The decor of the wedding ceremony, made in bright, rich colors, will bring a touch of joy, fun, and good mood to the young guests. The trend in recent seasons has been “colored” weddings: lilac, cornflower blue, orange. Confectioners also responded to customer requests, creating multi-tiered colored products decorated with fondant, beads, and ribbons. An orange cake is suitable for a themed celebration or will become an independent element of the sweet table at a wedding banquet. Which shape to choose, what decorative elements of a citrus-colored dessert to pay attention to?
Suitable materials
- Coconut or chocolate chips;
- Cocoa powder;
- Whole and crushed nuts (peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews);
- Mastic figures;
- Figured waffles - in the form of pyramids;
- Individual slices of chocolate bar;
- Dried fruits;
- Ready-made marshmallow or meringue pieces;
- Whipped cream in a spray bottle.
Oil or butter cream squeezed out of a pastry syringe will allow you to depict an intricate pattern on the surface of the cake.
Different nozzles - for “sausages” of greater or less thickness, for ornate and spiral streams. He will help you make the inscription “Happy Birthday” or a number simulating the number of years on the top cake.
Cake decor may depend on various factors:
- Its size and height, shape;
- Degrees of hardness/brittleness;
- Abundance of cream;
- Dedicated to the event.
Whipped cream
This is also a good way to decorate a homemade cake. In principle, you can buy a can of ready-made whipped cream, but this is too banal. It’s better to make your own whipped cream, especially since it’s not at all difficult. To do this you need to take:
- cream (fat content not less than 30%) – 0.5 l.
The trick to whipping cream is its temperature. For everything to work out, the dairy product must be cooled for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator. The container in which the cream will be whipped and the whisk with which this process will be carried out should also be cold. Speaking of capacity. It is better to take a larger bowl for whipping, since the cream will significantly increase in volume as you work on it. Now about the process itself. The product must be beaten at the lowest speed for the first minute, and then it can be increased. The whole action should take 7-8 minutes. There is no need to whip longer, as this may cause the cream to lose all its airiness. The classic version of whipped cream can be modified. For example, before whipping, you can dissolve sugar or powdered sugar in a dairy product (the latter is preferable). Vanillin or vanilla sugar will give whipped cream a pleasant aroma. You can add any food coloring to the cream. Then the finished cream will become colored. Some sources suggest adding gelatin to it. However, you shouldn't do this. Whipped cream holds its shape perfectly, but it needs to be placed on a slightly sticky surface. Otherwise, the decoration may “slip”. And working with whipped cream is just as easy as working with cream. Especially if you have a pastry syringe in the kitchen. But unlike desserts with cream, it is advisable to eat a cake with whipped cream right away. They still don't hold their shape that well.
Holiday decor
It is convenient to decorate brightly for a specific holiday: a wedding, anniversary, birth of a child, New Year or Christmas. How you can decorate a cake will be dictated by your own imagination and a wide selection of suitable options.
A cake baked for Easter or, for example, for Apple Savior may not resemble Easter cake or charlotte in appearance. Its decoration will show the level of culinary skill and development of imagination of the cook.
- Chocolate eggs sunk into the top cake along the perimeter or diameter are a sure sign of the Easter celebration.
- Marzipan or marmalade in the shape of apples, scattered in disarray all over the surface, will remind you of the famous autumn holiday.
- A mimosa branch in honor of March 8 can be imitated using colored jelly or glazed yellow M&Ms.
- The simplest decor for February 23rd is an image of a star made of raisins, prunes or cream; meringue or marshmallows imitate the Eternal Flame
Why do you need dessert?
At a wedding reception, dessert is served at the end of the evening. The waiters pour tea for the guests and serve the cake to the accompaniment of ceremonial music, and the newlyweds cut it into portions and distribute it to everyone present. This tradition is already four centuries old, and so far no fundamental changes are expected.
And an orange cake like the one in the photo emphasizes the overall festive atmosphere and specifically the style of the celebration. Young people often choose a popular theme for organizing their wedding and arrange all the details of the holiday in accordance with it. Dessert, like the main menu, should fit into the overall concept. In this case, you can even place it on a separate table for the duration of the celebration itself, and not take it out only at the end. The newlyweds and guests will be able to take bright photos against the backdrop of a richly decorated cake.
Interesting! The multi-tiered cake symbolizes the steps of life together that the newlyweds will have to go through together.
It is believed that a delicious end to the evening promises the married couple a sweet life without bitterness and deprivation. By cutting the orange wedding cake into pieces and giving it to friends and family, the newlyweds are sharing their love and happiness with them. Guests, eating a portion of dessert, symbolically wish the bride and groom peace, well-being and prosperity on their journey together.
Confectionery masterpieces and their decorations
Aesthetic design may directly depend on the specific recipe. The Napoleon cake hardly needs any other decor other than the recognizable one - made from the same puff pastry crumbled on top.
- Glazing is more suitable for the rug. It is better to coat the honey cake with liquid caramel or pour melted honey and sprinkle with crumbs.
- An “Anthill” cake, made in the shape of a pyramid, can be decorated on the sides, creating an illusory analogy to a forest edge.
- Unique works like “Esterházy”, “Caprese” or “Battenberg” should not be decorated differently than specified in the cooking conditions.
- Biscuit is the most universal base for decoration. It can be soaked in cream, chocolate or caramel icing or left untouched.
Today, cakes can be made not only from dough, but also from:
- Yogurt;
- Soft buttercream (cheesecakes);
- Cheese mass based on mascarpone (tiramisu);
- Creamy mousse, etc.
All of them are decorated quite simply: more often - with a curly curved line of caramel stretching across the entire surface or along each individual piece.
Decorate with marmalade
A very fashionable and unusual cream for decorating a cake, which is also easy to prepare. Made from available products:
- Colored or natural marmalade: 200 g
- Butter, sour cream 25% fat: 50 g of each product
- Sugar: 130-150 g.
The cooking process looks like this:
- Soften the gummies in the microwave or using a water bath.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Combine everything into a homogeneous mass, put it on the stove over low heat - let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Apply the finished mixture to your cake and level the surface.
- Place in a cold place to cool for several hours.
You can first decorate the surface of the dessert with berries or other decorations, only then fill it with marmalade glaze - it will turn out very appetizing!
How to decorate a cake yourself
Beautiful DIY cake decor is created at home.
For this you may need:
- Fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, cherries, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blueberries, sea buckthorn);
- Pieces of fruit (pineapples, bananas, oranges, tangerines, kiwi) – fresh or in the form of candied fruits;
- Cream colored with berry juices in pink, red, yellow or orange shades.
The richer the range of materials offered in color, the more varied and delightful the finish can be.
Cake decorating methods are not limited to decorating the top layer.
- An excellent option is to create a layered “masterpiece”, in which not only cake layers are used, but also layers of fillings - cream, caramel, honey layer, meringue, etc.
- The unusual shape given to the whole product will also add an element of aesthetics: a pie in the shape of a heart or a star looks original.
- If the cake is not sweet, but, for example, liver, from cakes made from meat tripe with onions and carrots, you can decorate it with slices of fresh cucumbers or sweet peppers.
Recipes for decorating cakes can be found in any cookbook or on the World Wide Web.
Mischievous Tiger Cub
The coming year 2022 will pass under the sign of the Black Water Tiger, so many will want to see an original cake on the New Year's table, decorated in the style of the new patron of the year.
Biscuit ingredients:
- eggs - 5 pcs. plus 2 yolks from making meringue;
- flour - 3/4 cup;
- starch - 2 tbsp;
- sugar - 1 tbsp;
- meringue: 2 egg whites + 3/4 tbsp. Sahara
Impregnation:
- 3 tbsp. - Baileys;
- 4 tbsp - sugar;
- 5 tbsp. - water;
Cream:
- 200 g - butter;
- can of condensed milk;
- also for layering and decoration - prunes, gr. 200. and a couple of tsp. cocoa (instant), orange and pink food coloring, wafer crumbs.
Preparation:
- Wash and soak the prunes.
- We are preparing Bizet. Separate 2 whites and beat them with 3/4 tbsp. Sahara. Next, spoon out onto a baking sheet in the form of small balls. Bake until done (brown).
- We are preparing a biscuit. Beat eggs with sugar until white, gradually add flour, starch and vanillin. Line the springform pan with baking paper, add the dough, and bake.
- Preparing the cream. Beat butter with condensed milk.
- Preparing the impregnation. Boil syrup from sugar and water, add Baileys, cool.
Assembling the cake:
- Cut the finished and cooled cake in half, soak it in syrup, coat it with cream, and spread the prunes. Place meringue on top of the prunes (leave 2 pieces for decoration), brush with cream again.
- We saturate the second cake layer from the cut side and cover the meringue with it.
- Set aside a couple of spoons of cream (for decoration).
- Add orange dye to the rest of the cream. Cover the top of the cake with cream, place 2 pieces. meringue (tiger cheeks), then we make his eyes from prunes.
- Mix some of the reserved cream with pink dye and draw a mouth and nose.
- We put cocoa in the rest of the cream, draw stripes, mustaches and eyelashes...
- Sprinkle the sides of the cake with waffle crumbs.
- Let the cake soak for 10-12 hours.
What to do for those who don't know how to cook
Absolutely no idea about kitchen delights, but you really want to please your child? Mom went on a business trip, and dad is forced to spend his children’s birthday party alone? Do you need an urgent way out of a difficult situation: guests will come in the evening, and there is nothing to treat them with? Detailed decorating instructions for beginners will help in any case.
On the shelves of any supermarket you can find ready-made shortbread cakes and bags for making custard. By adding the required amount of milk, you can prepare the cream in half an hour and soak the layers with it. On top – sprinkle with dry cookie crumbs or “seat” small marshmallows.
For more sophisticated lovers of beauty, we offer:
- Strips of mastic, which can be cut into longitudinal strips with a knife and laid out in random order on the surface;
- 1 slice of fruit in a minimalist style, placed on the top crust, will make more of an impression than a mountain of berries spread over the entire surface.
You can get a cake decorating master class by looking at one of the culinary sites or YouTube channels or asking a search engine.
Meaning of orange color
Warm orange color gives positive emotions and good mood. It is associated with inspiration and bright feelings, symbolizing determination, health and optimism.
A wedding in orange is perfect for confident and energetic individuals who are ready for big changes and new discoveries in their lives. This symbolism is ideal for the most important day in the life of a young family.
Combination of orange with other colors
An orange wedding should not be decorated in a monochromatic color scheme. This color should be combined with harmonizing shades, thanks to which you can create a bright and relaxed atmosphere for your wedding celebration.
Combinations with orange colors and their meanings:
- pink – light contrast with a gentle accent;
- red, burgundy - a juicy palette with notes of ardent passion;
- golden - this combination feels particularly energetic and chic;
- warm green – notes of freshness and unobtrusiveness;
- cold green – a refined refreshing contrast;
- sea green, blue - an unusually creative combination with dynamic contrast;
- violet, purple – soft expressive harmony;
- brown – modesty, naturalness;
- silver is an inspiring and particularly stylish combination;
- gray – a cozy, inviting contrast;
- yellow – activity, cheerfulness;
- beige and other pastel shades will add lightness and elegance.
Combinations of orange with ivory, cream and milky shades also look great.
Do not forget that orange has a rich palette of shades.
Shades of orange:
- pumpkin;
- apricot;
- coral;
- carrot;
- copper;
- bronze;
- amber;
- ocher;
- tangerine;
- terracotta;
- brick.
Each couple will be able to choose the ideal tone that matches their life principles and mood.
Fashion in confectionery decor
Fashion trends for the upcoming 2020-2021 season in the culinary field include:
- “Naked” cake layers - it is popular to leave the sides of the cake not covered with either cream or glaze, the so-called. "naked cake";
- Decoration with fresh flowers of different shades;
- “Mirror”, i.e. glazed, cakes dominate all others. Their smooth surface is not cluttered, but attracts attention with its shine.
Butter icing
Creamy icing does not harden to a solid state, so it is used for cakes, Easter cakes and even simple buns. Its original color is milky white, so it is very easy to paint.
Butter icing for buns
To prepare it, pour 2/3 cup of heavy cream into a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and heat over medium heat until the butter has dissolved. Pour 3 cups of powdered sugar and a little vanillin into the cream, mix, remove from the burner and immediately beat with a mixer at high speed.
Wait for the glaze to cool to a warm state and apply it to the cake.
