Wedding Cakes

Trivia Corner: Origin of the Wedding Cake

During ancient Roman times, wedding ceremonies were finalized by breaking a thin loaf of bread above the head of the bride. The loaf was usually made of wheat which used to symbolize fertility before rice. It was believed that the more crumbs produced. the more children for the couple. After the loaf was broken, the wedding guests would gather the crumbs as a token of good luck. read the full wedding article ...

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Cake: Trends and Tips
by Gladys Pinky D. Tolete

It started with loaves then sweet buns and now, the towering confection welcoming the guests to your reception -- the sweetest part of your wedding, after your first kiss, that is -- the cake.

Fondant? Chiffon? If chocolate and delicious are the only words you could associate with cakes, then here are some terms you might encounter while shopping for cakes:

Fondant -- is definitely a buzzword when it comes to cakes. Fondant is a type of icing made of sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin rolled out with a rolling pin and draped over a cake. It gives a smooth and somewhat shiny finish to your cake. This could come in different flavors and is suitable for heavy cakes. read the full wedding article ...

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Having Your Cake and Eating it Too
by Jett Pe Benito

Have you ever attended Filipino weddings and noticed that the cakes always seem to be frozen in time? Where it would be left perfectly intact, often making the guests wonder if the thing is edible at all. Well, blame it on the idiosyncratic behavior of our fellow countrymen in wanting to keep the dramatic effect of a towering wedding cake for the pictures. Leave that and other fuddy-duddy ideas behind and know of some new ideas with the help of 3 cake designers. read the full wedding article ...

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