Out of Africa with Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium

Serving clients all over the UK, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium specialises in unique and one-of-a-kind creations in confectionery. From dragons to superheros and designer shoes to fairy tale castles, Elizabeth has done it all. Or how about a wedding cake that looks like a stack of cushions or one that emulates a chandelier!? There’s no idea too wacky and no cake too crazy for this lady!

Elizabeth has created her amazing cakes for the royals, celebrities, five-star hotels and glamorous West End stores. She is renowned for her intricate designs and has even been featured on television.

Her cakes don’t just look good though! Elizabeth offers a range of delicious flavours including triple chocolate delight (unsurprisingly, her best seller!), vanilla ripple, luscious lemon, caramel, Bailey’s Irish cream (!!), cookies and cream and red velvet.

So you can imagine my glee when she got in touch to share her latest idea with me – a wedding photo shoot inspired by Africa!

“The idea and concept for the shoot was mine”, she explained. “I like to seek inspiration for my cakes from various places and I’d noticed the recurring theme in recent catwalk of the use of tribal and ethnic inspired fabrics and accessories. Burberry (who changed the lining of their classic trench coat to an African print), Marc Jacobs, John Galliano and Michael Kors were all at it with colourful and black and white geometric prints, tubular chokers and pendants.”

“This shoot is a contemporary interpretation of Africa’s diverse and unique cultural heritage and an homage to the modern day African princess”, she elaborated. “We used colours ranging from dramatic black and white, metallic gold and shades of coral. Traditional African fabrics, jewellery and distinctive styling techniques were used to create the most splendid images that are indeed ‘Out of Africa’.”

Special Reader Offer

Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium is also currently offering free first anniversary cupcakes to anyone who orders a wedding cake for a 2013 wedding! Simply mention this feature when you enquire to qualify.

Prices start from £300 per tier. For more information be sure to check out her website. Elizabeth can also be contacted directly via email on info@elizabethscakeemporium.com or by calling 07958069116.

If you’d like to see more of this shoot then be sure to check it out on Elizabeth’s blog!

Supporting Cast:

Photography Credit: FO Photography
Styling: Cedar Events
Location: Quendon Hall, Essex
Flowers: William Clarke Flowers
Hair: AVOS Hair
Make Up: Onyeka Beauty
Stationery: Makeover Designs
Dresses: Kosibah

29 comments

Catherines of partick July 11, 2012 at 17:17

Wow those cakes are amazing.

Lauren July 11, 2012 at 17:34

Absolutely love the shots, they are stunning! The attention to detail from the cakes, dresses, to the table designs etc in each image is incredible & has been photographed beautifully! Amazing work from all involved!

Funmi Omotade-Tan July 11, 2012 at 20:44

Thanks Kat for featuring our images for Elizabeth and the rest of our team. Beautiful work, Elizabeth !

olu haastrup July 11, 2012 at 21:16

fantastic cakes, it is nice to have choices re cakes that reflect the ethnicity of the bride

Claudia July 11, 2012 at 21:17

These are incredible!

India Van Buren July 11, 2012 at 22:06

Heavens! These are works of art. Utterly incredible!

Gloria Johnson July 11, 2012 at 22:09

Oh my days. This takes cake to a new level.

Kate Williams July 12, 2012 at 06:06

Outstanding cakes in every way.

Jodie July 12, 2012 at 08:30

For anyone sick of typical pastels and the so called ‘vintage look’, these cakes are refreshing. As a florist I see many cakes but these are in a different league.

Lucy July 12, 2012 at 09:00

i agree jodie. its so nice to see someone doing something so unique.. and not just describing it as ‘vintage’ :p

Ana D. Meredith July 12, 2012 at 09:25

How could you come up with the idea that make the dress and the cake look exactly the same? I mean the black and white dress and cake.

Claudia July 12, 2012 at 11:28

Incredible collection of cakes.

T.Haastrup July 12, 2012 at 11:48

Gosh breathtaking… particularly the gold one…Elisabeth’s cake emporium here I come! As soon as a find a groom !!

Seyi Olusanya July 12, 2012 at 11:53

Elizabeth is a true artist, I am so proud to have had the priviledge of working with her on this amazing project and Funmi did a great job of capturing the images so beautifully

Edna Bempong July 12, 2012 at 12:53

Elizabeth has outdone herself again.

Party rentals Irvine CA July 12, 2012 at 14:01

Elizabeth is truly gifted. These cakes look so amazing. I am sure they must be yummy too.

Bola Akinseye July 12, 2012 at 16:15

It was an absolute delight to collaborate with the very best suppliers in the business on this project. Elizabeth’s cakes really do taste as good as they look. I am honoured that my stationery contributed in a small way. Thank you Kat for featuring our beautiful images

Dawn Hillier July 12, 2012 at 17:28

I had the pleasure of commissioning a cake from Elizabeth for a special birthday party- It was not only beautiful to look at – it tasted fantastic. My friends are still talking about the three tier chocolate covered cake – with double chocolate, carrot and lemon layers – yum!!

I just love the African theme cakes – inspired.

Marie July 12, 2012 at 17:38

I was lucky enough to have Elizabeth make my wedding cake last weekend. She was so nice and kind, nothing was too much trouble. The cake (the cushion one with flowers) was just superb and it tasted heavenly. All my friends now have her number.

Yemi Osunkoya July 12, 2012 at 18:42

I am always amazed when I see what Elizabeth comes up with next. Collaborating with her to match my gowns with her cakes was truly enlightening. Her subtlety and exquisite taste resulted in cakes that accurately captured the essence of the gowns without turning into pastiche. Thank you Kat for featuring this shoot on your blog.

Elizabeth's Cake Emporium July 13, 2012 at 07:29

Thanks very much Kat for featuring my work and thanks everyone for your very kind and generous comments. They are deeply appreciated.

Maribel July 13, 2012 at 13:20

I love the work of Yemi Kosibah, and these photos and cakes are so creative and gorgeous! Love!

Bunmi July 13, 2012 at 15:24

These cakes are truly gorgeous! Way to go! You are truly gifted and talented in many ways; We still remember the flowers for our wedding nearly eight years ago!!! Peace!

Tola July 13, 2012 at 16:11

Absolutely gorgeous. I love especially the coral beads on the cupcakes. That is so culturally deep. Perfect interpretation lizcake emporium.

Joke Bada July 14, 2012 at 00:34

Stunningly beautiful cakes that aren’t just a feast for the eyes, but also explode with delicious flavour in your mouth. These cakes are truly indulgent and delightful and make a bold statement ‘ I taste as divine as I look’…… well done Elizabeth.