It’s cake-talk time! This is perhaps the yummiest discussion in your wedding to-do-list. But it’s not as simple as it sounds; there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a cake, mind you.
Choosing a cake, whether you want to go with the traditional white confection or a unique-looking but equally delicious one, can become a long conversation if you don’t know what you’re looking for. If you want some inspiring and sumptuous ideas, then this list is for you.
A little warning though, some of these ideas will leave your mouth watering.
Go Naked with Fruits
Photography: Sara Lynn Photographic
Forgo the frosting, and show off the inside anatomy of your wedding cake. Fresh berries, apples, persimmons, and other seasonal fruits are the trend. Put these ingredients in between layers, and you’re good to go.
Follow the Chocolate Mania
Photo Courtesy: The Pastry Studio
No, your cake doesn’t have to be white in order to fit the description. If you want to slice a creamy and moist chocolate cake on your wedding, then so be it. How does chocolate buttercream or coco marzipan sound? Heavenly, right?
Make It like Thanksgiving
Photo Courtesy: Jose Villa
Do you both love Thanksgiving because of pumpkin pie? Then tell your baker to make a classic pumpkin pie topped by—surprise—sugar pumpkin confections. Now you can have your piece of the delicious dessert to celebrate another special occasion in your life.
Choose Little yet Endearing Cakes
Photo Courtesy: Colorado Rose Cake Company
Fancy sharing the cake-slicing experience with your guests? You can order small cakes as centerpieces adorned with fresh berries, like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and currants. Put one in each table so every person in the event can take part in slicing the delicious decor. Of course, you can personalize the cake to your liking if you want to.
Pancakes on the Mix
Photography: Vienna Glenn Photography
Let your love for pancakes shine through. But instead of the usual ingredients, have your baker customize the taste according to your preference. Ask her, if you can, to adjust the syrup and the sides—say hello to fresh fruits—that will serve as garnish. Stacks of yummy pancakes with syrup oozing from all sides make for a simple, homey, and unique wedding cake.
Donuts on the Table
Photography: Woodnote Photography
Do not say no to donuts as your wedding confection. You can order them in different frosting and toppings. You can even have them in flavors that your guests may have never tasted before. Pile them up on a beautiful cake stand, and decorate with flowers and chocolates—et voilà! You now have a tiered tower of assorted goodness.
You can also choose to order one set for each table so your guests can enjoy the pastry masterpiece without having to leave their seats. Doesn’t that sound perfect?
Traditional with a Twist
Photography: Katie Stoops
Of course, the traditional white tiered cake will never go out of style. You can have it any way you want: with sugar flowers and leaves, real flowers, dragees, sugar pearls, and fruits.
Want to be experimental? You can ask your baker if she can paint an image on your cake or do anything to add some interesting details to it. Playing with different shapes, sizes, and decors, you’re giving a little makeover to the classic perfection.
Do Some Research!
Have you found the cake of your dreams yet? Hopefully, some of these ideas helped you decide the kind you want to share with your partner and your guests. Let your vision of your wedding cake come to life.
If you’re still confused on what to do, maybe a chat with your baker will clear the fog. Make sure she understands your vision and that you ask all the right questions before settling for a contract. We’re talking about your cake, and it’s a significant detail you should never overlook.
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