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$540 THE AVERAGE AMOUNT COUPLES SPEND ON THEIR WEDDING CAKE

FRESH TRENDS

Some of the “it” ways bakers are creating standout cakes this year.

3-D TEXTURES

Even basic white buttercream feels fresh when the focus is on texture. Get inspired by fabrics like a cozy fisherman sweater or delicate Swiss dot, then ask your baker to re-create the texture on your cake.

MARBLEIZED EXTERIOR

Work several hues from your wedding day palette into your cake with fondant icing designed to look marbled. The result will be so smooth and sleek, guests may think it's the real deal.

SEMI-NAKED

Totally naked cakes had their moment—now it’s their slightly dressed-up counterpart’s turn in the spotlight. With a sheer outer layer of frosting, a

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