Choosing an Indian Wedding Cake
Wedding cakes are probably one of the single most integral parts of a wedding. The
cake cutting ceremony is the focal point for the start of the celebrations. Therefore,
a cake that is perfect for this and for your dream day can be hard to choose. There
are many factors to consider, these are outlined below.
When is the wedding?
The date of your wedding and its location are very important. For example, a wedding
in the summer that is possibly outdoors would tend to rule out cake that are made
of mouse or contain ice cream. Therefore, ask your wedding cake specialists what
ingredients are right to use for the season.
What is the size of the cake going to be?
Wedding cakes can come in all shapes and sizes. Traditionally cakes with several
tiers tend to be a good choice. Everything depends on the number of guests you are
expecting to have. Therefore, the biggest influence on the size of the cake is the
number of guests that are attending.
What’s your cake flavour?
Depending on the style of the cake, you have many different options. For example,
if the cake you have chosen is multiple tiers then you can choose to have a different
flavour for each of the tiers. Each level can be different, offering something for
everyone.
What kind of Icing would you like?
Traditionally icing on wedding cakes is normally a white or a light cream colour.
However, another option is to match the icing colour to any overall theme for the
wedding or event. The actual icing used can be a simple sugar and flour recipe,
or even a rich cream cheese icing. Your wedding cake specialists can inform you
of many great icing ideas which are sure to please even the pickiest of guests.
Decorations
Decorating a wedding cake can only limited by your imagination. Some couples design
the cake around the décor or theme of the wedding. While others give the cake a
unique look, with crazy and outrageous decorations which define who they are. Most
Depend on what you need, bakers decorate cakes with the look of lace, embroidery
appliqué or elegant drapes or swag.
Your wedding cake should be as individual as you. The worst thing you can do when
choosing a cake is just “settling." Shop around a bit, decided on the cake, style
and decorations, and find a baker who is willing to accommodate you. Many couples
even order their cakes as much as 6 months ahead of time to insure they get what
they want.