I really like the new trend of doing something other than a traditional wedding cake..cupcakes, cake balls, or whatever! There are no rules for it anymore and that is nice. Breaking the rules can be fun!!
We are doing cupcakes for our wedding – carrot cake and Italian cream cake (ICC)…YUM! I asked my soon-to-be hubby what he wanted for cake and it was hard for him to decide..but carrot cake is one of his favorites and he said he really likes the Italian cream cake. I got on a serious kick of making ICC cupcakes a month ago and was bringing home cupcakes at least once a week. So I think after the 3rd or 4th time, they began to grow on him!
I am also on a serious cream cheese frosting kick, so I am glad that both the cupcakes we are using have cream cheese frosting. It seems like it makes everything better….Hope everyone at the wedding likes that.
Ok back on topic! Wedding cake cupcakes have several advantages over regular cake….
1. It is incredibly easy to serve – no need to pay for a cake cutting service either. (Those can be pricey!)
2. I think they are way easier to transport than a large wedding cake!
3. Since they don’t have to be cut, no one is touching the cake with their fingers or leaning over it….you get my drift.
4. Leftovers are much easier to take home with you. Big pieces of cake can be annoying, but cupcakes can be boxed up and are much more likely to be eaten, so there is less waste.
5. You don’t have to worry about the cake being cut wrong and not getting enough servings out of it.
6. And lastly…who can say no to a cupcake!!
Another option from doing a traditional wedding cake is cake balls! Fun, chocolate dipped balls of cake. They are usually slightly smaller than a golf ball shape, so it is a perfect 2-3 bites of cake. Check out the cake gallery for some pics to get an idea of what I’m talking about. And cake balls have the same advantages listed above as cupcakes!
So those of you who are looking for something a little outside the norm, cupcakes or cake balls may be a perfect choice for you.
I have been meaning to write about the first show I went to last Wednesday, but it has been crazy busy with the my wedding and the bakery.
The show was great! I really did not know what to expect, but Crystal from Weddings Unveiled was so incredibly helpful that I felt I was as prepped as I could be. I showed up at 4pm to set up – got the table all done with my books of sample cakes (done by my fiance – and they were awesome. I’ll take a pic and post so you can see), dummy cake, and samples. I made so many samples!! I took three flavors – Italian cream cake, vanilla cake with lemon curd, and chocolate cake with coffee cream cheese frosting.
After setting up, I cruised around to check out the other vendors and it was very exciting. There were several photographers, caterers, and florists. It was really fun seeing what everyone else had brought for their tables, so that way I have some ideas for next time.
Then they started letting the brides in! That is when it got really fun. Luckily, my fiance came by after work to help me so I wasn’t there all by myself. All the brides were so nice and sweet and they seemed to be glowing!! There were several times within the couple hours that I had a line for people wanting cake. And many people came back for seconds. I got great reviews on my cake. People were surprised at how moist they were, even tho they were cut up into 1in x 1in pieces. So hopefully I will see some of the brides for tastings over the next few months!!
Overall, it was a great experience and I learned a whole lot. Can’t really ask for more than that!
I have been working on wedding cakes lately. I have really enjoyed it, a lot more than I expected. And wedding cakes are the only option – wedding cupcakes are becoming very popular recently (that is what we are doing for our wedding…as I am making the cake, I decided cupcakes would be more friendly during that stressful time!) Don’t ask why I decided to do the cake for my own wedding! Luckily I have a fiance, mom, mom-in-law, and sister-in-law that will be more than happy to help. Thank goodness.
Well, if you are interested in more information on wedding cakes, click on the Wedding Cakes tab under cakes. There cake prices are listed, and under the Gallery tab you can see pictures of wedding cakes to give you some inspiration. But if you already have a cake in mind, shoot us an email and I can give you a quote for it. Just make sure to include how many people you want to serve with the cake.
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