Naked Cake Wedding: The Rustic Trend Taking Over Wedding Cakes

The cake on the wedding day is a familiar image in any couple’s wedding. No need to be fancy cakes, nowadays young people are preferring a naked cake wedding, a simple cake that matches their theme and wedding party. So today, let’s learn some beautiful cake ideas and how to make this special cake with cakepluss!

What is a Naked Cake Wedding?

What is a Naked Cake Wedding?

The naked cake is a cake that removes most of the coating that you normally see on the outside of a cake. To enhance flavor and moisture in the cake, the layers are cooked, layered, and served without toppings.

Naked cakes gained popularity in 2013 when many bakers started offering these innovative confections. But this style has been completely refined and enhanced over time to present a look that definitely deserves a place on your wedding dessert table. For this style, bakers usually cover the cake with a very thin layer of icing, scraping the edges so that the layers are exposed. It can also be the perfect choice for those who don’t like sweets or for other desserts. The couple wants to cut down on the total cost of the cake.

How to Make a Naked Cake Wedding? 

How to Make a Naked Cake Wedding? 

– Making the cake layers

  • First, preheat the oven to 335ºF (168ºC).
  • Prepare two 8-inch cake pans with cake pans or another de-molding tool.
  • Then, measure all of your ingredients with a digital kitchen scale and make sure your eggs, milk, and butter are all at room temperature.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Next, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Wait a few seconds while the mixer slowly combines. Pour the wet components into the dry ingredients while running the mixer on low.
  • Once the mixture is well mixed, Divide the dough evenly between the prepared cake trays and place them in the oven on the center rack.  After 40 to 50 minutes of baking, a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.

– Making the buttercream

  • First, put the egg whites and powdered sugar in a standing mixing bowl. Attach the whisk and mix the ingredients on low, then beat on high for 4-5 minutes. Then add salt and vanilla extract.
  • Next, add in the softened butter one at a time and beat with a whisk to combine.
  • Beat until the buttercream is white, light, and glossy. Taste the buttercream. If it tastes like ice cream, it’s ready!
  • Finally, switch to the stirrer attachment and mix the buttercream on low speed for up to 15-20 minutes to make the buttercream extremely smooth and remove any air bubbles.

– Preparing cake tiers

  • First, cut off the dome of your cake layers. Do not cut off the sides of the cake. If you cut off the sides, the cake will lose water faster because this is a bare cake and the sides will not be covered with buttercream.
  • Then, cut the cake pan slightly smaller than the width of the cake.
    Place the cake plate on top of some tape that has been adhered to your turntable. By doing this, the cake board won’t move. After that, atop the cake board, place your cake.
  • Spread a thin layer of buttercream on top of the cake with a spatula. When spreading the buttercream over the cake, keep the buttercream as flat as possible.
  • Then, repeat this process with the second cake layer, then add the last cake layer on top.
  • Around the cake’s sides and on its top, a very thin layer of buttercream should be applied. This thin layer will absorb the small air bubbles of the cake and help keep it moist. Finally, use a spatula to spread the buttercream on the top of the cake.

Decorating your cake with fresh flowers

Now that you have reached the wedding location, it is time to add flowers to the cake. Fill up any spaces where the cake layers come together and down the bottom of the cake layer on the cake plate using a little quantity of buttercream. To start, trim your fresh flowers so that you have 2 to 3 flower stalks left. Delete any petals with severe bruising.

Then, wrap all flowers and stems in cling film. This will keep water from the flower trapped inside the stem, which will not only help the flowers stay fresh longer but will also protect the cake from contamination by plants. Insert the straw into the flower stem and then insert it into the cake. Repeat until you have decorated the cake with flowers to your liking.

FAQs- Naked Cake Wedding

FAQs- Naked Cake Wedding

– What distinguishes a semi-naked cake from a naked cake?

Cake layers that are totally exposed on the sides make up a naked cake. A thin layer of buttercream is put on the edges of a semi-naked cake, which is then scraped off to create a semi-transparent edge that exposes the cake’s sides.

Will naked cakes dry out?

No, they will not dry out. Wrapping the cakes in plastic wrap will help to keep the moisture in and keep the cakes wet if you are baking them and keeping them until you are ready to frost and stack them. Before icing the cakes, you can add a coating of simple syrup on the outside of the cakes to help keep them moist.

– How should a wedding cake be cut and served?
Start by removing all the flowers and setting them aside. Then, remove the top layer of cake from the bottom layer and place it in front of you. Keep your cake knife warm by warming it with a cup of warm water. Your cake will cut much easier if the knife is hot.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, a naked cake is a beautiful and trendy option for a wedding cake that has become increasingly popular in recent years. With its rustic and organic appearance, a naked cake can perfectly complement a variety of wedding themes and styles. Whether adorned with fresh flowers, fruit, or other decorative elements, a naked cake is a versatile and elegant choice for couples looking for a unique twist on the traditional wedding cake.

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