The Truth Behind the Floral Decorations on International Cakes! They're Not Fresh Flowers, But Edible Paper: Wafer Paper!

Are the Flowers on Overseas Cakes Real or Artificial?

Very stylish overseas wedding cakes.

Many brides-to-be are likely gathering information by referencing photos of wedding cake designs from overseas rather than from Japan.

One characteristic of overseas cakes is that they are adorned with flowers more abundantly than Japanese cakes.

A wedding cake richly decorated with delicate flowers is romantic and aspirational, isn’t it?

marry has introduced many romantic overseas cakes, but...

I suddenly wondered, "Are these flowers real? Or artificial?"

They seem incredibly delicate, yet they also look like they might be artificial, having a texture that doesn’t seem like typical artificial flowers...

These Flowers Turned Out to be "Edible Paper"!

Upon investigation, an unexpected fact was revealed.

The delicate flowers adorning overseas wedding cakes are neither real flowers nor artificial flowers.

Their true identity is "Wafer paper." In Japanese, it's referred to as edible paper.

The petals are made from this thin, edible paper...!

It is made from starch processed into thin sheets, and the texture and taste are said to resemble that of a thin wafer shell.

Since it is originally white, colored flowers are likely airbrushed with edible color.

There are many cake artisans overseas who have mastered the technique of making flowers from wafer paper, and they are actively showcasing their skills.

Since they are created from scratch using wafer paper flowers, the overseas cakes possess an artistic atmosphere that seems otherworldly♡

While it does not seem to be common in Japanese venues yet, it might spread in the not-so-distant future.

Not Only Chic but Also Eco-Friendly♡

The advantages of decorating wedding cakes with wafer paper flowers go beyond just their stylish appearance.

If fresh flowers are used on the cake, due to hygiene concerns, that cake cannot be eaten (because of bacteria on the flowers).

Therefore, that cake can only be used for the cake-cutting and first bite, necessitating the preparation of a separate wedding cake to serve to the guests.

In this regard, wafer paper flowers can be eaten, so there’s no need to prepare two cakes.

With food waste becoming a concern nowadays, sustainability may also be demanded in wedding cakes.

Decoration Beyond Flowers is Possible♡

Cake decoration using wafer paper can include more than just flowers.

Here, we have wafer paper butterflies printed with floral patterns.

This is a simple design with butterflies perched on a smooth cake, exuding a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere.

There are also artistic shapes resembling wings.

Wafer paper is a material that expands the possibilities for cake design.

It seems that many more ideas will emerge in the future. If we find wonderful ideas, we will quickly introduce them on marry♡

I’ve Learned Something New! Wafer Paper is Amazing

The very stylish overseas wedding cakes have provided a clue to the mystery of why they differ from those in Japan.

Wafer paper flowers, made from edible and delicate wafer paper.

Someday, I would love to see a real wedding cake decorated with wafer paper flowers♡