MasterChef is influencing not just our taste buds but our lives – just take a look at the recent revival of the wedding cake scene. We take a look at this year’s most requested wedding cakes.
Thanks to last year’s famed pressure test featuring Adriano Zumbos’ impossibly intricate profiterole tower, it was the up-until-now relatively elusive – and tongue-twisting – Croquembouche that was one of the most requested wedding cakes on ServiceSeeking.com.au in 2009.
This makes us wonder if, following this season’s famous episode, the macaron tower will be making its debut on the wedding circuit anytime soon. Maybe not, but we’ll soon see.
So, what are this year’s most requested wedding cakes? We chatted to two talented Perth cake makers about this season’s hottest trends.
Cupcakes top the list. Although they’ve been around for a while now, Madeleine Farias of Wild Sugar Rose doesn’t think they’re going anywhere just yet. “Cupcakes are still extremely popular,” she exclaims, “They can be displayed beautifully on transparent cupcake towers with a cutting cake on top, and the bride can choose different flavours and decorations.”
Brides are also favouring classic designs. “We are definitely seeing more people taking “a less is more approach” with their wedding cakes, ” says Paula Kontor from Sweet and Simple. “The budget-conscious bride is opting for a simple design with an emphasis on flavour.” Providing a striking visual, Paula also believes black and white themed cakes will enjoy a revival.
2 and 3-tiered cakes are long-time favourites, but to make them really stand out they can be adorned with beautiful ribbons and flowers, such as roses, lilies and orchids. “They’re simple, yet elegant and romantic – and very affordable for many brides,” says Madeleine.
Paula tells how wedding cakes can be “dressed up” even further for a vintage-inspired look. “Wedding cakes with lace, pearls, delicate dots and scrollwork are increasing in popularity,” she reveals. “Brides and grooms are also still choosing to add a personal touch to their wedding cake with a monogrammed cake topper.”
Making a well-rounded, appealing dessert when teamed with a variety of condiments, chocolate mud cake also remains a “safe” option.
So, how about the more unique requests?
“I’ve recently been commissioned to make a wedding cake inspired by the Tetris game, comprising of individual square blocks that fit together to replicate the game,” describes Paula.
Madeleine has had similar requests and recalls a Pinata wedding cake she once had the pleasure of making. “It consisted of a chocolate shell/cover that revealed lots of delicious lollies when smashed – it was lots of fun!”
We’ve also seen listings for a host of other “unique” wedding cakes, including a request for a PlayStation cake and one for a pirate-themed wedding!
You name the wedding cake request, and ServiceSeeking.com.au received it!