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While pies, cupcakes, and dessert spreads have recently made a presence at wedding receptions across the country, most couples still choose to stick to the cake that is classic. But keeping with tradition does not have to be drilling— according to these sweet confections. From seasonal motifs to surprising shapes, our wonderful cake collection brings the best of our print issues into one , mouthwatering gallery. Delightful creations worthy of our shiny pages, ahead, complete with all the colors, flavors, and frostings of your dreams. Plus, find tips on how best to have (or make) an indistinguishable cake of your very own.

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ROSE-PIPED WEDDING CAKE

This happy rose confection may seem couture, but just about anyone is capable of re-creating it. Focus on a basic fondant cake from a bakery. Print out our template of roses that are abstract, place parchment paper and trace with a piping bag of royal icing. Once dry, peel the paper in the roses that are piped, and stick the designs to the cake using gum paste that is been combined with water that is hot.

JAPANESE SPONGE WEDDING CAKE

These little beauties by Wendy Kromer-Schell and Caitlin Brown (known as individual sponge roulades) were inspired by Japan's popular patterned cake rolls. The fill is lemon-ginger mousse, along with the designs could be customized (wedding crest or monogram, anyone?).

OMBRE WEDDING CAKE

Wendy Kromer- Caitlin Brown concealed blood-orange and Schell and passion-fruit curds in tinted vanilla poundcake for this buttercream-dotted confection. Bake yours a bit larger than desirable that browned edges might be trimmed off, revealing the vibrant ombre design underneath.

HEART WEDDING CAKE

The heart was considered to function as origin of all human emotions. Though modern science shows otherwise, the phrase "giving your heart" continues to be the best measure to express that you'd give anything for the one you adore. Jay Qualls of the Tennessee-based Maples Wedding Cakes printed our designs on paper, covered them outlined them with royal icing, then transferred them onto fondant.

CHOCOLATE STOUT WEDDING CAKE

Each layer of this chocolate nude cake by Wendy Kromer- Schell and Caitlin Brown drizzled with caramel and chocolate ganache is filled with buttercream, and topped with candied pecans. Meanwhile, the specific cake features butter, yogurt, and stout (customize yours with your preferred brew), making each bite decadently moist.

ART DECO WEDDING CAKE

The designs on this cake hark back to another time—when sandals were strappy, music was for dancing, and jewelry took a leap into the long run. Nevertheless, you don't need to know your Art Deco from your Art Nouveau to admire its geometric fashion. Covered in piped dots of frosting, buttercream, and cut-fondant plaques with sanding sugar coated, it's just plain pretty, regardless of the method that you slice it.

POTTED PLANT WEDDING CAKE

Contributing editor Jason Schreiber made this herb-adorned cake, which features micro marigolds, cilantro and fennel flowers, bachelor's buttons, sweet alyssums, oregano, and pea shoots. Swiss meringue buttercream's tacky texture kept the edible blooms (purchase your own at gourmetsweetbotanicals.com) in place.

IKAT AND FRENCH SILK RIBBON WEDDING CAKE

The spirit of a century-old French silk ribbon may be felt in every bite of this darling cake. On top rests a stunning bow of molded gum paste (so realistic, you will be enticed to untie it). Then we painted blended with lemon extract onto the fondant in a rose design that evokes the blurry quality of an ikat weave to luster dust that was edible.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE WEDDING CAKE

This Lafayette Grand Cafe & Bakery fromage blanc cheesecake has six layers of berry-adorned goodness. The layers are flavored with black pepper, lemon zest, and vanilla bean, and sit atop an organic cornmeal crust.