Wedding cake - or can it be something else?

Couples are increasingly colouring outside the lines when thinking about their wedding cake. The traditional three-piece model will always be a classic, but for those who like to add an extra touch of creativity to their dessert buffet, we list some ideas!

Photo (above, from left to right): Desserts & photo: Sweet Baking Ruby / Desserts: Karolien Beyens – Photographer: Caroline Couck Photography / Desserts & photo: Le Boudoir des Délices

Cupcakes 

A Touch of Camille can also provide cupcakes. You can never go wrong with a cupcake—they're always a crowd-pleaser. Not only do they look delicious on their own, but you can also add a tasty filling inside for an extra treat. Want to make it even more special

Cupcakes (Wedding cakes): A Touch of Camille

Tower of truffles

Belgium is known for its delicious chocolate. We buy the most delicious chocolates from the greatest chocolatiers, as if it were the most normal thing in the world. Since we are able to let the chocolate flow so richly, we especially do not hold back and lickily suggest the tower of truffles.

Tower of sweets

A sweet tower has something for every sweet tooth at your wedding. Imagine a colourful, sweet tower of macarons, puffs and strawberries dipped in delicious Belgian chocolate. Delicious and pleasing to the eye? We are fans!

Photos: Desserts (left): Le Boudoir des Délices / Desserts (right): Sweet Baking Ruby​​

Donuts

An American delicacy that is currently very trendy in our country too is the doughnut. A Touch of Camille is also experiencing this. Thanks to its growing popularity, the deep-fried dessert is being used more and more, even in gourmet settings. Specialty donut shops now create artisanal donuts with special ingredients. Unique desserts to feast on. And you can integrate them into your theme by having them finished in the theme or colour of the day.

Photo: Donuts: Karolien Beyens - Photographer: LUX Visual Storytellers

Chocolate fondue fountain

If you are not so keen on cakes and other pastries, but you do like chocolate, then in addition to the truffle tower, the chocolate fondue tower is highly recommended. Place a large fountain with dip items such as fruit, marshmallows and puffs.

Photo: Catering: Hof ter Velden Catering

Cakes

Classic cakes, such as apple pie or chocolate cake, are perfect for rustic wedding celebrations. They serve as a great alternative or stylish addition to a tiered wedding cake. With many variations, cakes can be displayed on special stands, offering different sliced portions for guests to enjoy.

For a trendy choice, opt for cheesecake. Available in various sizes, flavors, and colors, each cheesecake can tell its own story. Go for a rich and decadent version or fill it with blueberries and speculoos for a unique twist.

"A 'torta di frutti,' a traditional Italian wedding cake filled with fruit, is also a timeless classic for your wedding,"

Wedding cakes: The French Cake Company

Oil balls

If you do like deep-fried desserts, then oliebollen are another very fine option. Everyone immediately feels like being back at the fair with that big cone full of icing sugar. By the way, this is also a Belgian speciality. If your wedding takes place outdoors, you can even hire a food truck to provide the sweets.

Macaroons

If you love colours and want to continue this in your dessert, macarons may be an easy choice. You can have them baked in all the colours of the rainbow and have them set up in true Marie Antoinette style. The macaron is a French invention said to have been served for the first time in the 16th century, at a wedding. The wedding dessert par excellence, then.

Photo: Catering: Fruy Catering - Photographer: Amiracle photography and video productions

Cake pops

If you love cake but want something different or unique, check out cake pops. They are little balls of cake covered in ice cream or chocolate and you can dip them in candy or sprinkles and turn them into a real lollipop. A feast for the eyes and just like macarons, you can go all out in terms of colours.

Photo: Cake Pops: Karolien Beyens - Photographer: Caroline Couck Photography​​​​​​​

Waffles

Belgians are pretty big dessert makers, so we don't have to look very far to find something to our liking. Go for Liège or Brussels waffles, complement them with fruit and stand at the waffle table yourself to offer syrup to your guests.

Photo: Waffles: Kaffee Velo - Photographer: Anna Fedyk

Mignardises

Can’t decide between all these delicious treats? Then go for mignardises, says Robynn from Sweet Baking Ruby: "Delightful mini desserts with coffee or tea are always a great idea. Think macarons, almond biscuits, mini tarts, madeleines, ... Count about two to three desserts per person.

At Sweet Baking Ruby, we love working with your caterer: we create custom dessert elements tailored to your preferences, allowing the caterer to assemble the dessert easily. We also offer beautiful individual treats, such as single-serving macarons or an 'entremet' or mousse cake, ready to be placed on a plate."

Photo: Desserts: Sweet Baking Ruby

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