The Top Tier: 3 Cakes That Blend Artistic Whimsy with Mouth-Watering Flavors

There's no denying that desserts are a grand part of your wedding day, so we're featuring three of our favorite wedding cakes that provide a modern and unique twist on the typical cake to add an extra wow factor to your big day. As delicious to look at as they are to eat, these cakes blend artistic whimsy and mouth-watering flavors. A bonus: fillings and frostings can be tailored to your taste.  SIMPLE & SWEET Sweet Cakes & Roses Simple elegance packs a punch, as this pretty confection from Sweet Cakes & Roses proves. Buttercream frosting envelops four layers of amaretto cake with raspberry and buttercream filling, while darker frosting creates the brushstroke effect. Trimmed with edible frosting “pearls” on each layer, the cake is topped with pastel blooms. Amaretto is a customer favorite, along with chocolate fudge and strawberry. WORK OF ART Russ’s Market Like an Impressionist painting, the masterful brushstrokes in a palette of pinks elevate this to a work of art. The choice of flavor, filling and icing are up to you, and Russ’s Market gives you a lot to choose from. Vanilla, chocolate and almond are perennials, but if you want it all, opt for marble cake, or carrot or lemon cake for deeper flavor. Feeling adventurous? Try red velvet or pink moscato. Fillings range from blueberry to mango, with chocolate mousse and cream cheese among the options. To top it off, choose vanilla or chocolate rolled fondant or various flavors of buttercream frosting. Add a few floral flourishes, and your masterpiece awaits. BRUSH WITH GENIUS Cake Expressions, Inc. A bouquet that’s pretty as a picture and delightful to taste is a wonderful creation indeed. Cake Expressions, Inc. combines both, to enchanting effect. The petals and leaves are painted directly on the cake using tinted frosting, a soft brush and a steady hand. Our cake is traditional almond flavor with raspberry filling, always a great choice; a popular option for spring and summer is white cake with lemon or strawberry filling. Looking for subtler flavor and extra panache? A torte with layers of fresh-cut fruit is a big hit. Fillings include apple, blueberry, lime, Bavarian cream, chocolate cream, cream cheese or cheesecake.