Winter whites

From Arie Kidder of Custom Cakes in Brentwood:
In the winter months, the flavors that are most popular are those we would associate with the holidays. Sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, are included as “comforting” flavors. A favorite winter cake is white spice cake with apricot preserves and amaretto buttercream. chocolate truffle cake with mocha buttercream and raspberry preserves is another winning combination. Using preserves is a good way to bring in a tangy, sweet, fruity note without dealing with out-of-season fruit.
This cake showcases the loveliness of winter white, with dramatic white chocolate ribbons and sugar calla lilies.