Illinois Baker Conjures Magical D&D-Themed Wedding Cakes

In a delightful fusion of flour and fantasy, an Illinois-based baker named Alexis Oltmanns is enchanting couples with her Dungeons & Dragons-inspired wedding cakes. Oltmanns, the head cake decorator at Sugarjones in Loves Park, has been crafting these spellbinding confections for the past year, drawing inspiration from the role-playing game's iconic classes.

Oltmanns was inspired to create these unique cakes after seeing other bakers showcase their skills on social media. Determined to put her own spin on the trend, she decided to focus on her passion for D&D. So far, Oltmanns has designed six cakes featuring classes like Druid, Cleric, Wizard, Rogue, Paladin, and Bard, with plans to potentially explore subclasses as well.

From creating angelic wings to represent a Cleric's divine power to adorning cakes with constellations and glitter to symbolize wizardry, Oltmanns has poured her heart and creativity into these mythical masterpieces. She conducts extensive research, drawing from official D&D art, fan art, and her own personal experiences to bring these fantastical designs to life.

While the cakes themselves are made of styrofoam for display purposes, Oltmanns utilizes a variety of edible materials, such as American buttercream frosting, fondant, wafer paper, and isomalt, to achieve her desired effects. She encourages couples to embrace their unique interests and work with local cake artists to create wedding cakes that truly reflect their personalities.