WEDDING TREND TUESDAY: NAKED CAKES

Naked cakes recently became trendy when bakers realized that the real beauty of a cake was in the ingredients themselves. They are basically cakes that are not frosted, or sparingly frosted, on the outside, leaving them "naked", and exposing the layers. Naked cakes tend to have a more natural and organic feel, which means that ornate sugar or gum paste flowers won't exactly mesh. They are often decorated with fresh flowers, fruit, herbs, or flavored syrups, cookies, or crumbs. Naked cakes are a great alternative to traditional wedding cakes. 

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