Modern Wedding Cakes That May Surprise You

I love watching the evolution of cake art, and today we're going to look at some fantastically fun designs like THIS:

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(By Lima Cakes)

Aw yeeeah.

This one reminds me of a shopping mall in the 80s, but I mean that in the most glorious and refined way possible:

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(By Malarkey Cakes, London)

So fun, right? The texture on the bottom tier is my favorite.

Or perhaps you'd like something DRAMATIC:

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(By Lima Cakes)

You can see why the all-caps was necessary. Wowza.

This next one might be my favorite today; it's practically bursting with color and motion:

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(By Historias Del Ciervo)

It almost feels like the cake is opening up like a flower, right? And then releasing the butterflies? That is SO COOL.

Classic white and gold with a fresh twist:

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(By Dolce Vita Cakes, Toronto)

I like the balance of the flowers on the side.

Ohhh, these colors:

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(By Historias Del Ciervo)

More metallic jewel tones, please, bakers. This is incredible.

This one practically leapt off the screen at me. I am mesmerized by the floating illusion with the black and white splash:

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(By Saltadena, Washington)

And the single orange flower at the base? ::chef's kiss::

Another beauty that made me stop and stare:

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(By Maggie Austin Cake)

Are they leaves? What's the top thing? How is it doing that? I have no answers, but I'll keep sighing dreamily over this cake anyway.  

This one has a galaxy feel to it, right? If a galaxy was hot pink and orbited by flowers?

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(By Historias Del Ciervo)

STELLAR.

And finally, another contender for my top favorite, a gravity-defying gem that knows how to make a splash:

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(By Zummy Cookie)

Grabby hands. I have them. (Although I'd actually rather have it as a ceramic-and-glass sculpture so I can hang my necklaces on the orbs and keep rings in the top dish. Eh? EH? Jewelry box designers, get on this.)

I hope these gave you smile today, cake fans! Stay sane and safe out there, and remember to make today extra Sweet for someone you love. 

*****

P.S. When you only have the energy to make cupcakes, here's a way to make them extra fancy:

Silicone Teacups & Saucers

SO CUTE. And only $9 for the set, which also comes in white.