With the excitement and bustling activity of wedding planning, it’s easy to lose track of deciding what kind of wedding cake to order. Although it might seem as though choosing a wedding cake is a pretty simple task, you should give a lot of attention to selecting one since this will serve as the focal point of your reception.
Traditionally, wedding cakes were round, multi-tiered confections made with basic sponge cake and vanilla icing. Today, you’ve got way more options than that; wedding cakes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and the design, flavor, and style can be fully customized and range from simple to absolutely stunning. The basic elements you should consider when selecting your cake is the design, style, and flavor.
The wedding cake’s design and style usually go hand and hand with your wedding’s theme. The traditional tiered cakes are more elegant and formal – perfect for old-fashioned weddings. Newer wedding cakes are a bit more whimsical and creative than traditional cakes, but still maintain a dignified air. The design of your cake also depends on the frosting you want. Traditional cakes usually have buttercream frosting since this can be used to make all sorts of designs. Modern cakes usually use fondant – a smooth, satiny cover that can be used to create intricate designs, unusual shapes, and spectacular accents.
The flavor of your wedding cake depends entirely on your cake. Cake flavors range from traditional sponge cake to more unusual ones like amaretto and strawberry. Some bakers also include a filling in between layers of cake, usually cream, custard, or mousse; you have the option to decide which filling you want too.
Your wedding cake designer should show you his or her portfolio and give you a list of flavor and design options. Once you’ve chosen all these options, you’re ready to order your cake. Make sure you’ve placed your order at least two months before your wedding date, especially if you’ve chosen a very intricate design!
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