2012 CAKE TRENDS – Top 10 Cake Trends To Watch from Cake Appreciation Society
What will be the top trends for cakes in 2012? As we welcome in a new year, Cake Appreciation Society reviews some of the cake trends we’ve shared during 2011 that we think will be popular for 2012.
1. Fresh Flower Cake Decoration
5 Tier Wedding Cake by Iconic Cakes and decorated with fresh flowers by Creative Colour Wedding and Event Flowers
According to Creative Colour Wedding and Event Flowers in Brisbane, fresh flower cake decoration will continue to be a popular choice for bridal couples looking to achieve maximum impact in co-ordinating wedding flowers for the wedding party with the cake without breaking the budget. Seasonal fresh flowers can offer a more cost effective alternative to labour intensive hand made fondant flowers.
Have a look at more fresh flower decorated cakes in our FLOWER POWER photo album here
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2. Feathers Cake Decorations
Feather decorations used to good effect in this Moulin Rouge Theme Cake by Taste of Luxury
Take a look at a variety of feathered cakes in our CAKES OF A FEATHER photo album here
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3. Ombre - Graduated Cake Colouring
Striking use of Ombre technique on this cake by Sugablossom cakes shows the effect that can be achieved with graduated cake colouring.
Want to learn cake decorating techniques such as Ombre? Check our CAKE CLASS FINDER album for details of cake decorating courses near you here www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.193873177315084.36335.158099100892492&type=1 or check in our Cake Appreciation Society Directory here at www.cakeappreciationsociety.com
4. Multi-Tier Cakes
Multi Tier Cakes like this Wedding Cake by The Cake That Ate Paris enable a variety of colours, flavours and textures to be used.
The appeal of Multi-Tier and tall cakes will continue. Are you looking for a multi-tiered cake for your wedding? Take a look at our WEDDING CAKE FINDER album for inspiration from our Cake Appreciation Society Members here
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5. Personalised Cake Toppers
Personalised Cake Toppers such as these Bobble Head Wedding Cake Toppers by Josie's Creations Cake Decorator will gain popularity.
Cake Toppers add the personality to your cake and can be individually created to suit any occasion or theme. Want to see a range of amazing cake toppers for every occasion from Cake Appreciation Society Members? Visit our CAKE TOPPERS album here
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6. Push Up Cakes
Push Up Cakes by Popular Treats (Cake Pops) - a trend on the rise.
Push Up Cakes are layers of cake and cream in a container which you ‘push up’ from the bottom to eat, similar to the push-up ice cream packaging familiar to many. Push Up Cakes rate highly in the convenience factor with the self-contained cake being easy to eat ‘on the go’ and the see-through containers maximising the effect of coloured layers and textures of the Push Up Cake. You’ll find more information about Push Up Cakes including a recipe and instructions in our Blog on this website.
Looking for where to buy Cake Pop containers, stands and other baking supplies and equipment? Check out our MARKETPLACE album here
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7. Dessert Table Cakes
Dessert Tables themed to suit any occasion such as this Birthday Party by Cupcake D'Lights are gaining more popularity.
The Dessert Table provides an opportunity for cakes, cupcakes and cakepops along with other types of sweets and treats to be the talking point of your party and co-ordinate with your party theme and decor. Take a look at the creative Dessert Tables for any occasion by our Cake Appreciation Society Members in our DESSERT TABLES photo album here www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241320789236989.50023.158099100892492&type=1
8. Cake Pops
Cake Pops by Noelie Cakes.
Cake Pops (chocolate dipped/coated cake balls on a stick) will continue taking the world by storm for a few reasons. Their novelty factor is appealing to all age groups. They make cake appreciation portion controlled (but who can stop at one?) They are convenient to eat and to present to guests at parties for all occasions. Looking to order Cake Pops? Check out our CAKE POP FINDER album here
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9. Cupcakes
Cupcake Tower featuring Ruffle Effect cutting cake by The Cupcake House
Cupcake Towers continue to be popular for milestone birthdays, engagements, weddings and christenings. Engagement inspirations can be found in our CELEBRATING LOVE album and christening inspirations in our BABY CELEBRATION album at www.facebook.com/cakeappreciationsociety.
Did you know that Red Velvet Cupcakes were the most searched for on Google in 2011? The word is out that Purple Velvet Cupcakes are the next big thing…
Looking for cupcakes? Check out our CUPCAKE FINDER – Australia and CUPCAKE FINDER – UK albums at www.facebook.com/cakeappreciationsociety There’s also the CUPCAKE PARADE which features a wide variety of cupcakes from around the world…and if you like your cupcakes to be supersized, you’ll love our PLUS SIZE CUPCAKES album.
Cupcake Bouquets are a beautiful way to present cupcakes. Take a look here in our FLOWER POWER album to view an extensive range of cupcake bouquets.
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10. Fresh Fruit and Chocolate
Fresh Strawberries and Chocolate Wedding Cake by Elisabeth's Wedding Cakes
Fresh fruit and chocolate go together like a horse and carriage! Fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries combine well with chocolate for visual and flavour appeal. Decoration with a variety of fresh fruit will continue to be popular. White chocolate is very popular for wedding cakes thanks to its ability to be coloured to any desired shade required. Will dark chocolate become a favourite thanks to its antioxidant properties which justify the calorie intake?
For those wanting gluten free, Flourless Chocolate Cake is a most delicious option. We share a Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe here in our Blog. Take a look at our CELEBRATING CHOCOLATE photo album to see why we celebrate chocolate all year round for any occasion here
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