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A
wedding cake is the symbol of your marriage's abundance of
blessings. And the flavor, style and dˇcor represent the couple's
personalities. A snow-white cake is traditional, but the bride
and groom should choose their favorite flavor(s). Chocolate
is rich and voluptuous, vanilla is light and pure, spices
are sharp and autumnal, and lemon is bright and tart. Try
to focus as much on the cake's flavor as on its embellishments;
the best cakes strike a balance between flavor and flourish.
Frosting
- The
most popular frosting is buttercream, which is light yet
assertive. It unfortunately requires refrigeration and may
not hold up well in warm weather.
- Fondant
frosting is ideal for keeping larger cakes fresh when they
cannot be refrigerated. Rolled fondant has a matte finish
resembling porcelain.
- Marzipan
(made of almond paste) has a delicious, distinct flavor
and also is a good way to keep larger cakes fresh.
- Royal
icing produces delicate and long-lasting decorations since
it dries hard.
- Gum
paste is ideal for realistic productions of flowers, fruit
and other forms.
- Meringue
should be used for sweeping, airy decorations.
Shape
and Decoration
Thin,
floating tiers seem airy and gay, while a tall, solid shape
is stately and imposing. By separating the tiers of a cake
that is thick and heavy, you'll make it seem lighter.
A
cake's design may be inspired by a detail of the bride's gown,
or floral selections. If you're using real flowers on your
cake, choose ones that echo the bridal bouquet or centerpieces.
Treat real flowers as garnishes unless they were specifically
grown to be eaten.
Fresh
fruit can be used for a sensuous and colorful presentation.
Ordering
Your Cake
At least four to six months in advance, you should select
the cake's final design and reserve the baker. You can use
the services of a hotel or caterer responsible for your wedding
reception, or feel free to hire a cake specialist or amateur
baker. Be sure to consider the designer's style and tasting
samples when making your selection.
Most
bakers determine the cost of your cake based on cost per slice,
then multiply that number by the number of guests attending
your reception. The cost per slice could range anywhere from
just 50 cents to as much as fifteen dollars. Payment policies
vary, but it is important to get a signed contract that clearly
explains the policy. Most cake makers require a 20 to 50 percent
deposit, with the remainder due just before or on the wedding
day.
Groom's
Cake
It is a charming tradition to also have a groom's cake at
the wedding reception. The groom's cake is usually a one-layer
darker cake, such as chocolate, spice or a rich fruitcake.
It can be baked in a shape symbolic of his favorite hobby
(a fish, football or car). Or feel free to bake one layer
of the wedding cake the flavor of the groom's choice if you
prefer to not have a separate groom's cake.
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