Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cakes - Types of Wedding Cake

Most of the couples would just have a fair and normal wedding with some nice wedding apparels and a classic wedding cake and all is very cute and beautiful, but again, this has to be done in a very unique way i.e. nice and normal. However, you may come across the people, nevertheless, those are a little different but unique, and they select to show their uniqueness in the form of something special in their weddings.

The history of the wedding cake

Over the times, a lot of things change and revolution came with no field being exception including the wedding cakes. Tradition will have to allow ways to the new traditions and fashions and styles. Incidentally, the wedding cake tradition has also been impressed by the changes in times and hence, nowadays, wedding cake, not being only restricted to vanilla flavor, comes in numerous flavors and colors with whatever the shape you demand and wish!

Wedding cake – types that can attract anyone

If anyone truly wants the wedding cake to label as something different, and really wants to have something at the wedding that the guests got to talk about the same for the years to come, they should consider some of the stupefying wedding cakes for inspiration.

Think different, see that one couple has had some square wedding cake that got two swans swimming in a pond on top of cake and everything was made out of ices. It was indeed a very detailed cake, with ribbons and flowers adding beauty as well. Nevertheless, this was only one layered, so some people might not desire for a cake like that!

One might have noticed some very alone “box” type wedding cakes. However, it is not meant that such cake was just shaped like a box; one of such wedding cakes would be a three layered cake, and each of those layers would be decorated like some different and completed with bows. Another cake that could be shaped and detailed decorated as an open hat box that has some flowers spilling out of the cake.

The cake had got to be one of the most, if not the most alone wedding cake in the history of anyone’s wedding cake in the world till date! One of the most varieties of wedding cakes that are observed is a Chinese wedding cake. It could be a three layered reddish cake that can be decorated with the most intricate details and flowers. Another strange wedding cake could be a Phantom of the Opera cake for wedding! This just got a single layer, and it could be white, black and reddish with the whitish mask settled on top of black icings, and a reddish icing “cloth” draping over it.

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wedding cake?

my fiance and I are wanting to make our own cake for our wedding after looking around and seeing the unbelievable prices people charge for a wedding cake.
We are pretty much beginners to cake making so Im asking this in plenty of time to do many trial runs!
If anybody knows how to make a great wedding cake please let me know and any decoration tips and advice. Thanks!
The cake is for around 60 people, I dont mind if its 2 or 3 tier. We really arent picky on the flavourings whether its chocolate, vanilla, fruit or anything else we are open to anything at this stage!

I understand you want to do this yourself but with the time you will be spending and the ingredients you may find it is cheaper to hire someone to make it for you.. I did.. Look around for someone that does cakes from their home.. Check the papers for ads.. Or try a super walmart or grocery store and see if they do cakes.. check on the prices that way as well.. I have included several recipes so that you can see the number of ingredients to make the cakes plus you will need to purchase pans and other decorating materials... Good Luck..

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Recipe Box
Classic White Cake

6 cups sifted cake flour
2 Tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine
3 cups sugar
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
12 egg whites
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of pans and line with waxed paper or parchment paper, or use Wilton Cake Release (Click here for complete instructions on preparing baking pans.). Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Set aside.

With a mixer at slow speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternately with milk. Beat well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Gently fold egg whites into batter. Pour into prepared pans. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Makes 12 cups batter.
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Butter Cake

This cake has a firm, moist texture that makes it perfect for tiered designs. We've added almond flavor to give it a richer taste everyone will love.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3/4 teaspoon Premium Almond Flavor
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray pans with vegetable pan spray, or use Wilton Cake Release (Click here for complete instructions on preparing baking pans.) In mixer bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond flavor. Mix flour with baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, starting with the flour. Pour into prepared pans. Refer to baking chart, for baking times and temperatures for specific pans. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Loosen sides and remove. Cool completely before decorating.

Makes 7 1/2 cups batter.

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Buttercream Icing

(Medium Consistency)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
2 tablespoons milk
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.

YIELD: Makes about 3 cups.

For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk.

For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes.
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Pastry Cream Filling

Rich, yet delicate, ideal for any cake and easy to vary. Fills a 9" cake.

3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons sugar
1 cup half & half or 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract
Mix the flour, salt and sugar in a saucepan and blend in a little of the cream. Place on medium heat and stir constantly. Add the rest of the cream and continue stirring until the mixture reaches the consistency of medium cream sauce. Stir a little of the sauce into the egg yolks, then pour egg yolks into the sauce in pan. Cook for a few minutes on low heat until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool quickly. To prevent a skin from forming, brush with melted butter. Stir a little before using.

Yield: 1 1/3 cups

Winter Wedding Cake Topper $27.99 Add style and beauty to your wedding cake with our Winter Wedding Cake Topper. While your marriage is sure to be filled with all sorts of ingredients, this cake topper will easily be the sweet cherry on top of your wedding day celebration. Crafted of thick acrylic and fashioned in your choice of colors, this winter wedding accessory really comes to life when you personalize it with your first names and wedding date...a truly cool treat!Clear, square acrylic wedding cake topper with snowflakes designWinter design and personalization applied with static-cling vinylTopper measures 4"" h x 4"" w x 1/2"" dMay be personalized with two block first names (maximum of 12 characters per name) and numeric date in your choice of a blueberry or ice-blue background at no additional costPersonalization ink varies with background color

Fall Wedding Cake Topper $27.99 Let your guests delight in more than the taste of your wedding cake when you place our Fall Wedding Cake Topper on it! Adding one more definition of personalized style to your big day, this autumnal cake decoration can be customized with your names, wedding date and fall color scheme of your choice! So, go ahead and let this must-have be your ideal finishing touch, and cheers to many years of blissful goodness!Clear, square acrylic wedding cake topper with autumn-leaves designFall design and personalization applied with static-cling vinylTopper measures 4"" h x 4"" w x 1/2"" dMay be personalized with two block first names (maximum of 12 characters per name) and numeric date in your choice of a burnt sienna or cinnamon background at no additional costPersonalization ink varies with background colorPermanent botanicals not included

Round Wedding Cake Stand $100 This gorgeous round wedding cake stand is so pretty with its shiny silver flowers and ornate etchings that you can rest assured you've gone and made your cake proud. Your cake will be able to sit like a queen on her throne. As the cake stand becomes more and more visible as the night goes on, the prettier it becomes -- show us some of that swirly design, won't you? Take it all off (the cake, we mean)! <br><br>Available in two sizes: <br>14" round stand -- $100.00 <br>18" round stand -- $150.00 <font color=red> (unavailable thru 1/31/12)</font><br><br>

Wedding Cake Sachets $4.95 Handmade from delicate, white satin, these stunning wedding-cake sachets feature dainty flowers and pearls, a satin hanger, and they're filled with a lavender scent. Each sachet measures 4"" tall x 3 1/2"" wide at the base.

Round Glass Wedding Cake Stand $120 What's round and gorgeous and sweet all over? This beautiful round wedding cake stand with your cake sitting on it, that's what! This stunning cake stand features a beautiful silver latticed perimeter, reminiscent of serving dishes from holiday tables, many generations ago. The glass base is the perfect neutral backdrop for any cake, from traditional white cake to red velvet. Would also accommodate the wedding cupcake craze... or apple pie... <br><br>Available in two sizes: <br>20" round stand -- $120.00 <br>22" round stand -- $150.00<br><br>

Square Wedding Cake Stand $100 This square wedding cake stand is so pretty it looks like it should find a nice home in a Versailles hutch after your big day. The ornate etched design on the top is so intricate that it's almost a shame it will be covered by sugar, flour, butter and eggs. The ornate feet of the stand give it a Rococo vibe. Let them eat cake! <br><br>Available in two sizes:<br>14" square stand -- $100.00 <br>18" square stand -- $150.00<br><br>

Celebration Wedding Cake $6.48 Something new, something old--something sweet! Corso's Cookies is the perfect sweet treat for your wedding reception or bridal shower. Our Celebration Wedding Cake Cookie Favor is made from a delicious shortbread cookie that is hand-decorated with royal icing. Features and facts:Wedding cake cookie favors are made from our delicious buttery shortbread cookies, baked fresh each day and individually hand-decorated by one of our icing artistsChoose from a variety of background and design icing colorsEach cookie is approximately 4-5"" tallAll cookie favors come individually shrink wrappedA cello bag and bow can be added to each cookie favor for an additional $.50 per cookieBackground Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowDesign Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red, Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowMinimum 12 cookies

Personalized Wedding Cake Cookie $6.48 Something old, something new--something customized! Corso's Cookies is the perfect sweet treat for your wedding reception or bridal shower. Our Personalized Wedding Cake Cookie Favor is made from a delicious shortbread cookie that is hand-decorated with royal icing. Features and facts:Wedding cake cookie favors are personalized with your names and made from our delicious buttery shortbread cookies, baked fresh each day and individually hand-decorated by one of our icing artistsChoose from a variety of background and design icing colorsEach cookie is approximately 4-5"" tallAll cookie favors come individually shrink wrappedA cello bag and bow can be added to each cookie favor for an additional $.50 per cookieBackground Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowDesign Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowMinimum 12 cookies

Cake Bubbles $12.95 Bubbles have never looked so yummy. Shaped like a tall wedding cake, these slender bottles will be a treat at any wedding. Box contains 24 bottles; 0.6 ounces each. 3"h x 1 1/4"w.

Square Glass Wedding Cake Stand $120 This square glass wedding cake stand is reminiscent of some fancy serving item could have been pulled straight out of your Great Grandmother's closet. The lattice design of the perimeter is made of a gorgeous silver, and the frosted glass base makes a sturdy home for your special cake. <br><br> Available in two sizes: <br>20" square stand -- $120.00 <br>22" square stand -- $150.00<br><br>

Deluxe Personalized Wedding Coasters - Cake $29.95 With these personalized coasters, cute reception décor is a piece of cake! Embellished with a wedding cake design, the cardboard coasters are great for the reception bar or the punch. Personalize with your names and the wedding date in your choice of 9 foil ink colors and 3 font styles; specify round or square coasters in black or white. Available in over 50 designs to match your theme! Round coasters measure 3 1/2" in diameter; square coasters measure 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Sold in packs of 100. <br><br>Check out the coordinating Personalized Napkins and Personalized Matches!

Pack of 24 White Wedding Cake Bubbles $12 Send the happy couple off in a sea of bubbles! The heart cake-topper in these tiny white wedding cakes is a bubble wand, and the cakes are filled with bubble solution. The wedding cake bubbles measure 3"" high x 1 1/2"" wide and are sold in packs of 24.

Calla Lily Scented Wedding Cake Candle $1.7 Everyone loves wedding cake and your guests will be sure to love these wedding cake candles. Inspired by the beautiful and elegant calla lily flower, each three-tiered, scented wedding cake candle is tastefully decorated with a cascading bouquet of sculpted handpainted calla lilies. Presented in a clear cello gift bag, it is finished with organza ribbon and calla lily-themed thank-you tag ready for presentation to your guests. Features and facts:Three-tier wedding cake scented candle features cascading calla lilies and a silver-tone border around each layerPackaged in cellophane bag accented with thank-you tagMeasures 2 1/2"" x 2""

Starfish Cake Topper $32.98 Let a pure-white starfish and seashells sit atop your wedding cake at your reception by the sea! The 6"" Starfish Cake Topper and the seashell base have a white bisque finish.

Beach-themed Scented Wedding Cake Candle $2 Looking for the perfect beach-themed favor? Look no further. Our beach-themed wedding cake candle is sure to be a hit with your guests. Each scented three-tiered wedding cake candle is accented with sculpted, life-like seashells and starfish and handpainted in pearl white and sandy colors. Features and facts:Wedding cake scented candle with realistic beach accents is presented in a clear cello bag wrapped with an organza ribbon and finished with a ""thank you"" tagCandle measures 2 1/2"" x 2""

White Wedding Cake Candle $5.29 "Create a delectable glow! Each cake candle has three tiers of white wax trimmed in delicate beads of glitter. These wedding cakes come wrapped in cello bag and tied with an organza ribbon. May we suggest our signature 4X4 white gift box to present this wedding candle cake for your guest. Includes 1 candle per box. • size: 3-3/4""H x 3""W"

Wedding Cake Favor Box $3.15 "With this set of decorative wedding cake favor boxes, now your guests can take home a slice of your cake figuratively speaking. Imported directly from Italy, these off-white embossed boxes are shaped to perfectly form a wedding cake. Each of the boxes are wrapped with a satin ribbon and accented with an ivory flower. Inside waits a surprise treat for your guests in the form of candy. Display the wedding cake favor boxes in a circular pattern to form a two tiered cake (as pictured). This arrangement makes a beautiful presentation as a centerpiece for each table. Approximate number of boxes needed to form a cake: 40-50 boxes . These custom made favors are great for any type of party. Include a personalized card with your names and event date to add a special touch. Our lovely satin ribbon comes in your choice of 14 beautiful colors. The candy filling included inside is available in your choice of 12 different types of candy. • box size: 3""L x 2""H"

Springtime Wedding Cake Cookie Favor $6.48 Something new, something old--something sweet! Corso's Cookies is the perfect sweet treat for your wedding reception or bridal shower. Our Springtime Wedding Cake Cookie Favor is made from a delicious shortbread cookie that is hand-decorated with icing and topped with simple flowers. Features and facts:Wedding cake cookie favors are made from our delicious buttery shortbread cookies, baked fresh each day and individually hand-decorated by one of our icing artistsChoose from a variety of background and flower icing colors (the border and leaves remain green)Each cookie is approximately 4-5"" tallAll cookie favors come individually shrink wrappedA cello bag and bow can be added to each cookie favor for an additional $.50 per cookieBackground Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowFlower Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red, Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowMinimum 12 cookies

Elegant Wedding Cake Cookie Favor $6.48 Something old, something new--something elegant! Corso's Cookies is the perfect sweet treat for your wedding reception or bridal shower. Our Elegant Wedding Cake Cookie Favor is made from a delicious shortbread cookie that is hand-decorated with royal icing. Features and facts:Wedding cake cookie favors are made from our delicious buttery shortbread cookies, baked fresh each day and individually hand-decorated by one of our icing artistsChoose from a variety of background and design icing colorsEach cookie is approximately 4-5"" tallAll cookie favors come individually shrink wrappedA cello bag and bow can be added to each cookie favor for an additional $.50 per cookieBackground Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowDesign Icing Colors: White, Black, Bright Pink, Grey, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Mint Green, Purple, Red , Dark Green, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Tan and YellowMinimum 12 cookies