Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to begin another year of cake inspiration on the blog. Before we dive into new posts for 2014, we’re revisiting the standout cakes from 2013. After reviewing more than 200 posts from the past year, we picked the designs you loved most based on pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins. Yesterday we shared the Top Recipe Posts of 2013, and today we’re highlighting the most adored cake designs. Here are the Top Cake Designs of 2013.
This lineup is almost too gorgeous to believe. We continue to be amazed by the creativity and skill shown in every cake we feature. These top eight designs showcase many of the trends and techniques that defined 2013—here are your favorite cake designs from the year.
No. 1: Favorite Things Birthday Cake
This colorful 2nd birthday celebration combined confetti, balloons and the birthday girl’s favorite things into a delightful tiered cake and an adorable smash cake. The joyful design and playful details made it a fan favorite. Created by Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design.
No. 2: Ruffles & Dahlias Cake
Layers of delicate white ruffles paired with stunning dahlia sugar flowers created a refined, romantic design. With a subtle nod to the honeycomb trend and an elegant silhouette, this cake captured hearts in 2013. Created by Charlotte Tyson of Sugar Ruffles.
No. 3: Pretty Black Wedding Cake
Black emerged as a fresh, modern choice in 2013. This chic all-black wedding cake reinterpreted classic elements in a dramatic yet sophisticated palette, making it an unforgettable design. Created by Erin Gardner of Wild Orchid Baking Company.
No. 4: Sleek Ruffles & Stripes
Graphic stripes combined with stylized ruffles created a bold, clean look that echoed 2013’s love of crisp patterns. The modern composition and striking contrast made this cake widely admired. Created by Jessica Harris of Jessicakes Blog.
No. 5: Spirals & Poms Baby Shower Cake
Pom-pom–inspired tiers built from hundreds of sugar petals, paired with whimsical spirals and a sugar name banner, gave this baby shower cake a playful, party-ready feel. The frilly texture and cheerful accents made it a standout. Created by Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design.
No. 6: Preppy Nautical Cake
Bold stripes and playful polka dots meet a charming flag banner in this preppy nautical design. The classic red, white and blue palette is refreshed with touches of pink and Tiffany blue, giving the cake a modern, festive twist. Created by Tessa Huff of Style Sweet CA.
No. 7: Romantic Peonies & Anemones
Soft blush tones and pale roses paired with delicate texture and exquisite sugar flowers created an impeccably tailored, romantic cake. Its gentle palette and refined details made it one of 2013’s most beloved designs. Created by Andrea of Andrea Nicholas Cakes.
No. 8: Rustic Buttercream & Sugar Flowers
This rustic buttercream cake embodied the relaxed elegance popular at weddings in 2013. Softly textured icing and artfully arranged sugar blooms created a charming, romantic look full of natural beauty. Created by Erica O’Brien of Erica O’Brien Cake Design.
Tomorrow we’ll share the top DIY projects and tutorials from last year—stay tuned!