Wedding Cakes
May 7, 2007
The wedding cake is one of the most memorable aspects of your reception. If you want a wedding cake that will really impress your guests, how about one of these?
Tried and True
Traditionally, wedding cakes are rounds of fruit cake, stacked or layered in tiers, and covered with white frosting. Decorations such as hearts, flowers, and ribbons may adorn the layers of such a cake. At the top, of course, rests a cake topper. Most often, the cake topper is a miniature bride and groom. Cake toppers come in hundreds of styles, though, so it is easy to find one that reflects your personality. You might choose a monogrammed initial studded with gems, or the word “Love†in gold or silver. You can even find comical cake toppers, such as the groom carrying his golf clubs while the bride looks on in dismay!
The Flavour of Love
If you’d like to be a little different, but not too different, you might choose an unusual flavor for your wedding cake. Layers of strawberry cake and pineapple cake complement each other beautifully. White chocolate raspberry cake, peanut butter and chocolate cake, and even carrot cake will give your guests a taste to remember—and rave about!
A Great Gift
One way to add an element of surprise to your reception is to have a wedding cake shaped like a group of gifts. When decorated with bows, this cake blends right in amongst the wedding gifts. Just be sure that nobody sets more gifts on top of it!
Fun for all Ages
If you’re young at heart, or if there will be lots of children attending your reception, create your wedding cake by stacking tiers of cupcakes. These little wedding cakes will disappear like hotcakes!
Chocoholics, Rejoice!
Are you a chocoholic? Then you might want to have a wedding cake fondue! Set up a chocolate fondue fountain at your reception, along with a mouth-watering selection of fruits and sweets. Bite-sized cubes of cake can be placed on toothpicks and easily dipped into the flowing chocolate to create an enjoyable alternative to the traditional wedding cake.
Spring is in the Air
For a spring celebration, a wedding cake in pastel colours is perfect. Decorate your cake with fresh flowers or flowers made of frosting or fondant. Wedding cakes can be decorated for any season or holiday, from the red and gold of autumn leaves to ice-blue sparkle of Christmas snowflakes.
Make a Splash
For something really unique, make one of the tiers of your wedding cake a miniature fountain. Or, elevate your cake on a pedestal and place the fountain underneath. Some fountains even have lighting to make your wedding cake glow.
Cake? Who Needs Cake?
Perhaps you aren’t a fan of cake. Don’t feel obliged to have a wedding cake just because it’s tradition. Who says you can’t have a wedding cheesecake, or a wedding ice cream cake? Choose a dessert that strikes your fancy, and get creative! You might even offer a “cake†made of fruits for those health-conscious of your guests.
Whatever cake you choose, wedding cakes are an important part of your big day. Bon appetit!
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