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Sweet Traditions

White icing—or no icing at all—is the perfect backdrop to make vibrant greenery, fresh flowers and hand-drawn details pop, putting a new spin on the classic white cake.

Styled by Heather Kane | Photographed by Brandon Alms

Jun 2016

Green Goddess: Traditional white wedding cake with strawberry filling by Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room; $2.25 per slice

A Hint of Gold: Banana cake with caramel filling, finished in a vanilla-almond buttercream frosting with fondant details, hand painted with edible gold dust by Stacey’s Sweets; $5 per slice

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