52 HALL OF CAKES The trend that was huge in 2024 was ‘Lambeth piping’. An old-school technique that dates back nearly 100 years – a classic cake design that uses a royal icing over-piping technique that creates intricate depth using lots of layers of icing. The technique originated in the UK and was popularised by Joseph Lambeth’s book, Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries. We certainly did a lot of cakes in 2024 in this style! One of our favourites was a giant heart (as seen on page 56); this style is still popular, but I think could be gone by the end of 2025. A trend that we are seeing in 2025 is more minimalistic; beautiful, clean details, and white on white. Sugar flowers are still hugely popular, but in a more spaced minimal layout. Lots of flowers yes, but not so clustered together! Another trend we are certainly seeing more of is micro-wedding cakes. Since 2020 a smaller, more intimate wedding is certainly more popular and thus, cake makers have had to be more versatile in offering smaller designs. www.hallofcakes.co.uk @hallofcakes1 WONDERLAND SPRINKLES Instead of looking back, let’s look forward! Lambeth style cakes have been taking the baking world by storm over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why – they’re the perfect blend of vintage charm and elegance. I absolutely love creating this stunning design and can see how it would highlight the romantic atmosphere of any wedding day. White pearl sprinkle overloads have become a major trend for weddings, and their popularity is only expected to rise throughout 2025. This dazzling design was incredibly fun to make and may be one of the more time-consuming décor styles, but the result is always magical and worth every second when we see the finished masterpiece! This style adds a touch of delicacy and luxury that’s simply enchanting. Rustic textured buttercream is one of my favourite styles to design due to its simplicity and subtleness. The graceful flow from top to bottom creates a timeless look – sophisticated yet charming, making it perfect for any wedding setting. With its organic, handcrafted appeal, this style is only set to gain even more love and admiration in the upcoming wedding season. www.wonderlandsprinkles.com @wonderlandsprinkles
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