A traditional wedding cake usually consists of a bit of sponge, a bit of fruit and a whole lot of white icing! But the trend to favour a naked cake is something that began in 2014 and has continued to grow from strength to strength. So, we’re urging you to put down the icing and rolling pin, and welcome you into a world where ‘what’s on the inside, counts’ takes on a completely new meaning.
Stand out from the crowd
A lot of time and taste bud effort goes into choosing the perfect wedding cake. Ensuring the flavours complement one another, the look is just right and the obligatory bride and groom figurines are positioned perfectly atop is standard...and sometimes a tad boring! Why not stand out from the crowd and choose a naked cake for your wedding, where the sponge and does the talking. Not only will the unique twist on a wedding cake become a talking point with guests, but you may find yourself starting a whole new trend among your friends.
Naked cakes look amazing
While perfectly iced cakes can look pretty stunning, the rustic trend that has taken the wedding scene by storm has brought naked cakes to the forefront. Naked cakes look delicious and can look even more impressive than iced cakes because they appear more naturally beautiful. They don't look like they've been made to look beautiful with ton of sugar and icing, making them even more impressive.
They're delicious
Due to the fact that a naked cake is not smothered in icing, the flavours of the sponge really shine through meaning an even more delicious bite. Although still eye-catching, using the naked cake method means that all the hard work gone into the mixing bowl by the chosen baker will not have gone to waste. Some popular flavours include chocolate, pistachio, salted pretzel, strawberry lemon, and even a rainbow cake with vanilla frosting inside.
They're budget-friendly
Weddings, although worth every penny, are wholly expensive occasions and by choosing a naked cake for your ceremony, you could find yourself saving a euro or two in the long run. Doing a DIY job on the cake front means you will have complete control over the process as well as possibly enjoying yourself along the way! Employ the help of your bridesmaids and/or mother and turn it in to a fun experience with a lot of tasty ‘research’ involved. If you're sticking with the professionals, the baking minus the icing will still work out cheaper.
The choice is yours
Choice is very important when making decisions for your wedding day. No two brides want the biggest day of their lives to be the same and this rings true for the marital cake. Scroll through hundreds of Pinterest pages, root through baking blogs or simply visit a book shop for ideas on naked cakes and you’ll find yourself faced with hundreds of choices. With no two cakes the same, you can rest assured that not only will you find a naked cake style to suit your wedding day theme, but you’ll rest assured it will be a very unique choice.
- Michelle Storey
Image credits: Cake 1: Anna Hardy Photography | Cake 2: Vine & Light | Cake 3: Jillian Joseph Photography | Cake 4: Byron Loves Fawn | Cake 5: Mallory Renee Photography