Let Your Quinceañera Cake Show Your Style!
by:  Karen Sullen

The Quinceañera cake often becomes the elaborate focal point of your event, and your pictures!  So let your playful, sophisticated or princess style show in your cake design.  Cake designs are versatile, creative and an excellent way to carry out the theme of your celebration.  If you can imagine it, chances are there is a baker who can create it.  Even if she doesn't specialize in Quinceañera cakes, a good baker who makes delightful wedding cakes can help you design a cake that's just right for you.  But before you begin your search for the perfect cake, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the basic cake styles.
 
Round:  These cakes have the look of a traditional wedding cake and are often accented with columns, staircases and fountains.

Square:  For a more modern look, layer square cakes increasing in size from top to bottom or set the square layers at different angles for a sleek presentation.

Hexagonal:  This cake has been described as trendy or urban, with six sides to each tier.  Because of its unusual shape, this design has an understated elegance that does not require intricate decorations.

Scalloped:  Accent your outdoor or casual celebration with this cake, which features scalloped edges like a flower petal.

Topsy-turvy:  For a dramatic, high-style design, this cake really stands out!  Each tier is a different shape to give the cake an architectural yet whimsical design that appears to be slightly off-kilter.

Molded:  While molded cakes may work best at a casual function, the designs are anything but.  Fondant icing allows bakers to match unusual themes and create intricate three-dimensional designs, like a car, purse, castle or waterfall.  These designs are only limited by your imagination.

Have fun matching the designs with your personal style.  If you are more conservative, a round or scalloped design may work best.  For those with a sleek sense of style, hexagonal and square are your best pick.  If you are a little more whimsical, you might want to consider using the topsy-turvy cake or even cupcakes.  Stylish cupcake holders really dress up these little treats.  Cupcakes are also an easy, affordable, do-it-yourself dessert if you'd like to bake your own cake.  It's hard to go wrong with a cupcake!  And don't forget about the molded cakes if you want to highlight a particular hobby or interest.  They allow for the most creativity and can really accentuate what's most important to you in a stunning, eye-popping design.

You can also add the "Wow" factor to even the simplest designs by adding cake toppers.  They are a great way to incorporate your theme.  Popular designs include stylized hearts, butterflies, dolls and of course anything with the number 15.  No matter which design you choose, using elegant serving utensils is a beautiful finishing touch to your cake presentation.

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