The secret to selecting the perfect wedding cake

By Cathrine Westraadt                   Updated 01.03.2018

The most enjoyable part of the wedding planning is tasting wedding cake, from chocolate, vanilla to red velvet and so much more. The choices are endless, and you can be creative by mixing different flavors in various layers. Whether you like to keep it simple or go for a more dramatic style wedding cakes are always a winner at every wedding. There are also interesting variations like cakes of cheese and fruits or cake pops or even cupcakes, you can be spontaneous, creative and even a little bit wild.

For the bride that enjoys the simpler, smaller things in life we love the single layer almost naked cake. The whimsical look when you lightly dust the cake with icing sugar. Natural and earthy tones with a rustic look, that is also why this has been trending since 2016. With these beautiful designs, it simply shows us that it is what is on the inside that counts. Have more flavor inside of the cake and cut away all the fondant and buttercream on the outside of the cake.

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Cake pops is a fun new style of having a wedding cake and what an easy way for each guest to enjoy the various flavors of the wedding cakes. Not only can you make hundreds of different flavors, but you can have different layers of designs. It’s easy to manage and is fun for your guests to enjoy and very easy to take home. And if your wedding is kiddie friendly you can set up a decoration station for the kids to decorate their own, this will keep them busy but also be a fun activity that they will enjoy, giving the parents some time to enjoy.

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Then there is the traditional tiered wedding cake whether it’s a simple 2 tier cake or a lavish 4 tier you can do some interesting things in terms of the design. You can combine 3 different flavors, one in each layer speaking to all your guests taste buds and most of all you can have your favorite 3 flavors on your wedding day. Bring in some color and some interesting twists on the traditional.

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Another exciting unconventional twist that we are seeing more and more of would be the cake of cheeses. You can add some fruits to this to make it interesting and shake things up. This is also great for anyone with gluten allergies, and you can have your wedding cake as a late-night snack, as guests often get nibbly after some late-night dancing. Create an oasis of late night delight with some figs and nuts along with the most decadent of cheeses.

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Sweetness captured in little bundles of joy, there is no better description for cupcakes and no better choice for a different wedding cake. As with cake pops this is easy to hand out to guests and you can create explosions of flavor within one cake, well loads of mini cakes. Make some interesting designs and include this as part of your dessert, you can even incorporate a candy station or sweet buffet.  And arranging them can be fun to, you can make them look like a tiered wedding cake.

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Then we have a brand-new trend that has been making headlines, the very unconventional Grooms cake. Most of the grooms are completely dumbfounded when the big reveal comes up and it is completely unexpected. The design is also everything but traditional and it is usually a combination of the groom’s favorites tastes and favorite things. It also shows compassion within the wedding and that you give him a little-sacred piece of the journey that he will value forever. This is a trend that we are hoping would stick around.

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Well, that is a lot of cake and I think I feel like something sweet right now. So, the important notes to take away from this would be to always give all the flavors an even chance, do not always stick to what you know. Secondly, remember that it is your day and your wedding cake so make sure you and your groom love every bit of the cake. Another important trick or tip is to make use of your wedding cake as dessert, you are already spending a fortune on the cake, you might as well use it. Make sure to incorporate both of your styles and have something you can remember and enjoy and most importantly, remember it is JUST A CAKE!