Wedding Cakes
Square wedding cakes can be anything from traditional to trendy for an eyecatching end to the wedding.Most traditional wedding cakes are either round or square white cakes stacked and frosted in white or ivory frosting Many brides choosing a traditional stacked display decorate their cake with confectionary accents and real or silk flowers in hues that match or complement their wedding colors An advantage of square wedding cakes is that they may yield more servings then a round cake of similar size.For a new twist on the traditional stacked wedding cake square wedding cakes are now designed to resemble intricately wrapped gifts Often achieved with the use of smoother fondant frostings cakes decorated to look like a stack of wrapped gifts have a variety of accents for beautiful and original looks Frosting resembling bows and ribbon accompany carefully crafted accents of frosting peals and beads in a variety of colors.The gift wrapped look is also done with alternating square and round or even other shapes to add interest and variety Square wedding cakes can be alternated with round hexagonal or heart shapes to create different looks
Square Wedding Cake Stands
Wedding cake stands offer many ways to arrange todays wedding cakes Some alternatives to a square stacked cake include
Staggered asymmetrical groupings of individual square cakes
Multitiered square cakes separated with pillars
Square tiers divided with spiraled separators or globes
Square towers arranged on a cake with a central columns to create a tower effect
Square cake tiers arranged in alternating angles giving a diamond appearance
Square cakes arranged on a floating cake stand with a rear central stabilizer
Square Sheet Cakes
Although many wedding cakes use stacks and pillars for an appearance of greater height a square or rectangular sheet cake has several advantages as a wedding cake The ease and efficiency of cutting make it an excellent choice for very large If you are on a tight budget a wedding sheet cake can be lower in cost than its taller stacked or tiered cousins A sheet cake can also work well with an informal or casual wedding
Individual Square Cakes
Individual square wedding cakes are a contemporary alternative to a large wedding cake Individual cakes can be arranged on tiered cake stands for dramatic effect Individual cakes can also be individually boxed with a message from the bride and groom and a monogrammed napkin as a wedding favor Individual square cakes can also be arranged as a dessert buffet By doing this you can incorporate a variety of flavors
Square Cake Toppers
In regards to square cake toppers virtually anything goes Many brides choose cake toppers that can be used as keepsakes later on If you arent interested in a cake topper as a keepsake choosing square wedding cakes with the gift wrap appearance usually eliminate the need for a cake topper as the cake can be decorated with frosting or real ribbons
Theme Cake Bases
If you are interested in a cake customized for your wedding theme many themed wedding cakes start with a square cake base Cinderellas castle a sandcastle a city skyline and many more theme wedding cakes are achieved by using combinations of square rectangular and other cake shapes
Grooms Cake
The grooms cake often served at the rehearsal dinner or used as an alternate wedding cake flavor is often based on a square cake as well Since a grooms cake is usually designed with the groom in mind this could be a football field the greens of a golfing course or any other design that reflects the grooms interests
Bridal Shower Cake
The bridal shower cake is time honored tradition This tasty staple is generally served at the end of the event sending each guest home on a sweet note. In recent years bridal shower cakes have become more elaborate No longer can we expect two layer homemade concoctions Nowadays a bridal shower cake is a treat to be purchased from a talented baker This isnt to say the homemade cakes arent appreciated just as much however The type of bridal shower cake you choose depends on your budget and the showers theme but most agree it should be photoworthy How many guests will be attending the shower This is one of the most important factors in determining what type of bridal shower cake cake you should choose If youre only expecting five to ten guests its probably a good idea to bake the cake yourself or purchase a small premade cake from your favorite bakery If youll be having ten people or more youll probably want to order the cake from your favorite bakery or pastry shop Depending on the number of people you can order a half sheet cake serving up to 50 guests or full sheet cake that will serve up to 100 guests Or you can something completely different A cupcake bridal shower cake is handy because servings are already portioned out By ordering one cupcake for each guest there are no leftovers to deal with and no messy plates and cutting knives to wash
Mini bridal cakes are also popular Choose a two or three tiered affair decked out in the bridal colors Dont go for a white cake however you dont want it to look just like the wedding cake Now that photo cakes are widely available have a cake made up with a picture of the bride and groom on top Heart shaped cakes are always perfect for bridal showersInstead of chocolate or vanilla try something a bit different Key lime lemon banana and canola filling are a pleasant change from the usual Choose a cake following your bridal showers theme or the theme For instance if the bride is having a beach wedding decorate the cake with seashells and starfish. Before going with an exotic flavor check with your guests to be sure there are no allergies Your autumn wedding may just call for a fall wedding cake Themed cakes have become more popular in the last few years and using the colors flowers and flavors of autumn offer a great way to make your wedding cake unique Use nature as your guide as you collaborate with your caterer to design the fall cake of your dreams A wedding cake in the fall can be inspired by the many colors and flowers available Take note of the various shades of leaves as the seasons turn You may even choose to have your cake frosted in seasonal colorsA brown ribbon accents the top tier of a fall wedding cake along with orange roses For the less daring a cake frosted in white or offwhite with seasonal colored icing decorations may be perfect.
The colors can be reflected not only in the icing design but in floral accents Use fall wedding flowers like amaryllis or sunflowers in the design or as a cake topper Fall wedding cake leaves of maple or oak can be created in fondant and scattered across a frosting base Because fall is typically harvesting time in many parts of the United States incorporate this into your theme Use wheat grass as part of your cake topper or tucked into ribbons outlining the base of your cake Marzipan or sugar apples a plentiful fruit in the fall could be the main feature of a fruit cascade descending a tiered wedding cake. While you may want your wedding cake to have a more traditional taste you can still give it a fall accent Consider the following ideas Silk leaves in autumn colors scattered on and around your cake help to carry the fall theme
Group small ornamental squash and pumpkins around the base of your cake and scatter them around the tables Combine the colors of fall from leaves to ornamental squash with the colors of a variety of fruit Just before the reception add clusters of blueberries and strawberries sliced oranges and a scattering of macadamia nuts for a unique twist
White Wedding Cake with Sugared Berries
Elegant Cake with White Roses and Red and Green AccentsChristmas abounds with gorgeous color combinations ideal for an aesthetically pleasing wedding cake Crisp colored wrapping paper coupled with silver and gold ribbon deep green fir trees against snowcovered towns twinkling colored lights reflecting on glass windows and even the rich chocolate hue of hot cocoa together with a creamy dollop of whipped topping these wonderful sights are perfect for spurring your imagination for the perfect Christmas themed cake Although you can certainly use any colors you want for a winter wedding cake some selections seem especially appropriate this time of year. White cakes come alive with accents in the form of flowers frosting or other ornamentations in the following Christmas colors Deep red and dark green,Burgundy and merald,Eggplant,Plum, Deep or royal blue,Chocolate or deep brown hues,Shades of white and off white such as ecru ivory and champagne,Gold,Silver. Colored cakes are also an option such as a colorful stack of presents or an airbrushed design from a wrapping paper pattern or Christmas quilt you love A black and white cake or black white and red colors also provides a crisp elegant look for a winter wedding cake Black ribbon around the tiers of a white cake and several wellplaced red poinsettias may be all it takes to achieve a look of simple festive beauty.Festive Chocolate Cake with Fruit TopperThe list of themes and ideas for Christmas wedding cakes is virtually endless You can choose to incorporate the Christmas element into your cake simply with greenery and brilliant red flowers or you can choose a cake specifically designed to resemble an aspect of the holiday such as Christmas tree
Chocolate Wedding Cakes
Chocolate wedding cakes can be a decadent choice to sweetly celebrate a couples nuptials and with a wide range of chocolates to choose from fudgy treats are becoming more and more popular.There are many types of chocolate and associated flavors that couples can choose from including Plain A plain chocolate cake is anything but boring White milk and dark chocolate options can appeal to different tastes or a single cake can have tiers made up of different gradations of chocolate,Fruited Chocolate Both the cake itself as well as the icing can be flavored with fruit extracts for a more exotic taste Orange raspberry and strawberry are the most popular options though many couples also enjoy mint chocolate flavors Liqueur Chocolate A rich hint of rum brandy or espresso turns ordinary chocolate into a sophisticated treat Chocolate and Nuts Adding pecans walnuts peanuts almonds macadamia nuts or other crunchy flavors to a chocolate cake can be whimsical and delicious Chocolate Accents Couples interested in a taste of chocolate without as much cocoa can opt for Oreo cakes marble cakes or other cake flavors drizzled with chocolate or layered with chocolate fudge or mousse fillings Alternative Chocolate Cakes Instead of a sponge cake couples could opt for chocolate cheesecake chocolate pound cake chocolate truffle accents or even chocolate pies.The stereotypical image of a white wedding cake doesnt have to mean that cake is vanilla flavored Couples can opt for white chocolate icing over a fudge cake or vanilla buttercream icing over a rich chocolate sponge Regardless of the flavors there are many styles of chocolate wedding cakes that are a treat for the eyes as well as the tongue including Whiteiced cakes with chocolate accents such as drizzle swirls or chips
Differently colored layers to indicate different types of chocolate Chocolate grooms cakes to offer multiple desserts and festive designs Any wedding cake design the couple desires every cake can be stunning and unique no matter what the flavor.While the soontobe newlyweds may adore chocolate they should be cautious with such a rich dessert Despite chocolates popularity it is not universally favored and some wedding guests may be allergic to chocolate or to the fruit or nut fillings used in many chocolate cakes Keeping one tier of the wedding cake a classic vanilla flavor or including other delicious desserts on the wedding menu will ensure that everyone has a sweet treat to celebrate the wedding even if they dont like chocolate
Square wedding cakes can be anything from traditional to trendy for an eyecatching end to the wedding.Most traditional wedding cakes are either round or square white cakes stacked and frosted in white or ivory frosting Many brides choosing a traditional stacked display decorate their cake with confectionary accents and real or silk flowers in hues that match or complement their wedding colors An advantage of square wedding cakes is that they may yield more servings then a round cake of similar size.For a new twist on the traditional stacked wedding cake square wedding cakes are now designed to resemble intricately wrapped gifts Often achieved with the use of smoother fondant frostings cakes decorated to look like a stack of wrapped gifts have a variety of accents for beautiful and original looks Frosting resembling bows and ribbon accompany carefully crafted accents of frosting peals and beads in a variety of colors.The gift wrapped look is also done with alternating square and round or even other shapes to add interest and variety Square wedding cakes can be alternated with round hexagonal or heart shapes to create different looks
Square Wedding Cake Stands
Wedding cake stands offer many ways to arrange todays wedding cakes Some alternatives to a square stacked cake include
Staggered asymmetrical groupings of individual square cakes
Multitiered square cakes separated with pillars
Square tiers divided with spiraled separators or globes
Square towers arranged on a cake with a central columns to create a tower effect
Square cake tiers arranged in alternating angles giving a diamond appearance
Square cakes arranged on a floating cake stand with a rear central stabilizer
Square Sheet Cakes
Although many wedding cakes use stacks and pillars for an appearance of greater height a square or rectangular sheet cake has several advantages as a wedding cake The ease and efficiency of cutting make it an excellent choice for very large If you are on a tight budget a wedding sheet cake can be lower in cost than its taller stacked or tiered cousins A sheet cake can also work well with an informal or casual wedding
Individual Square Cakes
Individual square wedding cakes are a contemporary alternative to a large wedding cake Individual cakes can be arranged on tiered cake stands for dramatic effect Individual cakes can also be individually boxed with a message from the bride and groom and a monogrammed napkin as a wedding favor Individual square cakes can also be arranged as a dessert buffet By doing this you can incorporate a variety of flavors
Square Cake Toppers
In regards to square cake toppers virtually anything goes Many brides choose cake toppers that can be used as keepsakes later on If you arent interested in a cake topper as a keepsake choosing square wedding cakes with the gift wrap appearance usually eliminate the need for a cake topper as the cake can be decorated with frosting or real ribbons
Theme Cake Bases
If you are interested in a cake customized for your wedding theme many themed wedding cakes start with a square cake base Cinderellas castle a sandcastle a city skyline and many more theme wedding cakes are achieved by using combinations of square rectangular and other cake shapes
Grooms Cake
The grooms cake often served at the rehearsal dinner or used as an alternate wedding cake flavor is often based on a square cake as well Since a grooms cake is usually designed with the groom in mind this could be a football field the greens of a golfing course or any other design that reflects the grooms interests
Bridal Shower Cake
The bridal shower cake is time honored tradition This tasty staple is generally served at the end of the event sending each guest home on a sweet note. In recent years bridal shower cakes have become more elaborate No longer can we expect two layer homemade concoctions Nowadays a bridal shower cake is a treat to be purchased from a talented baker This isnt to say the homemade cakes arent appreciated just as much however The type of bridal shower cake you choose depends on your budget and the showers theme but most agree it should be photoworthy How many guests will be attending the shower This is one of the most important factors in determining what type of bridal shower cake cake you should choose If youre only expecting five to ten guests its probably a good idea to bake the cake yourself or purchase a small premade cake from your favorite bakery If youll be having ten people or more youll probably want to order the cake from your favorite bakery or pastry shop Depending on the number of people you can order a half sheet cake serving up to 50 guests or full sheet cake that will serve up to 100 guests Or you can something completely different A cupcake bridal shower cake is handy because servings are already portioned out By ordering one cupcake for each guest there are no leftovers to deal with and no messy plates and cutting knives to wash
Mini bridal cakes are also popular Choose a two or three tiered affair decked out in the bridal colors Dont go for a white cake however you dont want it to look just like the wedding cake Now that photo cakes are widely available have a cake made up with a picture of the bride and groom on top Heart shaped cakes are always perfect for bridal showersInstead of chocolate or vanilla try something a bit different Key lime lemon banana and canola filling are a pleasant change from the usual Choose a cake following your bridal showers theme or the theme For instance if the bride is having a beach wedding decorate the cake with seashells and starfish. Before going with an exotic flavor check with your guests to be sure there are no allergies Your autumn wedding may just call for a fall wedding cake Themed cakes have become more popular in the last few years and using the colors flowers and flavors of autumn offer a great way to make your wedding cake unique Use nature as your guide as you collaborate with your caterer to design the fall cake of your dreams A wedding cake in the fall can be inspired by the many colors and flowers available Take note of the various shades of leaves as the seasons turn You may even choose to have your cake frosted in seasonal colorsA brown ribbon accents the top tier of a fall wedding cake along with orange roses For the less daring a cake frosted in white or offwhite with seasonal colored icing decorations may be perfect.
The colors can be reflected not only in the icing design but in floral accents Use fall wedding flowers like amaryllis or sunflowers in the design or as a cake topper Fall wedding cake leaves of maple or oak can be created in fondant and scattered across a frosting base Because fall is typically harvesting time in many parts of the United States incorporate this into your theme Use wheat grass as part of your cake topper or tucked into ribbons outlining the base of your cake Marzipan or sugar apples a plentiful fruit in the fall could be the main feature of a fruit cascade descending a tiered wedding cake. While you may want your wedding cake to have a more traditional taste you can still give it a fall accent Consider the following ideas Silk leaves in autumn colors scattered on and around your cake help to carry the fall theme
Group small ornamental squash and pumpkins around the base of your cake and scatter them around the tables Combine the colors of fall from leaves to ornamental squash with the colors of a variety of fruit Just before the reception add clusters of blueberries and strawberries sliced oranges and a scattering of macadamia nuts for a unique twist
White Wedding Cake with Sugared Berries
Elegant Cake with White Roses and Red and Green AccentsChristmas abounds with gorgeous color combinations ideal for an aesthetically pleasing wedding cake Crisp colored wrapping paper coupled with silver and gold ribbon deep green fir trees against snowcovered towns twinkling colored lights reflecting on glass windows and even the rich chocolate hue of hot cocoa together with a creamy dollop of whipped topping these wonderful sights are perfect for spurring your imagination for the perfect Christmas themed cake Although you can certainly use any colors you want for a winter wedding cake some selections seem especially appropriate this time of year. White cakes come alive with accents in the form of flowers frosting or other ornamentations in the following Christmas colors Deep red and dark green,Burgundy and merald,Eggplant,Plum, Deep or royal blue,Chocolate or deep brown hues,Shades of white and off white such as ecru ivory and champagne,Gold,Silver. Colored cakes are also an option such as a colorful stack of presents or an airbrushed design from a wrapping paper pattern or Christmas quilt you love A black and white cake or black white and red colors also provides a crisp elegant look for a winter wedding cake Black ribbon around the tiers of a white cake and several wellplaced red poinsettias may be all it takes to achieve a look of simple festive beauty.Festive Chocolate Cake with Fruit TopperThe list of themes and ideas for Christmas wedding cakes is virtually endless You can choose to incorporate the Christmas element into your cake simply with greenery and brilliant red flowers or you can choose a cake specifically designed to resemble an aspect of the holiday such as Christmas tree
Chocolate Wedding Cakes
Chocolate wedding cakes can be a decadent choice to sweetly celebrate a couples nuptials and with a wide range of chocolates to choose from fudgy treats are becoming more and more popular.There are many types of chocolate and associated flavors that couples can choose from including Plain A plain chocolate cake is anything but boring White milk and dark chocolate options can appeal to different tastes or a single cake can have tiers made up of different gradations of chocolate,Fruited Chocolate Both the cake itself as well as the icing can be flavored with fruit extracts for a more exotic taste Orange raspberry and strawberry are the most popular options though many couples also enjoy mint chocolate flavors Liqueur Chocolate A rich hint of rum brandy or espresso turns ordinary chocolate into a sophisticated treat Chocolate and Nuts Adding pecans walnuts peanuts almonds macadamia nuts or other crunchy flavors to a chocolate cake can be whimsical and delicious Chocolate Accents Couples interested in a taste of chocolate without as much cocoa can opt for Oreo cakes marble cakes or other cake flavors drizzled with chocolate or layered with chocolate fudge or mousse fillings Alternative Chocolate Cakes Instead of a sponge cake couples could opt for chocolate cheesecake chocolate pound cake chocolate truffle accents or even chocolate pies.The stereotypical image of a white wedding cake doesnt have to mean that cake is vanilla flavored Couples can opt for white chocolate icing over a fudge cake or vanilla buttercream icing over a rich chocolate sponge Regardless of the flavors there are many styles of chocolate wedding cakes that are a treat for the eyes as well as the tongue including Whiteiced cakes with chocolate accents such as drizzle swirls or chips
Differently colored layers to indicate different types of chocolate Chocolate grooms cakes to offer multiple desserts and festive designs Any wedding cake design the couple desires every cake can be stunning and unique no matter what the flavor.While the soontobe newlyweds may adore chocolate they should be cautious with such a rich dessert Despite chocolates popularity it is not universally favored and some wedding guests may be allergic to chocolate or to the fruit or nut fillings used in many chocolate cakes Keeping one tier of the wedding cake a classic vanilla flavor or including other delicious desserts on the wedding menu will ensure that everyone has a sweet treat to celebrate the wedding even if they dont like chocolate
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