Lyn is a seasoned wedding cake artisan with more than two decades of experience perfecting the art of frosting tiers and piping elegant rosettes. Through her business, My Delicious Cakes & Decorating Supplies, she not only creates bespoke cakes for all occasions but also supplies tools and ingredients for home bakers and hosts hands-on decorating classes – equipping beginners with the skills and confidence to craft their own edible masterpieces.

But Lyn’s expertise extends beyond the technical skills of cake production. With her level of experience in the industry, she’s witnessed firsthand how wedding cake styles have evolved – from classic white tiers to bold, personalised creations. “After twenty years of business, I’ve seen that wedding cake designs have changed,” she says. Essentially, tradition is giving way to innovation, with couples now seeking cakes that reflect the times, as well as their individual stories, tastes and aesthetics.

Trend Check

When it comes to styles and forms, Lyn has her finger on the pulse of wedding cake trends, regularly creating custom orders for any and all couples. “The vintage style piping is back,” she announces. “Couples have changed from a fondant covered iced cake to more of a butter iced cake.” As preferences evolve, many couples are trading in the traditional whole cake for cupcakes or alternative desserts. Yet for those who remain loyal to tradition, the timeless stacked-tier cake still reigns supreme.

In terms of decorations and flavours, Lyn has observed a shift towards edible flowers utilised as a finish – to incorporate more texture, and at times, colour to the overall design. Flavour trends have evolved over time, but there’s still something for everyone – whether you love bold tastes or prefer something more subtle. “Red velvet is a big hit at the moment, or towards the lighter end is an elderflower and lemon flavour that is very popular,” she observes. However, the most overarching trend noted by Lyn is the couple’s desire for a cake that uniquely speaks to them as people. “We still find that many cakes are somewhat traditional but with a twist provided by their personalities,” she remarks.

Bake It New

While sticking to contemporary trends helps your cake feel modern, Lyn identifies some fresh ideas to keep your post-nuptial sweet treat on the cutting edge. As for cake decorations, Lyn suggests “custom toppers, rice paper sails, or piped flowers to give elegance to the cake design.” These finishes can represent sentimental touches – from shared hobbies and cultural symbols to subtle nods to personal journeys.

For some couples, the cake becomes a canvas – with hand-painted or illustrated designs turning dessert into edible art. “We do get this request from time to time, but these kinds of cakes are time consuming and will cost more, which is something that needs to be factored in when organising a wedding,” she reminds. “This is where the edible images help to keep the costs down and still give the look the couple are after. Edible printing is a technique that gives very different dimensions to the cake but still holds the story of the couple,” she says.