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Do You Offer Your Guests A Second Slice of Cake?
Your cake was a big hit – everybody loved it! You sense everyone would like more. You have to decide if you want to keep any
remaining cake or offer your guests a second slice. The problem is that if your guests accept your offer of a second slice, you may
not have any cake left.
If you want to ensure that you have cake left, don’t offer seconds. Is keeping the remaining cake selfish? Absolutely not! Your
cake is yours to do with as you please and you have no obligation to serve a second slice to your guests. Even if you serve your
cake solely to your family members, offering them seconds is optional. You may want the extra slices to serve later to your family,
friends, neighbors, or relatives.
If you do want to offer second servings, feel free. You may want guests to eat as much food as they can hold. You may want to
avoid having cake in your home because you don’t want to be tempted to eat it yourself. You may even want to ask guests if they
would like to take extra cake home with them so you won’t have any left.
Serve extra slices of cake, give slices to guests to take home with them, or keep them for later. Having people want more of your
cake is definitely a compliment to your cooking. Thank goodness, however, when you are the cook, you also get to determine the
exact lucky people who will get to eat those remaining mouth-watering slices!
Your cake was a big hit – everybody loved it! You sense everyone would like more. You have to decide if you want to keep any
remaining cake or offer your guests a second slice. The problem is that if your guests accept your offer of a second slice, you may
not have any cake left.
If you want to ensure that you have cake left, don’t offer seconds. Is keeping the remaining cake selfish? Absolutely not! Your
cake is yours to do with as you please and you have no obligation to serve a second slice to your guests. Even if you serve your
cake solely to your family members, offering them seconds is optional. You may want the extra slices to serve later to your family,
friends, neighbors, or relatives.
If you do want to offer second servings, feel free. You may want guests to eat as much food as they can hold. You may want to
avoid having cake in your home because you don’t want to be tempted to eat it yourself. You may even want to ask guests if they
would like to take extra cake home with them so you won’t have any left.
Serve extra slices of cake, give slices to guests to take home with them, or keep them for later. Having people want more of your
cake is definitely a compliment to your cooking. Thank goodness, however, when you are the cook, you also get to determine the
exact lucky people who will get to eat those remaining mouth-watering slices!
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Choosing the Wedding Cake Baker
You’ve set the date, now the planning begins!
Besides choosing your wedding dress, flowers, and the location of your honeymoon, choosing the right baker for your
wedding cake is crucial.
You probably have some idea of what kind of wedding cake you would prefer. If you have a picture of your favorite cake, it
would be a good idea to have it with you while you are choosing a baker. Tell your baker the colors and types of flowers
you are using in your wedding so they can coordinate the cake decorations to your color scheme. Also, have an idea of
how many tiers you would like and the type of cake topper you will be adding as the finishing touch. You may also want
to order a smaller groom’s cake in another flavor such as chocolate or mocha. The groom’s cake is very special as it is
considered a gift from the bride. Finally, ask for pictures of cakes that the baker has done and for references from his or
her clients.
When you are searching for a wedding cake baker, it is a good to talk to friends or family members for any
recommendations. Most people are willing to offer advice and share their experiences.
Reliability is a very big issue when making your decision. Can the baker be trusted to deliver the cake on time and on the
date as ordered? You want your wedding cake delivered on time and in perfect condition. Ask if they will be able to set up
the cake a few hours before the wedding and if they will be providing the table linens or adding fresh flowers to the cake
on-site.
Cost is also a major issue. When you have made the decision of what baker you want to use, be sure to have the baker
sign a contract showing the cost, the amount of deposit and the date and time of delivery.
Of course quality and taste is also very important! Your guests will remember three things about your wedding: the
wedding dress, the ceremony and the Wedding cake!
You’ve set the date, now the planning begins!
Besides choosing your wedding dress, flowers, and the location of your honeymoon, choosing the right baker for your
wedding cake is crucial.
You probably have some idea of what kind of wedding cake you would prefer. If you have a picture of your favorite cake, it
would be a good idea to have it with you while you are choosing a baker. Tell your baker the colors and types of flowers
you are using in your wedding so they can coordinate the cake decorations to your color scheme. Also, have an idea of
how many tiers you would like and the type of cake topper you will be adding as the finishing touch. You may also want
to order a smaller groom’s cake in another flavor such as chocolate or mocha. The groom’s cake is very special as it is
considered a gift from the bride. Finally, ask for pictures of cakes that the baker has done and for references from his or
her clients.
When you are searching for a wedding cake baker, it is a good to talk to friends or family members for any
recommendations. Most people are willing to offer advice and share their experiences.
Reliability is a very big issue when making your decision. Can the baker be trusted to deliver the cake on time and on the
date as ordered? You want your wedding cake delivered on time and in perfect condition. Ask if they will be able to set up
the cake a few hours before the wedding and if they will be providing the table linens or adding fresh flowers to the cake
on-site.
Cost is also a major issue. When you have made the decision of what baker you want to use, be sure to have the baker
sign a contract showing the cost, the amount of deposit and the date and time of delivery.
Of course quality and taste is also very important! Your guests will remember three things about your wedding: the
wedding dress, the ceremony and the Wedding cake!
History of Wedding Cakes
The history of Wedding Cakes
goes as far back as the Roman
era. Of course the Romans did
not bake elegant wedding cakes
with a cream frosting and top it off
with the traditional bride and
groom. Most of the time they
would use of wheat bread loaves.
The groom would eat a piece of
the loaf and crumble the rest over
the brides head. The crumbs that
would fall to the floor symbolized
good luck and fidelity for the bride
and groom. It was also said that
whoever would eat the crumbs
would also receive good luck.
During the middle ages, a
wedding cake was made from a
biscuit or scones. These cakes
were called Bridal-Wedding
cakes. Before the actual
ceremony each guest would
bring one small bridal cake.
These cakes were about the size
of what we call a cupcake. Once
the guest arrived, all of the small
cakes would be piled on top of
one another. Then the bride and
groom would kiss across the top
of the piled cakes. This was also
a tradition that was said to bring
good luck in their marriage.
Today, wedding cakes are
composed of several cakes
ranging from three to seven
layers, the entire cake being
covered with a cream icing. You
can also choose from a variety of
shapes such as round, square,
rectangle or even heart shaped.
At the wedding reception it is a
tradition that the bride and groom
cut the first two slices of wedding
cake together. The groom feeds
the bride the first slice and the
bride feeds the groom the
second slice. This symbolizes
the support they will provide for
each other.
The history of Wedding Cakes
goes as far back as the Roman
era. Of course the Romans did
not bake elegant wedding cakes
with a cream frosting and top it off
with the traditional bride and
groom. Most of the time they
would use of wheat bread loaves.
The groom would eat a piece of
the loaf and crumble the rest over
the brides head. The crumbs that
would fall to the floor symbolized
good luck and fidelity for the bride
and groom. It was also said that
whoever would eat the crumbs
would also receive good luck.
During the middle ages, a
wedding cake was made from a
biscuit or scones. These cakes
were called Bridal-Wedding
cakes. Before the actual
ceremony each guest would
bring one small bridal cake.
These cakes were about the size
of what we call a cupcake. Once
the guest arrived, all of the small
cakes would be piled on top of
one another. Then the bride and
groom would kiss across the top
of the piled cakes. This was also
a tradition that was said to bring
good luck in their marriage.
Today, wedding cakes are
composed of several cakes
ranging from three to seven
layers, the entire cake being
covered with a cream icing. You
can also choose from a variety of
shapes such as round, square,
rectangle or even heart shaped.
At the wedding reception it is a
tradition that the bride and groom
cut the first two slices of wedding
cake together. The groom feeds
the bride the first slice and the
bride feeds the groom the
second slice. This symbolizes
the support they will provide for
each other.
The Place For Cakes
Sometimes, the occasion itself can determine your answer. If you cut the cake in front of
guests, you can ask the guests what size slice they want. If you’ve not cutting the cake in front of
guests, you can decide if you want to cut each slice the same size to make the task easier for
yourself.
At other times, the size of the cake can determine your decision. If you have a lot of guests, you
may have to decide the size of the slice to ensure you have enough cake to serve all of your
guests.
If you wonder why guests just don’t eat the portion of their slice that they want and leave what
they don’t want, consider several factors. People who already know they have little will power
don’t want to eat more cake than they think is best for them or their diets. Other people who do
have will power, know their limits and don’t want to waste food they can’t hold or won’t eat.
Some guests may simply be trying to be polite.
Try not to let requests or preferences bother you, and try not to be upset if people don’t eat their
entire slice of scrumptious cake. Portions of a slice of cake left on a plate relate to guests’
preferences – not to your ability to be a good cook!
guests, you can ask the guests what size slice they want. If you’ve not cutting the cake in front of
guests, you can decide if you want to cut each slice the same size to make the task easier for
yourself.
At other times, the size of the cake can determine your decision. If you have a lot of guests, you
may have to decide the size of the slice to ensure you have enough cake to serve all of your
guests.
If you wonder why guests just don’t eat the portion of their slice that they want and leave what
they don’t want, consider several factors. People who already know they have little will power
don’t want to eat more cake than they think is best for them or their diets. Other people who do
have will power, know their limits and don’t want to waste food they can’t hold or won’t eat.
Some guests may simply be trying to be polite.
Try not to let requests or preferences bother you, and try not to be upset if people don’t eat their
entire slice of scrumptious cake. Portions of a slice of cake left on a plate relate to guests’
preferences – not to your ability to be a good cook!
So, you have accepted the challenge and you are making the wedding cake. The decorating
of a wedding cake is both similar and different from other cakes you have prepared. Work with
the bride and her mother to find out exactly what they want on the cake. Some people want all
icing decorations, while others want fresh flowers or fruit, or ceramic figurines.
If you have experience with a piping bag, you may wish to use a basket weave pattern. This
is always a favorite and looks much harder than it actually is. Another simple decorating
technique is to pin a ribbon around each layer.
Planning to use roses made from the icing? You can make the flowers days in advance and
set them in a dry dark place to dry., This allows you to simply set the flowers on the cake at
the last minute. Remember, do not place the roses in direct sunlight as their color can fade.
One of the simplest and most elegant styles is to decorate with fresh flowers. Work with the
florist to get flowers that are unsprayed for decorating the cake. Edible flowers are also
popular. The flowers can be laid strategically along the top of the cake and can be gorgeous
as they cascade down the side of the cake and onto the table. One feature that makes live
flowers a favorite is that you can do the last minute decorating at the reception.
Wedding Cake Decorating
What Size Slices Are Appropriate?
“I’d like a slice with a lot of icing.”
“Just a small piece for me, please.”
“I’ll take a big piece – that’s my favorite cake!”
In terms of the size of a slice of cake, guests can be really picky. Do you ask guests what size of
the slice they want or do you just serve the slice you want to offer?
Wedding Cake Decorating and Techniques
Are you planning a wedding or have you been asked by a friend or relative to make their
wedding cake? Baking a wedding cake is challenging because it must be perfect! The
wedding cake is the centerpiece of the reception and everyone will be admiring it. You
should also be familiar with using pedestals, making flowers, using live flowers, and how to
transport a large cake.
Are you planning a wedding or have you been asked by a friend or relative to make their
wedding cake? Baking a wedding cake is challenging because it must be perfect! The
wedding cake is the centerpiece of the reception and everyone will be admiring it. You
should also be familiar with using pedestals, making flowers, using live flowers, and how to
transport a large cake.
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Groom’s Cakes
We all know that wedding cakes are an` important and large part of the wedding reception, but Groom’s cakes can’t be
forgotten either. These cakes come in so many styles and themes, they make a tasty and perfect addition to the wedding cake.
It’s the Groom’s special day too!
Groom’s cakes are mostly chocolate with chocolate frosting and smaller than the wedding cake. They can be made in any
other flavors the groom may prefer though and are an added compliment to the wedding cake at the reception. These cakes
are meant to be fun, quirky or traditional if that is what the groom wants. Remember, this is his special cake for his special
day too. Most grooms’ cakes are two or three tiers at the most.
Some popular and whimsical grooms’ cakes include the golf lovers cakes, the guitar players cake, the motorcyclist cake, the
bass fisherman cake, the football fan cake, the unusual Prince frog cake and the animal lover’s cake.
More traditional and stylish cakes are made with chocolate fudge cake mix and milk chocolate frosting decorated with sugared
berries and edible flowers. In addition, popular groom’s cakes include the distinct tuxedo cake, the original airbrush photo of
the groom in childhood upon the cake, the chess cake, the ganache chocolate delight three tier cakes, the western styled
cake, the basket weave chocolate and vanilla marble cake and the traditional styled cake.
The groom can choose any of these delightfully tantalizing flavors for his special cake. They can be one solid flavor or cream-
filled for added flavors. Among the most requested groom’s cakes are yellow, banana, chocolate, fudge, white, strawberry,
lemon, orange, buttered rum, coconut, macadamia nut, red velvet, raspberry and cheesecake varieties.
For fillings and creams within the layers, the groom has a choice of chocolate and white creamed cheese, fruit flavored butter
creams, liqueurs, truffles, dark or white chocolates, preserves and fudge deep chocolate. Have fun and be creative with the
Groom’s cake to add a special touch to your wedding event.
We all know that wedding cakes are an` important and large part of the wedding reception, but Groom’s cakes can’t be
forgotten either. These cakes come in so many styles and themes, they make a tasty and perfect addition to the wedding cake.
It’s the Groom’s special day too!
Groom’s cakes are mostly chocolate with chocolate frosting and smaller than the wedding cake. They can be made in any
other flavors the groom may prefer though and are an added compliment to the wedding cake at the reception. These cakes
are meant to be fun, quirky or traditional if that is what the groom wants. Remember, this is his special cake for his special
day too. Most grooms’ cakes are two or three tiers at the most.
Some popular and whimsical grooms’ cakes include the golf lovers cakes, the guitar players cake, the motorcyclist cake, the
bass fisherman cake, the football fan cake, the unusual Prince frog cake and the animal lover’s cake.
More traditional and stylish cakes are made with chocolate fudge cake mix and milk chocolate frosting decorated with sugared
berries and edible flowers. In addition, popular groom’s cakes include the distinct tuxedo cake, the original airbrush photo of
the groom in childhood upon the cake, the chess cake, the ganache chocolate delight three tier cakes, the western styled
cake, the basket weave chocolate and vanilla marble cake and the traditional styled cake.
The groom can choose any of these delightfully tantalizing flavors for his special cake. They can be one solid flavor or cream-
filled for added flavors. Among the most requested groom’s cakes are yellow, banana, chocolate, fudge, white, strawberry,
lemon, orange, buttered rum, coconut, macadamia nut, red velvet, raspberry and cheesecake varieties.
For fillings and creams within the layers, the groom has a choice of chocolate and white creamed cheese, fruit flavored butter
creams, liqueurs, truffles, dark or white chocolates, preserves and fudge deep chocolate. Have fun and be creative with the
Groom’s cake to add a special touch to your wedding event.
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