The Wedding Cake
Everyone is looking forward to broaching the wedding cake, it says a lot about the bride and groom. So you can see on this page how the environment and the wedding cake often fit together. The wedding cake is often broached at the beginning of the reception before the group photos be made, or in the evening as dessert. In this article, we show you a whole selection of wedding cakes for inspiration.
Different types of wedding cakes
Over the years, the supply of wedding cakes has exploded. There is now much more choice than the classic fondant-lined rose cake with vanilla cake. We discuss the most popular cake flavours and designs of recent years.
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Flavours
Wondering which flavours are popular right now? Below we discuss the top 3 wedding cake flavours of this year.
Red velvet
The most popular flavour at the moment: red velvet. This fiery red cake of cocoa and cream cheese does well at weddings. The cake has the perfect shade to celebrate love. Red Velvet is the most popular cake flavour at the moment.
Lemon
A fresh lemon cake is perfect as a light cake at a (summer) wedding. One advantage of this flavour: you have plenty of room for tasty snacks and dinner after dinner. Lemon cake pairs perfectly with light vanilla cream and forest fruits.
Chocolate
With dozens of options for flavour combinations, chocolate cake remains at the top. The creaminess of dark chocolate can be perfectly combined with fresh fruit, vanilla cream or chocolate ganache. The options are endless.
Designs
Tastes are important, but the eye wants something too! Below, we discuss the most popular wedding cake designs of the moment.
Classic
The classic white layer cake remains one of the best-known wedding cakes. Have the cake decorated with softly coloured sugar roses and the picture is complete!
Cupcakes
In recent years, wedding cupcakes have gained great popularity. These playful cakes exude celebration and fun.
Naked-cake
The so-called 'naked-cake' has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. With these beautiful cakes, you go for a playful, fresh look. These cakes are ideal for couples who are not fans of the taste or look of fondant.
What does a wedding cake cost?
On average, a wedding cake between €3 and €9 per person from a group of 30 people. That's between €90 and €270 per wedding cake.
Confectioner
Creating a wedding cake is an honourable task for any pastry chef. A good pastry chef is 100% committed to baking a beautiful cake. Are you looking for a phenomenal wedding cake?
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Cake toppers
A cake topper on a wedding cake is a particularly fun and personal element that adds a unique touch to your celebration. Not only is it a traditional symbol of love between the bride and groom, but it also offers a fantastic opportunity to add a little extra individuality and style to your wedding.
One of the advantages of cake toppers is the huge variety of styles and designs available. Classic bride and groom figures, monograms, romantic quotes, animals, silhouettes, funny images - the options are almost endless. This means you can choose a cake topper that really suits the style of your wedding and reflects your personal taste.
You can even opt for a fully personalised cake topper. Consider a mini version of the bride and groom in their wedding attire, or a design showing a shared hobby or passion. Some couples choose to include their pets or children in the cake topper, or opt for symbols that reflect their cultural background or traditions.
In addition, cake toppers can also be made from different materials such as wood, acrylic, glass, porcelain, fondant, etc. which offers the possibility for even more personalisation.
Summing up the world of wedding cakes, it is clear that they are not only a delectable treat to share with your loved ones, but also a unique opportunity to express your personality, style and love story. Whether you opt for a classic design or something that colours outside the traditional lines, every wedding cake is a celebration of your special bond.
Which wedding cake will you choose? Leave a comment below the page.
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