Breathtaking in both flavor and design, I created this custom five-tier sunset wedding cake in Harford County as a true labor of love. For my best friend’s wedding, I blended artistry and emotion into every tier, capturing the romance of a waterfront sunset in cake form.

Bringing this towering luxury wedding cake to life challenged me at times, but seeing the joy on my bride and groom’s faces made every moment worthwhile. The soft pink-to-vibrant orange ombré mirrored their wedding palette perfectly and bathed the reception in a warm, sunset-inspired glow that combined elegance with just the right hint of extravagance.

Of course, the beauty went deeper than the design. I gave each tier its own decadent personality, layering bold flavors and rich textures to make every slice as memorable as the couple’s vows.

Discover the Flavors Behind This Sunset Wedding Cake

Tiers 1, 3, and 5 – A chocolate lover’s dream

• Moist chocolate cake
• Luscious chocolate cream cheese American-style buttercream
• A bright ribbon of house-made fresh strawberry jam
• Crumb-coated in velvety Valrhona 40% milk chocolate ganache
• Finished in silky Swiss meringue buttercream.

Tiers 2 and 4 – The classic vanilla counterpart

• Tender vanilla cake
• Luxurious vanilla bean French meringue buttercream
• The same vibrant strawberry jam
• Crumb-coated in creamy Valrhona Ivoire white chocolate ganache
• Finished in smooth Swiss meringue buttercream.

Savor every bite, elevated with the pure, rich flavor of unsalted Irish Kerrygold butter. From deep cocoa notes to delicate vanilla and bursts of fresh strawberry, each tier of this Harford County wedding cake was a perfect harmony of flavors—crafted with the same care and attention to detail as every other part of this unforgettable celebration.

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