The tradition of wedding cakes goes back ages, and there are a few things we appreciate more than a decadent cake. As years have passed by, they have become far grander. Taller structures and the detailing is extremely intricate. The modern cake as we know it was invented in Europe during the 19th century and quickly became a symbol of luxury. With expensive ingredients and exquisite designs, today a cake is one of the ultimate symbols of a luxurious celebration. And the more photogenic, the better.
Brides-to-be all around the world dream of their ultimate wedding cake. Spending hours on cake flavour trials, and finalizing the perfect design, they want their cake to take centre stage during their celebrations. Whether they are in search of a classic white cake, an intricate, hand-sculpted and decorated cake, a towering cake, or an exquisite cake with bling and flowers, cake bakers around the world spend their entire lives to create the brides’ dream cake.
Master wedding cake bakers in the world are in high demand, baking and decorating the most gorgeous cakes. It’s always heartbreaking to cut into something that looks so good. We’ve rounded up some of the best cake coinsures around the world who will ensure your dream comes true.
1.The Royal Wedding Cake
Fiona Cairns is the genius behind the royal wedding cake for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 royal wedding. The eight-tiered, three-foot-tall, 224-lb fruit cake was covered in lace-like detailing. Being a baker to the royal family, her skills make her one of the most sought after bakers in the world.
2. Bastien Blanc-Tailleur
His extravagant and larger than life cakes are sure to leave you in awe. Being the master of decorative sugar-work sculptures, every cake is brought to life with these adornments. Detailed and intricate lifelike flowers, each crafted by hand are used to decorate the tiered cakes. And yes, they are almost too pretty to cut into.
3. Kimberly Bailey, Los Angeles
She gained famed for her gravity-defying chandelier cake and ever since then has been on everyone’s radar. Operating out The Butter End Bakery in Los Angeles, Kimberley Bailey has bagged the title of a true cake artist and is a master in her field. Think surrealistic cakes, this one is your go-to, making the impossible possible.
4. Debbie Winghams Million Dollar Cake
Fashion designer, turned couture cake makers, she is one of the most well-known cake makers, and every creation leaves us in awe. Debbie Wingham’s Million Dollar cake is one of the most expensive and beautiful wedding cakes in the world. The cake was not a traditional tier cake, but it was shaped to look exactly like a real bride completed with an intricately detailed white wedding dress, a veil headscarf and her own bouquet of flowers. The cake which was pre-baked in Raffles Dubai was adorned with five flawless three-carat white diamonds all valued at $200k each and a 1000 pearls. Of course, it took our breath away.
5. LeNovelle Cake
If you want to create a fairy-tale wedding cake look no further! A family-run bakery in Jakarta, Indonesia, they specializes in lavish wedding cake, and by far make the most complex and luxurious wedding cake in the world. Their USP lies in making cakes in the form of castles and cathedrals. Exquisite craftmanship and skill is showcased through their intricate detailing, and creative eye to make a masterpiece. This bakery can even transform the most demanding architectural design into a wedding cake.
6. Tortik Annushka
The champion of surrealistic cakes is none of than Tortik Annushka. Combining futuristic elements with elegance, every cake is a masterpiece in itself. The cakes are not only delicious treat but also a visual dream. Transporting you to a fairy tale full of beautiful cakes, delicacy, finesse and expert skill are reflected in every design.
7. Emma Jayne
Known for her intricate detailing, Emma Jayne is a master when it comes to replicate Indian bride cakes. Bringing the culture of incredible India seamlessly into cakes, the designs will leave you in awe. Going a step further, her mastery in details allows her to create treats with impeccable designs.
With this exquisite range of cakes, we have been transported into a dreamy paradise of cakes and can’t wait to start planning our wedding. How about you? Are you salivating yet? (*wink*)