elegant hairpin, which will emphasize the natural aristocracy of the girl.
As for the groom, an interesting design move was invented for him. It should not be loaded with jackets that look bulky. It's best to stick to a vest. The groom will look stylish and fashionable in it.
As for the color scheme, there is no need to be too clever here. A classic black suit with a white shirt will suit you. Don't settle for complex cuts and colors. They will distract attention from the overall concept of the celebration.
7. Unusual shape
They are very popular among young people and children. Cakes can be shaped like objects (cars, handbags). This also includes cakes decorated with figures of cartoon or movie characters. To make decor, mastic from various products is used, for example, sugar with gelatin or condensed milk.
We have dozens of ideas for decorating cakes both for mass production and for small confectionery chains, and many decor options. Don't limit your imagination: imagine yourself as a famous pastry chef from France, or give your customers a dessert that looks like it was made at home by your beloved grandmother. Think delicious!
Little ones
When choosing a dessert for a small wedding with a limited number of guests, it is best to give preference to a small compact cake weighing 2 kg or more.
Usually this weight is enough to treat a dozen invited guests to a festive treat. Such an amazing dessert can be one- or two-tiered with a beautiful design suitable for the overall style of the wedding celebration.
Recently, a fashionable trend has emerged: instead of a huge cake at the end of the wedding, treat guests to individual mini-cakes on a beautiful stand. The beauty of this serving is that you can prepare small cakes of various compositions: cream, chocolate, souffle cakes, mousse cakes and invite the guest to make their own choice.
Mini-cakes can be decorated with cream flowers, fresh fruits, fresh flowers, white or dark chocolate figures, edible beads, rhinestones, stars, and hearts.
Wedding in minimalist style: choosing a cake
A cake in a minimalist style should be distinguished by a combination of a laconic form, the absence of various decorations such as roses, figurines of birds and animals, and exquisite content. Only experienced cooks can achieve this effect.
Decoration with mastic
In the last few years, fondant has simply taken the confectionery world by storm: covering a cake with an even sheet of fondant or intricately sculpted figures decorating the top have become the undisputed favorite of all weddings and birthdays.
Of course, mastic is an amazing material that gives enormous scope for self-expression. Pliable, soft, plastic, retains its shape and is edible, which is important, mastic allows you to turn the most creative ideas into reality. There are two main lines in “mastic cakes”:
- the cake is quite classically shaped, decorated with figures, flowers, ribbons, etc. from mastic;
- a cake in the shape of something, and there are no restrictions: we saw cakes in the shape of a tank for men, cakes in the shape of bags and shoes for women, cakes in the shape of teddy bears and typewriters, and anything else.
Mastic for decorating a cake can be made from various products. In particular, sugar mastic comes with gelatin or condensed milk; there is also marshmallow mastic and other options. Of course, working with mastic requires certain skills. And some ideas cannot be accomplished without certain tools, but when decorating a cake with fondant, even a novice housewife will get quite a decent result with due care.
Color transition
Continuing the theme of the play of colors, one cannot help but note a trend that has resulted in a separate confectionery trend - cakes with a color transition from light to dark within 1-2 shades.
This effect is achieved very simply - by adding dye to increasing portions of cream or dough. The gradient or ombre effect can affect the inside of the cake (dye in the cake layers only), the outside (dye in the outside decoration only), or both.
Unlike a rainbow cake, such desserts look more delicate and calm, there is no explosion of colors, but there is a noble admiration of color, which is probably why they are so popular at weddings.
