Black and White Wedding Cake

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Elegant and classic, the black-and-white bride seeks to create a timeless atmosphere on her wedding day.

A black and white wedding cake is a stunning way to bring your theme to your guests - and there are many delicious ways to do so! Black and white is a color scheme that can be a theme in and of itself, or you may choose to have a pattern as part of your theme, such as stripes, polka dots, or damask. Whatever the case, choosing a striking black and white isn’t a black and white choice! Now that you’ve got your colors decided, it’s time to look at what style and flavor of cake you will choose.

(If you're interested in making your own wedding cake, there's an ebook that might be perfect for you! Its called Frosted Dreams, and its full of tons of info on decorating your own wedding cake. I definitely recommend taking a look!)

Black & White Ideas

There are so many ways to translate these two colors into a cake. You can choose one color to be the more dominant one and use the other as an accent. A white cake with black ribbon will be stunning, or a white cake with black piping décor, such as polka dots, swirls, stripes, or an elegant damask pattern. You may alternate black and white bases as layers, using the opposite color to decorate each layer. Or, create a dramatic effect between the cake itself and its frosting, such as a white cake with dark icing or a very dark chocolate cake with rich white frosting. Cupcakes in alternating black and white patterns are a gorgeous and delectable treat for your guests as well! Because of the clean lines of this color combination, it also lends itself well to square cakes – consider exploring different shape ideas!

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Chocolate & Vanilla

So, maybe chocolate is not quite black. And vanilla isn’t always white. But combining these two flavors together is a classic, delicious treat. A rich dark chocolate can have the appearance of being black and you can ask your cake maker to add white embellishments. Other flavors you may be able to play with include espresso, coconut, or colorless orange or raspberry extracts.

Black, White, and _____

Adding a single color to your cake will liven it up and create a striking effect. Think of accent colors such as red, pink, yellow, or green. Using real or sugar flowers, you can add an unexpected burst of color to an otherwise classic cake. Because the base is quite simple, adding a striking color will create a dramatic effect. Silver accents are also a unique addition to a black and white cake.

Vintage B&W

If you are hosting a party that is reminiscent of days gone by, you can add a vintage touch to your wedding cake as well. Decorate with stripes of varying sizes, and use inedible accents such as feathers to decorate your cake, with a vintage black and white cake topper, of course. You can also have a black and white photograph of you and your fiancé screened onto a plain sheet cake – it’s not terribly expensive and it’s a lovely way to personalize your cake.

Black and white may be a simple color combination, but choosing your cake is never easy! Meet with your baker armed with a vision of your dream cake, and work together to find your perfect cake. Don’t forget to schedule a taste test!

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