Brush-stroke cakes are just the right combination of smart but simple

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Brush-stroke cakes are just the right combination of smart but simple

Thursday, June 8th, 2017 by Lindsay September

It’s not every day that the internet comes up with something weird and wonderful that us mere mortals are able to replicate; however, that is indeed the case for the brush-stroke cake trend currently causing us massive Insta-envy.

A post shared by The Kate Tin (@thekatetin) on May 29, 2017 at 6:47am PDT

Though not actually made with a brush at all, the centrepiece for a brush-stroke cake is a cinch to create. White chocolate is melted down with food colouring, then dolloped onto wax paper, spread with the back of a spoon or a palette knife, and stuck in the freezer. The unique nature of each chocolate ‘stroke’ is what makes these simple cake toppers take your breath away.

A post shared by Jen Burnett (@caketubejb) on Jun 5, 2017 at 7:16am PDT

Of course, the arrangement is also key.

A post shared by herz(h)allerliebst (@herzhallerliebst) on May 30, 2017 at 12:56am PDT

As is your choice of colours.

A post shared by The Pink Spoon | Rachel (@the_pinkspoon) on Jun 6, 2017 at 5:21pm PDT

Adding some more decoration is also smart.

A post shared by HIPPENINGS (@hippenings) on Apr 30, 2017 at 12:16pm PDT

Though there’s something to be said for keeping it simple.

A post shared by Marya (@blueeyedmarya) on May 21, 2017 at 12:07pm PDT

And, no matter how beautiful the cake, it also has to be delicious.

A post shared by Tania (@tans_treats) on Jun 7, 2017 at 12:57am PDT

The brush strokes can even be used on cupcakes.

A post shared by Eternal Bridal – Wedding Dress (@eternalbridal) on May 27, 2017 at 10:20pm PDT

We’ll hand it to you, Instagram. We’re obsessed too.

4 Comments

Runet
June 11, 2017

Are any of these bakers from SA?

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Eat Out
June 12, 2017

Hi Runet,
Yup, the first image (by The Kate Tin https://www.instagram.com/thekatetin/) is available in SA. Magnificent, right!?