This year, ACD showcased the bold and the beautiful; from the hottest trends in cake to Avant-Garde design, haute couture fashion, and everything in-between. Next year is set to be even more spectacular, as our 2017 calendar showcases some of our most daring and exciting themes yet.

January/February: ALL that Glitters- Agates, Gemstones and Geodes

Geode cakes have literally exploded onto the cake scene this year; these colorful and showstopping cakes are sensational sugar masterpieces. With results like this and an influx of easy to follow tutorials, this hot trend shows no sign of slowing down.

Geode Cake by Rachel Morris of Three Tiers for Cake

March/April: Beautiful Buttercream

You asked and we delivered; with this dedicated buttercream issue. From rosettes and ruffles to sleek and modern, perfectly painted, piped and more. This often overlooked media is getting its own special feature, front and center.

Buttercream succulent cake by Erin Gardenr

June/July: Floral Couture

Couture florals meets haute couture fashion with this botanical, fashion-themed issue. Opulent textiles, daring designs and fashion forward flowers serve as the inspiration for our Spring issue.

Blossoms in Winter by Tanya Halas – Cake Heart

July/August: Modeling Marvels

Cute cake toppers, fabulous figurines, and more. Our dedicated modeling issue is all about fine details and a delicate touch. Showcasing the best of this intricate sugar art, this is set to be one of our best issues yet.

Woodland Fairies by Sachiko Windbiel of Mimicafe Union

September/October: Fabulous Finishes

Textures are our September spotlight; from leather and lace to knitwear and crochet; woodgrain, concrete, marble and stone. We explore and showcase some of these versatile textures for cake design.

Woodland Beauty by Rebekah Naomi Cake Design

November/December: Sculpted Wonders

Saving the best till last? We think so. Rounding out our calendar is this showstopping issue featuring sculpted cakes; we explore the possibilities in cake design. Featuring cake artists on the very fringe of cake design; pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with gravity defying cakes, 3 dimensional cakes, sculpted cakes, and much more.

To learn more about being featured in our exclusive showcase or to contribute to an upcoming issue, e-mail us at content@americancakedecorating.com

Peter, Peter Booger Eater by Kara Andretta of Karas Couture Cakes