A
wedding cake is the traditional cake served at
wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of
England, the wedding cake is served at a
wedding breakfast, on the morning following the
ceremony. In modern
Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a
centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the
bride and
groom to share. Wedding cakes can certainly range in size, from a small cake that feeds ten people, to a very large cake that will feed hundreds, all depending on the wedding. Modern
Pastry Chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that will reflect the personalities of the couple.
Marzipan,
fondant,
gum paste,
buttercream, and
chocolate are among some of the more popular ingredients used. Along with ranging in size and components, cakes range in price. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis.
Prices usually range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per-person or slice, depending on the Pastry Chef hired to make the cake. Wedding cakes and
cake decorating in general have become a certain
pop culture symbol in
western society; many TV shows like
Cake Boss or
Amazing Wedding Cakes have become very common and are trending in today’s
popular culture.
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