Themed Wedding Cake
The bride and the groom may be the stars of the big day, but the wedding cake definitely deserves a nod for it’s time honored, supporting role.
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In ancient Rome, guests broke a wheat bun over the bride’s head to bring good luck and fertility. Fortunately, the buns sweetened up, and in the 17th century, a creative French baker stacked and frosted them! The very first tiered wedding cake was born.
Cake Bake Off
White cakes, butter cream frostings, columns and dazzling sugar flowers are wedding cake classics, but feel free to break away from tradition. If you prefer a trendy design, try a colorful southern red velvet cake, a mango creation that boasts Caribbean flair or even an Asian inspired creation with red frosting.
As colors go bolder, style and form are also changing. Askew cakes, whose tiers are placed off center, are gaining popularity. Even wilder, Krispy Kreme, a popular donut chain, has seen a number of requests for multi-tiered cakes made entirely of the donuts - one for each guest. Krispy Kreme Executive Chef, Ron Rupocinski, has created several templates so brides can choose the look that best fits their reception.
Beyond The Taste Buds
So what’s on top? Joining the ranks of the plastic couple, new toppers are simple and design oriented: a slim, petite vase with a single rosebud, a layer of flower petals, a plain tiny top tier. Family is in, and
some couples are choosing a portrait of themselves, a sentimental keepsake like a key chain, or their initials that can be sculpted into shapes.
Cake presentation is also an important aspect at the reception. What’s surrounding your cake is just as visible as the cake itself – especially in photos - so plan ahead! Possible cake surroundings include a nature inspired display of twigs spread on the table, baby photos of the bride and groom or a handmade tablecloth from Grandma.
Cake Mistakes
Cakes are a beautiful addition to your wedding, but sometimes they can go terribly wrong. Here are several “do not’s” to keep in mind:
- Do not frost with butter cream at a summer wedding unless you want sticky hands (the icing melts extremely quick).
- Do not put your cake in front of a bathroom or distracting wall ornament. It deserves center stage.
- Do not Forget to cut it with a knife suited to the cake’s composition of texture.
- Do not forget to talk with your florist about safe, edible blooms if you intend to have your wedding cake decorated with fresh flowers.
- Do not let the photographer take distant photographs of your cake. It’s an important part of your ceremony, so get up close to capture the details!
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