I’m a home baker making my sister’s wedding cake for September 20. She has absolutely no requests for the cake and said I can do what I want. I’d describe her wedding venue as “rustic chic” (it’s a farm-themed event venue in the countryside).
Bottom tier is chai cake with vanilla bean buttercream, top tier is chocolate cake with salted caramel buttercream. I used tarragon in the decor and I’m praying it doesn’t make the cake taste gross 😂
Would appreciate feedback, especially what I should keep and what I should change for the big day!
by ContentAtmosphere569
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Beautiful
It’s beautiful, that’s for sure! I think I’d look at a single larger piece of gold leaf on the figs. Like, maybe the size of roughly a fourth of the exposed surface of the fig.
Just a question: What are the “fruits” on the cake? They remind me of figs but are way larger than any I’ve seen.
I think it’s beautiful the way it is! What are the colors of the wedding and where do you live (read- what will the temperature/ weather be like?) You could add some colors that align with the colors of the wedding.
I have put rosemary on a cakes, and it was fine and didn’t affect the flavor, and it may hold up better than the tarragon if you are worried about that. I have also put cacti on a wedding cake I made for a friend, and every one loved it! No complaints of altered flavor. I’m also a home baker so others may have more experience.
Since fall is on the way, one thing that comes to mind to add is candied orange slices. They have them at Trader Joe’s if you have one near you. Sugared berries (blackberries, raspberries, etc.) would also look nice with that. Or maybe dip a few of the figs, or even strawberries in chocolate (that way gluten free people will have something for dessert).
Let us know what you decide to do!
Beautiful! The buttercream application has a lovely natural plaster look and the gold leaf gives it that hint of elegance for the occasion. Consider a gold cake drum to place it on, rather than the parchment tan one in your practice version.
Also before I forget, the flavors sound delicious! I’d even want to try them all together, like a caramel mocha chai latte🤤
I absolutely love it!!!
It’s beautiful!
I love the slightly rough icing texture, it’s a wonderful design!
So simple, but so pretty! This is a good example of “less is more.” I love it!
i would get rid of the gold flakes… i feel the tarragon and figs gives it that rustic vibe but the gold flakes does not. or if you use it, it needs to be way less…. like maybe just a few flakes clustered around each bundle but not trailing from tier to tier. i love this idea of using tarragon and figs though!
If I’m being super picky: I would try to get a few larger pieces of gold leaf in the mix, but I think it looks amazing as is!
The cake looks nice.
https://preview.redd.it/twp0dx6yplmf1.jpeg?width=3061&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85759c3934bcda7778ccbbdc7674cb8fb97caa89
Not sure if this is helpful but we did a style a lot like this for my brother’s rustic barn wedding!