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Why are so many people hating on this wedding cake trend?
Weddings are supposed to be a happy time, full of love and friendship and, yes, cake. And as any good friend will tell you, just like the wedding dress, the most important part of a wedding is the bride and groom’s happiness—so why do people keep complaining about this popular cake trend?
According to Country Living, the trouble began with this Instagram post:
Reasons to go to that #wedding: For the stunning cake
A photo posted by Country Living (@countrylivingmag) on Sep 9, 2016 at 5:52pm PDT
The negative comments came pouring in. People hated the naked cake look. (Naked cakes, for those of you who don’t know, are layer cakes that are served with either none or very little frosting on the sides.) Even Brides.com called the naked cake look one of the worst wedding trends.
And yet, if everyone hates it so much, why is it so darn popular? A search on Instagram for #nakedcake turns up nearly a half million photos, and over 17 million results on Google.
Frankly, while naked cakes aren’t my cup of tea, I don’t find them hideous. In fact, some are downright pretty.
A photo posted by Maria Jose Gagliardi (@matescake) on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:30am PDT
If you say you’d turn that down, you’re LYING.
Some say the naked cake trend began in 2007, when Momofuku Milk Bar began offering them as alternatives to over-frosted cakes. And, having tried one, I can tell you: they’re delicious.
here comes the...cake!!! (: @sparkle_illuminating) #milkbarweddings
A photo posted by milk bar (@milkbarstore) on Aug 30, 2016 at 10:03am PDT
I fantasize about their birthday cake.
it doesn't have to be your birthday to crush one (or 10) of these! #milkbarlife #stacksonstacks
A photo posted by milk bar (@milkbarstore) on Aug 27, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT
The secret to good naked cake is to not let it get dry. A lot of poorly done naked cakes lose most of their moisture without the aid of frosting. Keeping a cake moist is an art. But one that is doable! (Cakes just need to be made ahead of time and properly stored.) Plus, just a smattering of frosting always helps.
A photo posted by ada Livitsanou (@adalivitsanou) on Sep 16, 2016 at 11:54am PDT
A photo posted by Lyndsey Matthews Cakes (@lyndseymatthewscakes) on Apr 28, 2016 at 6:31pm PDT
Naked cakes, when properly decorated, can be gorgeous. And frankly, if you don’t like the look of a naked cake, who cares? It likely still tastes delicious.
A photo posted by Petits Béguins (@petitsbeguins) on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:59pm PDT
A photo posted by @danielegalindo (@umbocadinhodeideias) on Sep 24, 2016 at 2:53am PDT
A photo posted by Gloria Zasso
Berlin (@shanyaraleonie) on Sep 20, 2016 at 12:25am PDT
So, seriously, lay off. (Just like the icing.) When it’s your wedding, you can do whatever you want. Why complain when there is STILL LITERALLY CAKE TO BE EATEN??
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