Black wedding cake trend: The newest cake trend on the block

Kiss goodbye to the humble naked wedding cake that has been a staple at countless weddings for some time now. It may be a shock to the system, but it’s time to welcome the black wedding cake with open arms! Of course, we don’t think naked cakes will go anywhere for a while, but the black wedding cake trend is the new trend on the block!

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While black wedding gowns, bridesmaids decked out head-to-toe in black, and black decor accents have been slowly creeping in, black wedding cakes have jumped on trend and are turning the traditional white fondant beauties on their heads.

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For years there has been a case of “anything goes” when it comes to wedding cakes. We’ve seen the sophistication of black and white designs, flirty and fun watercolours, eye-catching metallic and even the not-cake, with cupcake towers, donut walls and lolly bars taking over.

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But, in the past, there has been something taboo about a black cake… until now.

When Sweet Valley High actress Brittany Daniel married broker/attorney Adam Touni recently, she opted for a three-tier matte black fondant cake adorned with gold leaf accents and the image of Banksy’s girl reaching for a balloon.

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While the thought of a black cake might make your mum recoil, they have a real air of elegance about them and cake makers have found they can really bring out the vibrant colours of anything that adorns the cake and also the decor.

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Also, while the trend is emerging, you will be among the first to capture the imagination of your guests with the fashion-forward choice of a black wedding cake.

Even if the rest of your theme isn’t geared towards black at all, a black cake can make a stunning statement piece at your reception and will sure to get your guests all a-flutter.