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Finishes and Decorations

Finishes

Buttercream
A traditional frosting of fresh butter and cream.
Chocolate Wrap
Similar to wrapping paper covering a gift, we use thick sheets of rich, high-quality chocolate to wrap the entire cake surface.
Fondant
Very popular in Europe, fondant is a smooth sugar coating that wraps the cake. This finish gives a cake a porcelain-like surface that is simple, classic and sophisticated. It can be dressed up or down with other techinques and decorations.
Glaze
Choose from Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate Glaze - this finish gives cakes a sleek and slightly shiny finish
Marzipan
This finish is made from almond paste and sugar. It can be tinted or left in its natural beige color; the flavor of the cake underneath is enhanced by the almond flavor. Also a finish popular in Europe.

Decorations

Decorations are placed over the cake finish.Here are some ways in which you can decorate your wedding cake or custom cake.

Hand-molded chocolate
A choice of white or dark chocolate sculpted into ribbons & bows, roses, flowers, ruffles and more
Fresh flowers
Provided by us or your florist.
Hand-molded marzipan
A rich almond paste sculpted into fruits, ribbons & bows, roses, flowers or just about any object.
Hand-molded flowers
Handmolded flowers can be made from gumpaste, which is similar to fondant but dries hard, or from white chocolate or marzipan which can be eaten easily.
Pulled Sugar
Sugar is boiled to 300 degress and allowed to harden slightly, then pulled or stretched until is develops a pearly, sheen-like satin.Ê Finished decorations look like glass.