Being part of a Nigerian wedding as a Jamaican woman was not only profound, it was a journey of cultural discovery connecting me to my African heritage.

As wedding cakes take the spotlight, some exciting new trends have emerged — from maximalist to vintage designs. Here is a look at the inspirations behind today's confectionery creations.

For the Nigerian Cake recipe to work, plain flour is needed and not self-rising flour because self-rising flour lacks the required amount of baking powder, which is a leavening agent. Better ...

When it comes to wedding sheet cakes, the pros list is quite long. “They’re easier to transport, and more capable of withstanding the summer heat,” explains O’Shea.

Inside Their Nigerian Ceremony — the First of 2 Weddings The Bravo star and Nigerian-born businessman, 58, had a packed house at their American ceremony and reception held at the St. Regis Atlanta.

A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 7, 2024, Section ST, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Why Wedding Cakes Are Going to Great Lengths.