Sweet and rich cake flavors, such as red velvet, black forest, or peanut butter, are too heavy for springtime. However, typical summer flavors such as pina colada mousse may be too light and tropical. Spring wedding cakes often feature unexpected flavor combinations, mixing sweet with sour, bitter, or both. Unsurprisingly, semi-sour citrus and delicate almond […]
The creation of a wedding cake involves so much more than baking. The baker must also communicate with the couple, arrange a tasting, provide consultations, and come up with the design. Let’s not forget that ingredients aren’t free and can largely affect the total cake cost. Decorating the cake typically takes more time than baking […]
Understanding how different factors affect the final price of a wedding cake is crucial to know what can be compromised and what shouldn’t be. The cost of ingredients, intense labor, customer experience, and additional services are all factors that influence the price of an expensive wedding cake. Every step of the process, from cake tasting […]
Back in the days, couples also used to cut the cake in front of the guests, feed each other the first piece, and preserve the top tier, but the meaning behind these customs evolved. These days, couples have more freedom regarding the choice of their wedding cake color, shape, number of tiers, and flavor, but […]
Heavy, overly sweet, rich cakes are best for winter. Summer cakes, on the opposite, tend to be light, airy, subtly sweet, and refreshing. They often feature seasonal fruits or berries that add sour flavor undertones. Key lime, orange buttermilk, lemon-meringue, and berry burst cakes are very different, but all share a flawless harmony of delicate […]
Some couples find wedding cakes too unoriginal; others consider them overpriced and look for cheaper options. Regardless of your reasons to refrain from a wedding cake, the selection of delicious and beautiful desserts is vast. Gelato bar, elegant French croquembouche cake, pancakes, waffles, whoopie pies, cupcakes – there’s an option for every budget and preference. […]
Many people get confused about where to stand and how to act, let alone how to measure wedding cake servings or slice them. Being stressed when all eyes are drawn on you is normal. Remember that you aren’t a professional baker and don’t have to make everything perfect. Gather your supplies, find a lovely backdrop […]
Winter wedding cakes aren’t about delicate flavors and light textures. Instead, they manifest with heavy, smooth textures, rich and sweet flavors, and strong aromas. Perhaps, the most popular winter wedding cake flavor is chocolate. Any bride can find a chocolate cake to fit her taste: chocolate-peppermint, chocolate mocha truffle, and black forest cake are only […]
Baking a cake isn’t rocket science and doesn’t usually take over several hours. However, custom cake creation involves tastings and design discussions that prolong the process. Furthermore, every baker has a different workload that can vary depending on the season. The cake’s size and design also play a role in the timeline. As a general […]
Fall is the time for indulging in decadence, and fall wedding cakes tend to be heavier, richer, sweeter, spicier than summer cakes. They often pay tribute to popular autumn drinks – pumpkin spice latte, chai, or tea with honey and ginger. Fall wedding cake flavors sometimes bring up childhood nostalgia, replicating recipes beloved by our […]
The tradition of eating wedding cake for the first anniversary is a meaningful way to celebrate your love, but you can’t simply tuck it in the freezer and forget about it. You probably want your cake to taste the same as on your big day. While that’s unlikely, it isn’t impossible if you follow the […]
A DIY wedding cake requires precise calculations, budgeting, and significant planning, but in the end, all the efforts are worth it. However, weigh your skills and time before deciding to make a cake yourself. The week before the big day tends to be nervous, and baking a wedding cake is a great responsibility. Some help […]
Indeed, wedding cake tasting is an exciting process, but it involves more than pleasing your sweet tooth. A wedding cake gets the most attention of all the wedding foods. A tasteless salad may go unnoticed by the guests, but your cake will inevitably be discussed. You should know how wedding cake tastings work and attend […]
The thing is, wedding cake price is determined by so many factors that estimating it accurately without requesting a quote from a baker is nearly impossible. Wedding cakes are different from cakes served on any other occasion. They tend to feature elaborate designs, often with complicated tiered construction and topped with real flowers or sugarcraft, […]
First, you must know how to choose the perfect wedding cake. The cake must not simply feature your favorite flavor. It must also fit the style and color scheme of your wedding. What could be a better choice for a rustic wedding than a carrot cake? But for a black-tie event, this flavor may be […]
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