While the wedding cake trends of yesteryear have thankfully moved on – when wedding cakes were first introduced in Ancient Rome they were actually broken over the bride’s head to bring good luck and fertility – these sweet treats remain a vital part of proceedings.
Whether hosting an intimate, rustic celebration or an extravagant and elaborate affair, your wedding cake should reflect the occasion. Wedding days are more personal than ever, so it should come as no surprise that the traditional cake design is receiving an extra special makeover too! Here we explore the alternative cakes that are taking the wedding scene by storm, and delighting newlyweds and guests in the process.
The big cheese
Not to be confused with the sweet, tart-like cheesecake, the cheesecake has become more and more popular in recent years. So much so that we now offer a cake of cheese for couples marrying at Bourton Hall to add to their wedding package.
Whether your preference is ‘the stinkier the better’ or you’re a fan of milder varieties like Caerphilly, cheddar or Cheshire, choosing the cheeses that will form part of your tiered, savoury creation is just as important as a traditional wedding cake tasting as weddingsonline details:
“Taste is so important, you want your guests to enjoy your selection so make sure you taste every variety before you make your decisions… As well as tasting amazing, the very best cheeses will also look stunning. Although it’s not all about the size, choose your cheese so that it layers up in nice steps with a smaller diameter between each layer. For extra oomph choose cheeses with interesting colours and exteriors.”
The afternoon delight
Calling all fans of afternoon tea… this is the alternative wedding cake idea for you! Pay homage to your love of scones by piling them high to create your own celebratory centrepiece.
Your epic tower of freshly baked scones can be lined with fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries will go down a treat!), whilst flowers will make the display even more elegant. Guests can then take their pick before adding their own jam and cream – in whichever order they’d like!
The childhood classic
We’ve all been there! Whether you’ve made a rice crispy cake as a child, an adult (with your own little ones) or both, it’s the ultimate no-bake treat. Give wedding guests a blast from the past and a deliciously satisfying treat with a rice-crispy wedding cake.
The fresh and fruity one
These days fruit doesn’t exactly play a starring role in the average wedding cake. Instead of using fruit to add a tangy filling inside or a fresh flourish outside, however, why not create the cake using your favourites? A real fruit cake isn’t just super healthy, it’s a great way to offer relief from the heat to your guests.
The Scandi favourite
Take inspiration from Scandinavia by whipping up a Kransekake. Kransekakes are showstopping centrepieces for any Scandinavian occasion, including weddings and festive events. This towering creation of cookie rings, decorated to perfection with royal icing, is certain to tickle the taste buds as well as add yet another wow factor to your big day.
