Top 8 Cake Trends For 2015-2016

Imagine a wedding celebration without a cake…Can’t do it?  Neither can we!  With so many cake trends in the industry - the AKA Team has put together the Top 8 Cake Trends that are oh-so-quirky and yet look oh-so-divine !! 



Hanging Cake

1/ Hanging Cake

These lantern like and chandelier-esque cakes are a favourite among 2015-2016 brides.

Investing in a hanging cakes also allows for your wedding cake to be the center of attraction. 



Woodland Cake




The woodland wedding cake looks perfect for a rustic or an outdoor barn wedding and looks complete with ‘carved’ initials.

The fondant bow looks like real burlap and purple sugar wildflowers blooming from each tier adds the grace to the look.




Ombre Cake


Ombre shading is a rage in the fashion industry and there's no surprises that couples are opting for Ombre style cakes.  The ombre effect gives the cake a whimsical almost romantic effect. 

Whether you're drawn to a rich saturated hue that transitions to a mid-tone or a barely there tint that fades to white, the possibilities are endless.


Metallics Cake





4/ Metallics Cake

A metallic cake ? Really ?  It's glam and looks artistic as well ! 

The best part about metallics is that they can adapt to any style. 





Naked Cake


Naked and rustic cakes are one of the biggest trends in 2015, and are perfect for less formal weddings and a winner for couples who choose to serve wedding cake as their main dessert.

This style allows for flavor combinations that may not be possible in fondant cakes- fresh fruits, soft fillings, cream cheese and toffee and when tastebuds are the number one priority.




Painted Cake

Wedding cakes have become the newest form of canvas, with water-coloured and hand-painted cakes as one of the biggest trends of 2015 - 2016 

Hand painting always looks impressive and has the 'how did they do that? factor. It can also be a neat way to tie in the wedding invitation or a favourite motif.





Macaroon Cake



Macaroon or macarons have been around for a while but they are gaining popularity with brides who want to do something different.









Bold Tone Cake

Forget traditional looking wedding cakes in pastel colours. Bold tones are set to be a key trend in wedding cakes for 2016.

Fruit cake, white icing and subtle sugar flowers are all on the list of things to avoid, while colour strong silhouettes and lots detailing are in demand.








There you have it - these are the Top 8 Wedding Cake trends that will add a spark to your wedding.  

So what is your choice of wedding cake? Which cake attracts you the most? What flavours / fillings would you want for your wedding cake ?

On a scale of 1 to 10 - which of these trends appeal to you the most ? 



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