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Although I really dig her glasses, I am not a fan of her "more is more" modus operandi. Personally, I prefer cakes with less goop than Ms. Weinstock usually uses. Here is just one example (though I admit it is a masterpiece):
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Who could have guessed that this one would be Steve's favorite?
When I think about what kind of cake I like, I really don't think about the design, but more about the flavor...
Lemon raspberry is such a fresh, light combo. It would be perfect for a summer wedding, don't you think? Especially loaded with extra raspberries, like this one:
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Raspberries with chocolate is another classic combination. Especially flourless chocolate cake:
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When I started thinking about how I wanted the cake to look, I found that I like relatively simple designs, with smoothly frosted layers and just a couple of key details, like this one by Cabin Ridge in Bozeman:
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I think it's impressive, without being visually overwhelming with a lot of details.
What do you think? Is more really more?
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When we met with our cake designer, we told her we weren't found of fondant (which a lot of wedding cakes are covered with to support fancy designs and intense colors). She said, "Oh, you want a Betty Crocker cake? The kind where you just want to dip your finger and lick off the frosting?" YES! :) Nice and simple, and a lot less expensive than fondant...
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