Ombré cake is a trend for children’s parties

The world of confectionery trends is not only made of naked cake. O ombre cake has made waves with brides the world over and is now starring at many children’s parties. It was social networks like Pinterest and Instagram that made this type of cake the new darling of mothers who don’t want cakes decorated with characters. Looking like a fake cake, so perfect, it becomes a highlight on the congratulation table, even if small or on a single floor.

The proposal is simple: create a shaded effect on the cake frosting, exploring nuances of a single color. The trump card is the delicate and romantic effect of the technique, perfect for parties for babies and small children. the smoother the color variation, the prettier the result.

Anyone who thinks the technique involves sprays of edible paint is wrong. “The trick to getting the perfect gradient is to gradually tint the frosting, whipped cream, buttercream or fondant. The coverage must be divided into small portions and dyed in different shades. Thus, each layer will have a shade. It is important to carefully measure the dye to ensure that the layers have smooth and delicate variations”, explained chef Olívia Gondim.

The technique doesn’t necessarily have to be used only on pink cakes. Shades of green and blue also make for beautiful decorations. “In cakes with two or more layers, it is still possible to play with different colors and create a more cheerful cake”, suggests the chef.