A wedding cake in itself is already a work of art. A must-have addition to your wedding decor. And this is not just a treat, but one of the most important wedding traditions, without which it is difficult to imagine a gala banquet. Those who have attended modern weddings know very well that the presentation of the cake is always pompous and very interesting.
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Cake design.
The first thing guests pay attention to is, of course, what the wedding cake looks like. Fortunately, master pastry chefs create amazing creations. You simply admire the creation of the confectioners. For example, a snow-white cake decorated with flowers and lace. A wedding cake is not an easy treat, it is part of the image of the newlyweds. When choosing a white color, you definitely can’t go wrong, originally arranged ribbons, flowers, bows and other decorations of various shades will make it not only very tasty, but also very beautiful!.
A wedding cake. Cake decoration
Cake decoration can be done in different ways. There are no limits to your imagination. There are all kinds of cakes. In the form of towers, palaces, triangular, square, round. Different types of wedding cakes can be decorated with icing, nuts, coconut or chocolate chips, fruits, ribbons, and flowers. Traditionally, the top of the wedding cake is decorated with figures of the bride and groom, but you can use any other toppers: hearts, doves, cats, deer.
Height of the cake.
Traditionally, a wedding cake is made of three levels. However, you can adjust their quantity if you wish. A tall cake consisting of four or more tiers looks impressive. For a small celebration, a cake consisting of one or two tiers would be an excellent solution. The weight of a wedding cake is calculated as 200-250 g per guest. The cake must be ordered when you know the exact number of guests. Important. The most perishable cakes contain cream and fresh fruit.
Mistakes when choosing a wedding cake.
Lots of toppings.
Choosing just one from such a variety of fillings and flavors can be very difficult, but still, do not overload the wedding cake with different flavors. The preparation of a wedding cake is best left to the professionals, although without special skills we can take an active part in its “design”, making decisions regarding the height of the cake and its design. Want to add variety to your dessert? Order a sweet table of cupcakes with different fillings.
The wedding cake does not fit the wedding concept.
Do not forget that all the details of the wedding should be combined with each other and create an overall harmonious picture. You should start choosing a wedding cake only when everything has already been decided with the wedding dress, accessories, and the decor of the wedding hall. These elements can serve as a starting point, a reference for your cake design. Its style should match the style of the place where the wedding will be held, the time of year, the type of wedding dress, etc. If you want to enrich your cake with color accents to match the tone of your wedding decorations, provide the cake makers with samples of materials.
A wedding cake. Incompatible tastes.
Order a tasting kit in advance with your desired toppings. If you want to combine several fillings in one cake. Reduce the amount of dyes and additives. It’s better that the cake be delicious than too bright. Do not forget that some of the guests may be allergic to dyes. If you’re getting married in the fall or winter, a heavier, butter or even chocolate cake would be perfect. During the spring and summer months, it is better to choose lighter ones, with a refreshing taste and, of course, with an abundance of seasonal fruits. Secondly, the taste of the wedding cake should be in harmony with its appearance. The more unusual the shape of the wedding cake, the more amazing its taste should be. After all, when guests see a stunning wedding cake, they will expect it to taste amazing.
Background.
Take care of the background in advance. For a beautiful cake — a beautiful background! Discuss where the cake will be served with the banquet manager. Place it against the background of the podium or against the background of the arch for an outdoor ceremony. Choose a musical composition for the moment the cake is brought out. The cake is taken out in the dark by the light of candles or pyrotechnics. The newlyweds cut the first piece themselves, holding the handle of the knife together. Further cutting is entrusted to the waiters or the pastry chef who made your cake. Give the first two pieces to your parents.
Trolley, stand, knife and spatula.
Almost everyone forgets about these important details! And not all restaurant managers are in a hurry to remind you of this.
