Although you may think it is just a cake – your wedding cake
will, in fact, be the centre
piece of your wedding reception. The eyes of all your guests will
automatically rivet to the layers of cream, frosting and sugar with
which you will cap the evening by cutting for all to share. So,
when you are choosing your wedding cake, you have to make sure that
it not only matches the style and theme of your wedding and reception,
but that it is a proper reflection of you as a couple. Choosing
a wedding cake is probably one of the most enjoyable things about
marriage planning, but it can take time to find just the right cake
and just the right person to create it, so be sure to start looking
for a baker at least six months ahead of time – after all
you want your cake to be unforgettable, right?
Taste
Wedding cakes can come in a multitude of flavors. In the past,
necessity dictated that the wedding cake be made with fruits and
brandy – very similar to a Christmas cake. The fruit cake
was an ideal wedding cake as it kept for a long time and the ingredients
made it a rich and expensive offering that could not be indulged
in every day. Today, all that has changed. As our tastes have
evolved the traditional wedding fruit cake has taken a back seat
to the more flavorsome and delicate tastes now available. From
plain vanilla to chocolate to coconut, almond and even pineapple
– the flavor you choose for your wedding cake can be as
unique as your relationship. Many people end up choosing a white
or Angel cake with vanilla icing as it is not as sweet as some
other choices and will please most palates. No matter what your
choice just make sure that it your cake is large enough to go
around with some left over for you to freeze for your first anniversary.
An important consideration when choosing your wedding cake is
the icing. Since the cake will have to sit in the hall for several
hours before it is cut, make sure that the icing will retain its
flavor. There is nothing worse than going through all the trouble
of ordering a fabulous cake only to have the icing lose its flavor
or consistency before it is ready to be eaten. A good way to ensure
that your cake will stand the test of time is to have a mini replica
of your cake made and to let it sit for a while to see how it
then looks and tastes. This will give you a good indication of
several things including the competency of your baker, the hardiness
or your cake and the way it will taste when it is finally served.
Style
The style of your wedding cake is a very personal thing. The style
you choose will automatically reflect you as a couple. Traditionally
wedding cakes were multi-tiered and topped by a miniature bride
and groom. Nowadays wedding cakes can be elaborate confections
of delicate lace icing or very simple forms covered my minimalist
decorations and elegant icing. Looking through wedding planning
magazines and even flipping through a baker’s look-book
will give you hundreds of fabulous ideas for creating your dream
cake.
