Naked Cakes Love the Beauty of Being Naked

The goal of naked cakes is to keep things simple and real. They take off the thick icing and fondant layers which lets the cake's natural beauty shine through. Imagine a three tiered cake with deep colors and textures maybe with a light layer of powdered sugar on top. Farm venues are a great place for naked cakes. Their simple natural look fits in perfectly with the rustic setting.

Add color with fresh fruits like figs berries or even slices of citrus. Put some flowers that you can eat on it to make it look better. There are many different flavors to choose from so this choice isn't just about how it looks. Think about a lemon cake with lavender frosting or a classic vanilla cake with a waterfall of seasonal fruit around it. You don't have to give up flavor to get a rustic look though.

Many pastry chefs look to nature for ideas on how to make these cakes better. You can add flavor in a subtle way by using herbs like thyme or rosemary. You might even find bakers who use local ingredients which would make your wedding cake even more special. Would you like to know more about cakes that don't have frosting? You might get some ideas from this The Life Changing Loaf of Bread My New Roots .

Drip Cakes A Touch of Artistry

If you want a cake that looks a little more dramatic but still rustic a drip cake is a good choice. The glaze on these cakes is so good that it runs down the sides. The smooth drip and the thick layers of cake below have different textures that are fun to look at and taste.

If you want the drip to taste like a farm you could use flavors like salted caramel chocolate ganache or even a fruit coulis. Picture a chocolate cake with a drizzle of caramel on top and chocolate shavings or seasonal fruit on top. The most important thing is to find the right balance. If you put too much drip on the cake it might not look as good.

A little bit of honey or maple syrup on cakes is a great way to bring back the country theme. And yes you can change the decorations because these are galleries in their own right. Fresh flowers and herbs like lavender or chamomile are a great way to top off a scene.

Rustic Buttercream Whipped to the Right Texture

Sometimes it's best to stick to tradition and keep things simple. A cake with buttercream frosting is comforting and reminds me of things. A buttercream cake is warm and made at home which makes it a great choice for a wedding on a farm. It's not about being perfectly smooth it's more about having a soft inviting look with swirls and peaks that make you want to look closer.

Adding vanilla bean almond or honey buttercream can give the cake a nice subtle flavor without changing the taste. Here you can use soft pastels or colors from the earth. If you want to stick with the rustic colors you could use natural dyes from beetroot or matcha.

Don't just use traditional decorations though. You can make your own unique art on rustic buttercream cakes. For a touch of class think of edible pearls with dots on them or thin lines of gold leaf. You could make a story on the cake's surface with tasty brushstrokes of color and flavor.

Animals and plants from the woods a little bit of fun

Why not make the cake the same way as the wedding? Rustic weddings are often fun and charming. Decorating cakes with animals or nature themes is both fun and classy. You can make small edible figures like deer rabbits or birds out of fondant or marzipan.

You could use climbing vines detailed sugar flowers like daisies or sunflowers or even chocolate or sugar leaves for a more grown up nature theme. These parts can be very detailed and make a farm venue look beautiful and natural which is just what it needs.

Adding natural textures like wood grain effects or finishes that look like bark is another great way to connect the themes of nature and cake. The pictures not only show what the place is like but they also tell a story of love that is based on how beautiful nature is.

Seasonal Flavors and Inspirations Make it fit the time of year

One of the best things about getting married on a rustic farm is the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. You can make this benefit even better by changing the flavors and look of your cake to fit the season. Different seasons bring different foods that can help you pick a cake. Lemon elderflower or soft vanilla with lavender are all good choices if you're getting married in the spring. Peaches and berries can make summer taste fruity and rich.

People who get married in the fall can enjoy spiced flavors like apple cinnamon pumpkin or butterscotch. Cloves and nutmeg have warm flavors that go well with the cool air. In the winter though you might want to try more indulgent desserts like a rich mocha cake or dark chocolate with peppermint.

Choosing seasonal flavors makes your celebration more connected to the world around you. This makes for a meal that is both delicious and thoughtful. The most important thing is to let the natural ingredients shine. This will make them taste good and look good with the simple rustic style of your home.

You might find this 4 Easy Tips To Build A Perfect Christmas Charcuterie Board Brit + Co has more tips on how to pick out seasonal flavors that will stand out.

In the end a rustic farm is a great place to find wedding cake ideas that are both simple and classy. There are ideas for every couple and every taste from naked cakes to bright seasonal ones. The way that nature and art come together in your wedding and cake makes them so special. No matter if you choose something simple or something more complex the most important thing is that it fits your day and is true to you. Here's to happy endings and sweet starts!