In 2020, we’re welcoming back the wedding cake. There are reasons cake has had a starring role since the days of the Roman empire. (Okay, so the Roman version involved the groom breaking a loaf of barley over the bride’s head; some things change for the better.) The concept of a sweet dessert big enough to share with everyone is just too apt to part with.
Bakers put their all into these multi-layered creations. You can always have a selection of other sweets as well, but there’s nothing quite like a fabulous, too-pretty-to-eat-but-we’re-going-to-eat-it, honest-to-goodness cake to add a grace note of elegance and underscore how special this day really is.
SOME 2020 CAKE CONCEPTS WE LOVE
• Macramé, crochet, or lace-influenced frosting effects created with carefully piped icing.
• Florals! Possibilities include hand-painted, buttercream sculpted, or actual pressed flowers or flower petals.
• Marbled effects for the sleek and powerful look of stone, accented with a simple flower or two.
• Textures and colors that evoke natural elements like water, stone, or wood.
remember, you can have a dessert table too. You may want to choose smaller desserts that will coordinate with your cake for a unified display. Beyond that, these are your friends and this is your party. Crowd-pleasing dessert station possibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
Pie tables. Most humans are always glad to see a pie. Or a tart for that matter.
Cookie assortments. Cookies can be iced and decorated however you like; there’s a lot of room to have fun here.
Donut stations. The holes allow for all sorts of creative presentation.
Ice cream. You can rent a freezer or a soft-serve machine or even an ice cream truck.
Desserts from other cultures. If one of you has an ethnic background that includes a prized dessert, make that a highlight of your dessert bar. If you sampled something amazing on your last journey to Europe or Asia or South Carolina,
adams fairacre farms
Hudson Valley, 845-336-6300 (Kingston), adamsfarms.com
Let us cater your special day. Our expert bakers will work with you to create the wedding cake of your dreams. Your special dessert, baked to perfection by us, will be a huge hit! Call or visit your local Adams store to schedule a consultation with our bakers.
frida’s bakery & café
Milton, 845-795-5550, fridasbakeryny.com
Frida’s Bakery & Café represents not only small-town charm, but also quality, service, and hospitality. Their philosophy is simple: use fine ingredients and employ traditional methods to produce exceptional baked goods. Frida’s Bakery & Café offers a catering menu for group events, and a spacious contemporary second-story loft, perfect to host your special private events and parties. Call today to place your pie, dessert, or cake orders!
grounded cakes
Kingston, 845-514-3432, groundedny.com
We bake and create cakes for special occasions and believe that any occasion is better celebrated with cake. The first bite of luscious, delectable, melt-in-your-mouth cake tastes twice as wonderful if it is a spectacular confection of texture, color, and harmony. Elegant and gracious or whimsical and charming—the cake needs to express your unique personality. If you can imagine it, we can create it!
lydia’s cafe
Stone Ridge, 845-687-6373, lydiasdeli.com
Beautiful and delicious. See for yourselves what chef Roni can create for your special event by visiting our web page. Or better still, stop by Lydia’s Cafe in historic Stone Ridge and taste for yourselves. Specialty cakes, pies, and a whole host of goodies are yours for the asking.
local artisan bakery
Kingston, 845-481-3860, localartisanbakery.com
Local Artisan Bakery celebrates the art of baking with local Hudson Valley ingredients. Our handcrafted goods are baked in small batches, with a constantly changing menu that features new flavors every week! Visit our bakery for sweet & savory treats, coffee & tea, and the Local Artisan Gift Collective—a curated collection of handmade gifts by local Hudson Valley artisans.
me3 bakery
845-681-9502, me3bakery.com
Send a cake to a loved one! Me3 Bakery specializes in gourmet buttercream cakes decorated with a modern twist. Build your own cake from our diverse flavors list which includes vegan and gluten-free options, or select any of our signature cakes available online for local delivery. Let’s create a custom cake designed to match your special event. Visit our online shop today!
