Let’s Get Naked: A New Cake Trend
Move over glam cakes, there is trend on the rise. Fully iced cakes are out; it?s all about natural and naked now. But what is a naked cake exactly" Similar to wearing a simple layer of BB cream for a more natural makeup finish, most naked cakes bear only a thin layer of buttercream on the outside?called a crumb coat?exposing the rich color of the cake underneath. This layer usually just catches all the crumbs, thus providing a smooth surface for the next full layer, but for a naked cake, it’s all you need. So, these cakes are basically homage to simplicity, baring it all!
Naked is Beautiful
There are so so many different types of naked cakes. Some go almost completely naked, with no crumb coat and just filling between cake layers. Some are a little bit more covered up with some chocolate ganache dripped down the sides (yum!). The main point of these is to show of the many different styles of toppings and garnishes. So even though they are called ?naked cakes, ? they aren?t really completely nude. They wear some majorly fancy hats, with tons of accessories. Some even feature beautiful edible flowers, lovely candied fruits, or other elaborate decoration. Looking up pictures for inspiration will show you a wide variety of looks; these cakes are wonderfully versatile.
Why Naked, Why Now"
So where did these stripped down cakes come from" Why are we seeing these half done cakes on the cover of foodie magazines" Here?s the thing, simplicity is in! Minim...
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