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Have your cake naked!

What are naked cakes? Naked cakes, which are especially popular at weddings, are no-fuss, un-frosted cakes that put the focus back on the texture and the colours of the cake, instead of the dressing.

Minimal frosting is used just to stick the layers together. Because there is no fondant or an outer layer of buttercream, the cakes are not too sweet, and are, thus, healthier. The unfinished look of the dessert -which is generally topped with fruits and real flowers -adds a simple, elegant touch to the table.

Celebrity stamp

These cakes are very popular abroad, so much so that even celebrities like Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Angelina Jolie-Pitt and Dave Coulier opted for naked cakes at their weddings.

Bakers goes `nude' crazy

Baker Karishma Chandani says, "The trend is catching up and the main attraction is that it is something new. The layers are distinctive, making it look prettier. Naked cakes need some height, so it makes sense to have one at an event with a lot of guests. Chocolate caramel and strawberry cream cheese are popular flavours for nude cakes."

Another baker, Jui Chitnis, says that the charm lies in the rustic look. "Apart from weddings, I have got orders for birthdays and New Year's Eve cakes as well. The fact that real fruits and flowers are used on the cake means they have vivid colour combinations, and attract people."

Pocket pinch

As the cake needs height, at least a kilogram should be ordered. It will cost you anything between Rs 1,100 and Rs 2,800, depending on the baker, flavour and decorations.

Benefits

Apart from being trendy and a tad healthy, there will be no icing to drip even when the cake is hot.Also, one major perk is that the baker will bake it fresh on the day of your event as these desserts lack buttercream and fondant that keep traditional cakes from drying out, thereby allowing bakers to sell stale cake.

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