A wedding cake is a work of art that should not only surprise the guests gathered at the celebration, but also emphasize the style and theme of the wedding. Of course, every bride dreams of a cake that no one has ever had before and will never have again. So what can we come up with? How to decorate a cake and what filling to choose for it?
Photo of a wedding cake made from mastic
One of the popular cake mastic recipes
In order to satisfy all the whims of the customer and create their next creation, confectioners often resort to using mastic as a material for decorating desserts. However, some “who love to bake something” also very often use mastic in order to surprise their household members with not only a tasty, but also an incredibly beautiful dessert.
There are seven types of mastic:
- honey;
- sugar;
- dairy;
- chocolate;
- marshmallow (from marshmallows);
- from gelatin;
- from condensed milk.
Here is a recipe for mastic based on marshmallows (a type of marshmallow). To prepare, you need the marshmallow itself, powdered sugar, a teaspoon of butter and a little culinary skills.
Photo example of mastic cake design
Microwave the butter and marshmallows for a few seconds until all ingredients are melted. Next, stir the mixture until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and coloring if necessary. When the mass becomes like plasticine, it means everything is ready and you can start decorating your masterpiece.
Mastic is an excellent material for creating excellent decor for your wedding cake.
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Decorating a wedding cake with fondant
The main purpose of mastic is to decorate the surface of the dessert. However, you can make a lot of interesting jewelry . For example, wedding cake figurines made from fondant are now very popular. These can be either classic figurines of the bride and groom, or extraordinary figures: two bears in love, cute kissing bunnies, or even penguins: one in a tuxedo, and the other with a bouquet.
Penguin figurines made from fondant for a wedding cake
A wedding cake with roses made from mastic looks great Yes, in order to make such a decoration at home, you will have to practice. To make petals, roll out the mixture into a thin layer, approximately less than one millimeter, then place a slice of mastic on a tablespoon and trim the edges. Next, carefully attaching the petals of the bud, sculpt a rose. A little patience and everything will work out.
Photos of wedding cakes made from mastic with roses
How about adding fondant rings to the cake? Maybe someone will say that this is a trivial and uninteresting design, but at your wedding you are free to do what you like, because it is your holiday . Additionally, a cake with rings can be combined with decorations made from fresh flowers. Or if you don’t want to remove green leaves from your teeth, you can also make flowers from mastic.
Example of a wedding cake made from fondant with polka dots
How to beautifully decorate a children's Napoleon cake for a boy and a girl?
Napoleon is one of my favorite cakes, as it combines airy puff pastries and buttercream. This is a great option for children's parties. Decorating a children's Napoleon is quite simple. It is necessary to cover with mastic and add details.
Cakes for boys are decorated with cars, cartoon characters or something with a pirate theme. For little princesses, the cake is made in pink tones. Complement with princesses or flowers.
beautifully decorate a children's Napoleon cake for a boy and a girl
beautifully decorate a children's Napoleon cake for a boy and a girl
beautifully decorate a children's Napoleon cake for a boy and a girl
beautifully decorate a children's Napoleon cake for a boy and a girl
Fondant wedding cake ideas
If you don't like pretentious tall cakes, then a single-tier wedding cake is your option. Decorations can be selected depending on the theme of the wedding . In the case of a classic celebration, the dessert can be decorated with ribbons or flowers made of mastic. And if you want something unusual, then you can order a photo print on the cake or put the date of the newlyweds’ first kiss.
Photo of wedding cake made from fondant with flowers
If you decide that all relatives on both sides should be present at the wedding, then you will definitely need a large dessert . A two-tier cake with fondant flowers will look very beautiful and elegant on a wedding table. Before placing an order, think about the color combination of the dessert - so that it looks bright and elegant, but at the same time not “tacky”.
Photo of a two-tiered mastic wedding cake
There can be a huge number of options for decorating cakes, it all depends on where your imagination takes you. If you want to surprise your guests, you can decorate the dessert to match the style of your first date, for example, decorate the cake with the Eiffel Tower. also looks interesting : it can be a dessert in the form of a computer or in the shape of a balloon.
A little imagination, a little professionalism of the pastry chef - and the wedding cake will become a real masterpiece
Wedding dresses and accessories: trends for 2022
Next year, many brides will strive to look luxurious and royal at their celebration, be it an intimate wedding or an event for 200 people. Therefore, the main trends in wedding dresses 2022 are pomp, volume, elegant and delicate decor. Large skirts and sleeves, an emphasized or, conversely, hidden waist, classic white color - these are the main trends in outfits in the coming season.
You can safely include such phenomena as symbolism and sentimentality in wedding trends 2022. For example, you can embroider your favorite dog's paw print on a veil, wear antique jewelry that has been passed down in the family from generation to generation, remake your mother or grandmother's wedding dress, or sew a piece of fabric from it into the lining of your own outfit.
As for wedding accessories, in addition to family jewelry, you can use any stylish jewelry, including on your head. The trend will be accessories decorated with lace, ribbons, bows, artificial flowers, feathers, sparkles, rhinestones, and pearls. There are plenty to choose from!
What filling to choose for a wedding cake?
Decorating the cake is, of course, an important issue, but we must not forget that it should also be very tasty . Before approving the filling, go to a tasting with your witness, and if you are both afraid of gaining weight for the wedding, then with the groom. Yes, it will take time, but you will be one hundred percent sure that everything will turn out delicious.
Photo of a wedding cake made from mastic with fresh flowers
Experts in the field of wedding planning advise choosing three fillings for dessert:
- classic vanilla;
- chocolate;
- original filling, for gourmets.
For the older generation, not accustomed to the variety of possibilities of modernity, for example, an original and trendy lavender cake will be too much. For them, order something neutral, for example, vanilla cakes soaked in liqueur, with the addition of fruit.
Despite the strict diet rules, everything or almost everything is possible at a wedding. And many people with a sweet tooth will probably prefer a chocolate dessert with cherry filling. Once you order it, you will definitely not be left without compliments.
Photo of a wedding cake made of mastic with two swans
And, of course, for the most fastidious comrades, you can, after consulting with the pastry chef, choose something original . For example, treat your guests to tiramisu (an Italian multi-layer dessert) or Pancho cake with pineapples. The choice is yours!
You may have to sit on kefir for the next two or three days, but this incredibly beautiful and incredibly tasty dessert is worth eating.
Before you start preparing the table, it is recommended to take a little time and consult the Internet about pastry shops. Visit a few of them and read reviews from newlyweds to make sure you end up with the wedding cake you dreamed of.
How to assemble?
Assembling a multi-tiered wedding cake may initially seem like a science, but you can easily do it yourself. There are several simple manipulations that will allow the upper tiers not to push through the lower ones, while maintaining the stability of the entire structure. To begin, place each tier of the cake on special paper mats. Make a small hole at the bottom of each substrate (in the middle). To ensure the durability of the structure, cocktail tubes and a thin wooden stick are used. The latter must be wrapped tightly in cling film.
A hole is made on the upper surface of the lower tier (in the middle). To do this, use a wooden stick in cling film. From the center, measure two to three centimeters in a circle and make a few more holes using cocktail tubes. Carefully cut off the parts of the tubes remaining on the surface with scissors. Remove the tubes from the cake. Use melted chocolate to fill all the holes. It is not recommended to delay this process, as the chocolate hardens after a couple of seconds.
After this, quickly insert a wooden stick into the center and the tubes into the other holes. It is also necessary to pour chocolate into the voids of the tubes. This will allow the base of the upper tier to be firmly fixed. Once the chocolate has set, place the top tier by placing it on a wooden stick. Repeat the procedure for all subsequent tiers.
Cream cheese
The universal cream is suitable for a layer between cake layers, for decorating cakes, and for creating caps on cupcakes. The main ingredient of this recipe is curd cheese, it is quite expensive, so housewives avoid this miracle cream recipe. To save money and be sure that the product is natural, you can make curd cheese at home.
To prepare, you will need 500 ml of sour cream with 25-30% fat content and a small yogurt without additives. Stir, add salt, pour into a sieve lined with a cotton towel, place the sieve over a deep bowl, and place it in a press on top. We put it in the refrigerator, in the morning we will get cottage cheese.
The cream cheese itself can be prepared in two versions: with butter and with cream.
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- Butter (82%) – 120 gr.
- Powdered sugar – 100 gr.
- Curd cheese – 350 gr.
All ingredients are mixed and beaten at high speed for about 10 minutes. Cream cheese with butter holds its shape perfectly and is ideal for decoration.
