Meet the hot new trend in the wedding cake industry: the deckle-edge. ‘Deckle” refers to a paper-making process, in which something is left with a rough edge. The result? An unexpected twist.

While it may seem unconventional, deckle-edging can appear quite refined when done right. Add gold leaf to the tips to give it a sophisticated twist and keep the rest of the cake simple and clean to avoid overdoing the final look.

Here are some sweet treats to inspire you:

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A bold floral pattern and a delicate “ripped away” edge 😍 classy, elegant and modern, our favorite adjectives to describe cake ♥️ 📷- @april_mae_creative #styleinspo #weddinginspo #inspiration #wedding #weddingcake #austinwedding #hillcountrywedding #bride #bridetobe #couture #couturewedding #romanticwedding #romance #romantic #atxbride #hillcountrybride #fondantweddingcake #fondantcake #luxurious #luxuriouswedding #boldpattern #deckleedge #blackandwhite #texturedfondant #texaswedding #highendwedding #elegant #elegantwedding

A post shared by Iced Cakes & Confections (@icedcakesatx) on Apr 14, 2019 at 1:55pm PDT

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Ethereal Inspired cake featuring the most beautiful blooms and one of the biggest wedding trends this season – Silver Dollar. So many stunner images shot by @silkphotography.sa I couldn’t choose, so here are a few! Feast your eyes! 😍 Thank you for making me apart of this… Photography: @silkphotography.sa Venue: @dolyfboom Cake: @cake_townbakery Hair: @blush_babe_mua Make Up: @naomigza Stationery: @thegiver_creativestudio Dress: @zaib_west Models: @juliana_worldwide_ @ericuysphotography Flowers & Decor: @poppit_and_finch Decor hire: @museconcepts_weddings_events Headwear: @wimsyza Jewellery @terusa_anne_jewellery Assistant @megant_images #capetown #cakelover #sweettreats #weddinginspo #silverdollar #cake #cakeart #edibleart #blooms #cakedesigner #wedding #birthdaycake #floral #cakesofinstagram #vsco #fondant #cakeart #weddingcake

A post shared by ⚪️ CAKE TOWN Bakery (@cake_townbakery) on Jun 11, 2019 at 10:01am PDT

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Textured blank canvas 🖤

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Does she seem #quizzical to you? … #weddingcake #justtheoneeye #sffourseasons @fssanfrancisco last autumn #femininity #sugarpeony #blushandivory #elegantweddingcake #tornpaperruffles #artcake #cakeart #sugarflower #onelongstem #cakemovementmovement

A post shared by Jasmine Rae Cakes (@jasmineraecakes) on Jan 21, 2020 at 10:28am PST

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Gorgeous cake for a beautiful engagement at @edenvenues .💗💗💗 Cake @cake_me_pretty Florist @montana__flora Cake Topper @lettersbyloulou . . . Incredible cake inspired by @sydneydessertco 💗 #cake_me_pretty #birthdaycake #engagement  #weddingcake #wedding #weddinginspo #torta #buzzfeedfood #cake_me_pretty #instalove #igers #luxewedding #luxecake #cakeartist #cakedesigner #cakeinspo #cakeinspiration #layercake #cake #cakelove #celebrate #cakegoals #cakeoftheday #buttercreamcake #sydneycakes

A post shared by C A K E S B Y H A N A N (@cake_me_pretty) on Feb 28, 2020 at 1:53am PST

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Closeup of these amazing sugar flowers, leaves, and berries! Want to really wow your wedding guests? Add sugar flowers to your wedding cake! Want to know the best part? We always bring a box so you can keep them forever in a shadow box, it's like your bouquet never lost its color. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo Credit: @luxe.photography⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @theaddisongrove⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #styleinspo #weddinginspo #inspiration #wedding #weddingcake #austinwedding #hillcountrywedding #bride #bridetobe #couture #couturewedding #romanticwedding #romance #romantic #atxbride #hillcountrybride #fondantweddingcake #fondantcake #fondarificfondant #luxurious #luxuriouswedding #deckleedge #deckleedgeweddingcake #goldedge #blackandwhite #blackandwhitecake #moderncake #modernwedding #moderweddingcake #sugarflowers

A post shared by Iced Cakes & Confections (@icedcakesatx) on Feb 8, 2020 at 10:45am PST

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Светлый и лаконичный. Иногда хочется такого☺️ #wedding_by_bmb

A post shared by Дизайнерские торты на заказ (@bmb_bakery) on Sep 16, 2018 at 5:12am PDT

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Another cake inspiration that caught our attention! Who's a fan of that exquisite gold flake accents? ​. ​Cake: @thecakeandi Photography: @katedrennanphotography Spotted on @kwhbridal

A post shared by The Wed List (@thewedlist) on Feb 25, 2020 at 12:12pm PST

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You know I love a little detail and these gold snowflakes streaming down the back of Saturday’s cake are no exception – the perfect finishing touch. #weddingcake #details #allinthedetail #whitewedding #deckleedge #whiteandgold #winterwedding #christmaswedding #chestergrosvenor

A post shared by Boutique Bakery (@boutiquebakery_chester) on Dec 22, 2019 at 11:57pm PST

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