How to create a festive wedding cake

Q – We’re having a winter wedding and would love to incorporate the time of year into our cake. How can we do this?

"I adore winter weddings and love using a range of striking yet warm textures to create a showstopping cake.

"Opt for natural textures that you see in winter settings such as pine cones and berries.

"Look for bold reds, burgundies and claret.

"Dark winter roses, green foliage and a touch of gold will look striking against a bright white or pale ivory sugar paste.

"Winter flavours to warm up your wedding cake include spiced carrot with white chocolate, chocolate and ginger and dark chocolate with white chocolate peppermint buttercream.

"Complement the cake with unusual themed accessories such as antlers or pheasant feathers."

Laura Nolan
Cake expert 
www.nuthousebakery.co.uk