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<p>Cake trends are the new catwalk trends. From rainbow sponges, to naked finishes, surprise inside cakes and defying gravity masterpieces, it's a fast moving world when it comes to baking.</p><p>If you've been out of the loop and don't know your mirror glaze from your drip cake, don't worry because we've put together a few of our favourite recent trends so you can get involved in all those Bake Off chats...</p><h2>Mirror cakes</h2><p>Possibly the most impressive and awe-inspiring is the mirror glaze cake. Made with melted chocolate and gelatine, the final effect is an incredible reflective shine that you see in the finest French patisseries. So if you're looking to bake something for a friend's birthday, then this is bound to reflect well on you!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mirror-glaze-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mirror-glaze-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2> </h2><h2>ombre cakes</h2><p>These beautiful cakes, where the icing goes from light to dark, are all the rage for wedding cakes. In our version of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lilac-ombre-wedding-cake" target="_blank">the ombre cake</a>, we've used ready to roll icing, with varying amounts of purple colouring to create this masterpiece. The frill effect is created by using the back of a teaspoon to thin out the top edge, before attaching to the cake. It's much easier than it sounds, we promise.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ombre-cake-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ombre-cake-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>pinata cakes</h2><p>If you haven't heard of piñata cakes, where have you been? The easiest baking showstopper, these cakes have a surprise inside when cut into, making it the ideal cake for a celebration when there is a crowd watching. Our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/masterclass-pinata-cake" target="_blank">masterclass piñata cake</a> combines two trends in one; the rainbow coloured sponge layers, and a surprise filling of sweeties. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="rainbow-pinata-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/rainbow-pinata-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>unicorn cakes </h2><p>The mythical and magical animals first appeared in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/rainbow-unicorn-toast" target="_blank">toast form</a>, then as <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/New-unicorn-chocolate-product-created" target="_blank">chocolate</a> and now, as a spellbinding and mesmerising <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/character-cakes/asda-unicorn-cake/1000002091005" target="_blank">unicorn cake creation</a>. We just can't get enough. For an added touch of magic, sprinkle your unicorn with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/edible-decorations/cake-decor-silver-glitter-spray/910002536876" target="_blank">edible glitter</a>. </p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqUCW7lIN8/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">We can&rsquo;t stop looking at this unicorn cake! ������ This magical madeira cake with fruit jam and enchantingly sweet frosting is available in-store and online for just £10. Head to asda.com and search ‘Unicorn Cake&rsquo; #Asda #Cake #Unicorn #UnicornCake #UnicornFood #Baking #CakeDecorating</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Asda (@asda) on <time datetime="2017-09-05T13:32:53+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Sep 5, 2017 at 6:32am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><h2> </h2><h2>Marble cakes</h2><p>We've all heard of marble cakes where different coloured sponges are swirled together to create a marble effect. But now it's all about the marble icing effect. Our version of the <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/party-cakes/asda-marble-cake/1000002091267" target="_blank">Marble Cake</a> is made by lightly blending together different coloured frosting with a palette knife. It comes with a decadent duo of Madeira and chocolate sponges, all luxuriously whirled with smooth caramel and chocolate flavoured frosting. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="marble-cake-for-web" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/marble-cake-for-web_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Freakshake cakes</h2><p>Marvellous in every shape and way, this invention is a mega take on the mouthwatering milkshake. Sweet sponge, jam and strawberry flavour buttercream whipped up with a mountain of frosting and chocolate treat calls for a celebration! For those who would rather get double the dose of chocolate, try our <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/party-cakes/asda-caramel-chocolate-freakshake-cake/1000002091083" target="_blank">Caramel and Chocolate Freakshake Cake</a> and for white chocolate lovers try our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/party-cakes/asda-strawberry-white-chocolate-freakshake-cake/1000002090885" target="_blank">Strawberry and White Chocolate Freakshake Cake</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="freakshake-products-" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/freakshake-products-_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Drip cakes </h2><p>The drip cake has been dominating Pinterest for the last year. Who'd had thought that dripping melted chocolate over an iced sponge cake could look so great? Our <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/chocolate-cakes/asda-chocolate-drip-cake/910002993790" target="_blank">Chocolate Drip Cake</a> has a rich sponge and is filled with frosting. It also comes with a chocolate flavour sauce poured over the top. It's then been generously scattered with handfuls of chocolate treats. Yum! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="drip-cakes" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/drip-cakes_GL?scl=1" style="height: 500px; width: 500px;"></p><p><em>Make sure you check out our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/cakes/party-cakes/_/103306" target="_blank">full range of amazing cakes on Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">in store</a>. </em></p>

The biggest cake trends you need to know about

By ASDA Admin,22nd September 2017

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