A Wedding Cake Primer

by WeddingCakeCreations.com Wedding planning can be a very exciting time and it is easy, in the myriad of things that need to get done, to lose track of choosing and ordering a wedding cake. Although it may seem like a, well, piece of cake the selection of a gateau should be given your utmost attention as it plays a very significant role at your wedding reception. Wedding cakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although traditionally they were round, tiered confections made of fruit cake and iced with vanilla frosting, today their design, flavor and style can run the gamut from staid to stunning. There are a few elements to consider in the selection of your cake: design, style, flavor, filling and frosting. The design of the cake and the style of your cake generally go hand-in hand. The typical tiered cakes are more formal and elegant while the newer cakes offer a bit of fun and whimsy while retaining a graceful air. The design of your cake will also depend on the frosting you choose. Buttercream frosting is the choice for traditional cakes as it can be used to make a plethora of wonderful designs. However, the frosting of choice for the modern couple is the fondant – a shimmery, satiny covering that can be used to make intricate designs and spectacular accents. The flavor and the filling of the cake will depend entirely on your personal taste. Gone are the days of the sugar-heavy fruit cake. Today the cake flavor can be anything you choose including mango, amaretto and strawberry. So long as it tastes good, you are free to use it. The filling is the delicious layer of cream, custard, mouse or frosting used to keep the layers of cake together and they can also be anything you wish. Once you have chosen all of these elements then you are ready to order your cake. When doing so, make sure to choose a cake designer or baker whom you trust and who was able to provide you with proof of what they can deliver. Once your order is placed (at least six to four months before the wedding) then you can rest assured that you will have a wedding cake as memorable as the wedding itself.