A Day at the Beach

With all this heat we have been experiencing, we thought it would be a great chance to cool down with some fun beach themed cakes!  So kick back, relax, and enjoy!

The "Finishing" Touch

Hello Dessert Works Fans!  We wanted to take some time in our blog to provide a little cake education and share some beautiful creations with you.  As many of you know, typically, we finish most of our cakes in a wonderfully smooth layer of Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream, or Fresh Whipped Cream. However, that is not the only option!  Lately, we have been noticing a lot of people want a more rustic, vintage, or home style feel for their big event.

One way to do this is by giving the cake a Spackle finish.  This looks just how it sounds, like the finish on many walls and ceilings, but so much more delicious!  Check out this beautiful cupcake stand arrangement which features Rolled Chocolate flowers and, of course, a cake with a Spackle finish!

Here is another example of a Spackle finish on a 2 tier cake.  The bottom tier has added height and the fresh hydrangeas make this cake simple, yet elegant.

 Another option is for us to do what we call "an upward diagonal swoop."  This technique can be done on any cake frosted in Buttercream and adds an extra special touch and feel to your cake.

Horizontal Banding is another way to give your cake a special look.  This example shows not only Horizontal Banding, but also Ombre colors.  Ombre means the color has a gradual fading effect.

Below is a set of 3 cakes each with a different finish.  This is a fun way to have different flavor options available to your guests, or, allow you to have multiple cakes if you simply can't decide which look you like best!

This last picture shows how beautiful combining different styles in the same cake can be.  This 4 tier has alternating tiers, 2 with Spackle finish and 2 with a smooth finish and Champagne Dot design work.

Whatever your event may be, changing up the finish on your cake is a great way to add a special touch. We hope this gave you some new inspiration and ideas for the future!