What comes to mind when you think of a traditional wedding cake? Do you have visions of white frosting with bands of color defining the layers? Take a break from tradition with the latest in cake trends... bare cakes with a small amount of icing between layers and fresh fruit toppings can be elegant and delicious. Especially appropriate for rustic or fall weddings, look for amazing taste combinations that will make your guests forget all about that extra icing.

Here are some delectable ideas:

• Shortcake with strawberry preserves drilled between the layers and decorated in fresh strawberries is a delicious strawberry indulgence!

• A chocolate cake layers with white vanilla butter cream in between make for the perfect wedding day “whoopie pie".

• A carrot cake with cream cheese accents makes a beautiful display when accented with seasonal flowers.

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