A groom’s cake is traditionally a smaller cake served during
the wedding that is
given out to all of the single women at the reception. So the saying
goes, if the lady takes the piece of cake home and places it under
her pillow when she goes to bed that night she will dream of her
future husband. Naturally this is an old wives’ tale that
is simply meant for fun.
In the past the groom’s mother would bake the cake, but today
that is no longer the case. While still smaller than
the wedding cake the groom’s cake has become just as elaborate
and spectacular as the wedding cake itself. Generally made to
please the groom’s taste in flavor and filling the groom’s
cake is usually a molded cake which represents something dear
to the groom. There have been several great designs including
footballs, cowboy boots, a six-pack of beer and even a tackle
box. The design and style of the groom’s cake can also be
very conservative and classy with chocolate dipped strawberries
made to resemble mini-tuxedos, layers of chocolate fondant or
intricate decorations.
The choice to serve a groom’s cake depends entirely on the
couple. It is not compulsory and if the cost of the wedding is
already spiraling then opting to forego this extra dessert will
certainly be overlooked. One option that can save cost while including
the groom’s cake is to have it packed up and given out at
wedding favors at the end of the evening. No matter what you decide,
remember that with the groom’s cake you can really have
some fun and make it whatever you want it to be!
