How to commission a unique piece of ‘cake art’
Cake art is a fun and unique way to commemorate special occasions or give edible gifts that are one-of-a-kind. It is more than just a beautifully decorated cake. It takes cake design to the next level by incorporating elaborate decorations, fondant and buttercream sculptures, and imaginative designs.
The possibilities are endless. From cakes in the shape of animal heads, to cake replicas that look like luxury handbags or flowers with a super-realistic finish. You can transform a simple cake into a masterpiece for your next event, or even as a gift to a loved one.
How to Find and Select a Cake Designer
You want to find a cake artist who can translate your vision into a tasty edible cake. You can check out their social media pages or online examples of custom cake designs to see if they match your style.
Cakes by Robin has over 20 years of experience creating imaginative cakes for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays. Our custom designs, which include sculpted figurine cakes, ombre drip cakes, and realistic floral accents, are accompanied by glowing comments and reviews from happy clients. You can reach out and discuss your vision with our team on the phone or in person. This will allow us to confirm what we can do to best translate your ideas within your budget and timeline.
Choosing a design
It’s the fun part to choose a design for a custom-made cake! Consider the reason or occasion for the cake. Is it for a wedding, an anniversary, or a birthday? You can also share the style or theme you are aiming for, like classic elegance or whimsical. This will help to inform your cake design. You should also consider the details such as the cake flavours and fillings you would like, the type of frosting, the number of layers, portions, or overall sizes of the cake.
A single small cake will suffice for an intimate dinner party or anniversary cake. A small cake allows you to focus the design on intricate details. You’ll need to provide enough food for your guests at larger events like weddings and corporate events. This means a large cake or an assortment of cakes with coordinated designs. You may be able to be more extravagant and elaborate with your theme or design.
Your cake artist will appreciate inspiration images, fabric samples, logos or other visual references to help illustrate your vision. Be open to the suggestions of your cake artist, who will be able to translate your abstract designs into concrete ones that can be executed structurally.
Don’t forget flavours.
Cake art can be visually stunning, but it must also taste good. Take time to discuss flavours with your cake designer when ordering your custom-made cake. Think about the classic favourites and preferences for both the recipient and guests.
You can choose a different flavour for each tier of a multi-tiered cake. This will add variety and give your guests choices. Don’t forget to talk about the fillings with your baker. These include buttercream, fruit curds, or jam. Your cake will be a visual treat and delicious to eat.
A unique cake art can make a special event even more memorable. You can create a special edible art piece to celebrate birthdays or graduations by researching your theme, communicating your vision, and choosing the flavour that you and your guests enjoy.
Plan well in advance and provide plenty of inspiration for the team. Be open to their suggestions to make your ideas come to life. Custom cake art is a great way to remember any special event. Cakes by Robin can help you transform your ideas into a celebration cake.