Weddings Week 2011: 14 top tier cakes that taste as good as they look
Weddings Week 2011: 14 top tier cakes that taste as good as they look
By Toronto Life | March 22, 2011
By Toronto Life | 03/22/2011
It’s the second most important statement of the day (and probably the only time you’ll drop four figures on dessert), so the cake had better look spectacular and taste even better By Sasha Seymour, Photography by Natasha V
For more information on how to make a wedding perfect, see our Weddings Week 2011 coverage
55715 $420. <strong>We Bake in Heels</strong>, 8099 Weston Rd., Unit 2, Woodbridge, 905-264‑0030, <a href="http://webakeinheels.com" target="_blank">webakeinheels.com</a>. WHITE LAMBETH<br />Dulce de leche cake with dulce buttercream. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake1.jpg 650 670 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake1/ wedding-cake1 0 0
$420. We Bake in Heels , 8099 Weston Rd., Unit 2, Woodbridge, 905-264‑0030, webakeinheels.com .
55716 $825. <strong>Flour Confections</strong>, 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, <a href="http://flourconfections.ca" target="_blank">flourconfections.ca</a>. SUMMER BREEZE<br/>Red velvet cake with white chocolate buttercream, edged with sugar bamboo. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake2.jpg 515 700 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake2/ wedding-cake2 0 0
$825. Flour Confections , 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, flourconfections.ca .
55717 $1,000. <strong>Dessert Trends</strong>, 154 Harbord St., 416-916-8155, <a href="http://desserttrends.ca" target="_blank">desserttrends.ca</a>. CHINA SILK<br />Sachertorte with almond, chocolate and caramel buttercream. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake3.jpg 650 828 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake3/ wedding-cake3 0 0
$1,000. Dessert Trends , 154 Harbord St., 416-916-8155, desserttrends.ca .
55718 $300. <strong>We Bake in Heels</strong>, 8099 Weston Rd., Unit 2, Woodbridge, 905-264-0030, <a href="http://webakeinheels.com" target="_blank">webakeinheels.com</a>. ART DECO<br />Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, decorated with edible sugar jewels. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake4.jpg 650 735 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake4/ wedding-cake4 0 0
$300. We Bake in Heels , 8099 Weston Rd., Unit 2, Woodbridge, 905-264-0030, webakeinheels.com .
55719 $700. <strong>Bobbette and Belle</strong>, 1121 Queen St. E., 416-466-8800, <a href="http://bobbetteandbelle.com">bobbetteandbelle.com</a>. CLIMBING ORCHIDS<br />Red velvet cake with cream cheese buttercream. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake5.jpg 545 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake5/ wedding-cake5 0 0
$700. Bobbette and Belle , 1121 Queen St. E., 416-466-8800, bobbetteandbelle.com .
55720 $700. <strong>Cake Opera Co.</strong>, 1136 Eglinton Ave. W., 647-347-2626, <a href="http://cakeoperaco.com">cakeoperaco.com</a>. IVORY RIBBON<br/>Madagascar vanilla cake with cassis-lavender buttercream, decorated with lace, buttons and edible flowers. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake6.jpg 511 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake6/ wedding-cake6 0 0
$700. Cake Opera Co. , 1136 Eglinton Ave. W., 647-347-2626, cakeoperaco.com .
55721 $2,100. <strong>The Caketress</strong>, <a href="http://thecaketress.ca" target="_blank">thecaketress.ca</a>. THE BETTIE PAGE<br />Banana cake with Baileys chocolate ganache and strawberry buttercream, sugar crystal and fondant decorations. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake7.jpg 463 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake7/ wedding-cake7 0 0
$2,100. The Caketress , thecaketress.ca .
55722 $460. <strong>The Wedding Cake Shoppe</strong>, 859 College St., 416-916-2253, <a href="http://theweddingcakeshoppe.com" target="_blank">theweddingcakeshoppe.com</a>. CRYSTAL MAGNOLIA<br />Marble cake with coffee-toffee buttercream, finished with rhinestone ribbons and sugar flowers. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake8.jpg 650 651 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake8/ wedding-cake8 0 0
$460. The Wedding Cake Shoppe , 859 College St., 416-916-2253, theweddingcakeshoppe.com .
55723 $575. <strong>The Wedding Cake Shoppe</strong>, 859 College St., 416-916-2253, <a href="http://theweddingcakeshoppe.com" target="_blank">theweddingcakeshoppe.com</a>. BLACK AND WHITE BOWS<br /> Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing and fondant bow ties. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake9.jpg 521 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake9/ wedding-cake9 0 0
$575. The Wedding Cake Shoppe , 859 College St., 416-916-2253, theweddingcakeshoppe.com .
55724 $750. <strong>Flour Confections</strong>, 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, <a href="http://flourconfections.ca" target="_blank">flourconfections.ca</a>. OP ART POPPIES<br />Dark chocolate cake with vanilla bean buttercream and sugar flowers. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake10.jpg 514 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake10/ wedding-cake10 0 0
$750. Flour Confections , 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, flourconfections.ca .
55725 $1,125. <strong>Flour Confections</strong>, 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, <a href="http://flourconfections.ca" target="_blank">flourconfections.ca</a>. PURPLE HAZE<br />Lemon and lavender cake with cassis buttercream. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake11.jpg 509 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake11/ wedding-cake11 0 0
$1,125. Flour Confections , 1084 Brock Rd., Unit 5, Pickering, 905-492-2692, flourconfections.ca .
55726 $750. <strong>Dessert Trends</strong>, 154 Harbord St., 416-916-8155, <a href="http://desserttrends.ca" target="_blank">desserttrends.ca</a>. DOUBLE-WRAP<br />Butter pound cake with passion fruit curd cream and fresh mixed berries, iced in white couverture chocolate with sugar flowers and candy pearls. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake12.jpg 491 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake12/ wedding-cake12 0 0
$750. Dessert Trends , 154 Harbord St., 416-916-8155, desserttrends.ca .
55734 $860. <strong>Flour Fancies Inc.</strong>, 647-885-9840, <a href="http://flourfancies.com" target="_blank">flourfancies.com</a>. YELLOW ROSETTE BROOCH<br />Belgian chocolate and bourbon-vanilla cake with mango buttercream, passion fruit preserve and vanilla buttercream. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake13.jpg 510 650 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake13/ wedding-cake13 0 0
$860. Flour Fancies Inc. , 647-885-9840, flourfancies.com .
55735 Round Crown Cake $150, Pink Gift Box $95, Oval Striped Cake $150. <strong>For the Love of Cake</strong>, 171 East Liberty St., Unit 117, 416-306-6446, <a href="http://fortheloveofcake.ca" target="_blank">fortheloveofcake.ca</a>. PINK SINGLE-TIER MINI-CAKES<br />Mix and match 11 flavours of cake (carrot, coconut and lemon, for example) with 10 choices of frosting (including caramel, chocolate and banana). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wedding-cake14.jpg 650 377 [] https://torontolife.com/style/weddings-week-2011-14-top-tier-cakes-that-taste-as-good-as-they-look/slide/wedding-cake14/ wedding-cake14 0 0
Round Crown Cake $150, Pink Gift Box $95, Oval Striped Cake $150. For the Love of Cake , 171 East Liberty St., Unit 117, 416-306-6446, fortheloveofcake.ca .