Choosing cream, impregnation and type of cake layers
Multi-tiered and even two-tiered cakes for a wedding are good because each tier can represent a completely special look, for example, the topmost tier is a sponge cream cake, the other tier is with protein cream, etc. A wedding chocolate cake with decorations is always popular , also made of chocolate .
Photo of chocolate wedding cake
Wedding cake color
Choosing the right wedding cake color is important. Traditional white is gradually becoming a thing of the past . This is due to modern realities: in earlier times, white symbolized the innocence of the bride, but today, when many couples officially register their relationship after several years of marriage, such symbolism has lost its relevance.
In addition, a new tradition has emerged - a selfie and photo shoot in front of a wedding cake, especially if it is a luxuriously decorated, huge, expensive cake with several tiers.
It is advisable to decorate a multi-tiered tall cake weighing 8-9 kg with colored decorations. We must not forget that the cake should not only be beautiful, but also tasty. Therefore, when ordering a wedding cake, you need to decide in advance a number of issues: what kind of filling will be for the wedding cake - protein or oil, whether to use mastic, etc.
Photo of a small white wedding cake with flower decoration
Cakes with fondant
You can order a cake without mastic for a wedding, but this somewhat limits the possibilities of decorating it, since confectionery mastic is today one of the most popular materials for decorating cakes and making decorations for them. The advantage of mastic is that, thanks to the addition of food coloring, it can be given any color, so no one is surprised by mastic cakes for weddings in the most imaginative colors. Another, no less important advantage of mastic is its elasticity, thanks to which it can be used to make any, even the most complex and delicate decorative element.
Mastic can be of various types: gelatin, honey, marzipan, milk (based on condensed milk), flower
Very convenient for work is gelatin mastic , which even after hardening retains its elasticity and hardness, which allows you to cut out small details, flowers, letters, etc. from it.
No less popular is milk mastic , from which, like plasticine, you can even sculpt small figures. Marzipan mastic, the softest in consistency, is most often used to cover the surface of the cake, but flower mastic is the best option for making complex decorations, especially different colors for the cake. Roses are traditionally the most popular. Indeed, their delicate petals with surprisingly graceful curves always give the cake a special tenderness.
The use of mastic significantly expands the capabilities of the confectioner and helps to make any wedding cake, at least 3 or 6 kg, unique in beauty and craftsmanship. A cake with wedding flowers made from mastic can be decorated with the same types of flowers that were used for the bride’s wedding bouquet, or with the newlyweds’ favorite flowers.
Photo of a gorgeous large cake at a wedding with mastic decorations
Yogurt Cakes
Often, newlyweds, trying to keep up with the times, refuse cakes according to traditional recipes and choose a yogurt wedding cake or cheesecake. This choice can only be welcomed, because such a dessert is light, airy, low-calorie , it will be much more appropriate after a hearty wedding feast than a classic sponge-cream cake, high in calories and quite heavy on the stomach.
Yogurt mass can be given any flavor depending on the fruits that are added to it
Fruits can be either fresh or frozen; they can be used to make a soufflé as a layer, but in any case they will give the dessert a bright, refreshing taste.
Yogurt cake for wedding
Wedding cheesecake
Cheesecake is a dessert made with cream cheese or cottage cheese. It is very popular in America and Europe, and has generally been known since the times of Ancient Greece. Filling and decorating a cheesecake is a great opportunity for the pastry chef to show his creative abilities by combining a wide variety of ingredients, as well as fruits and berries. The calorie content of cheesecake is higher than that of a yogurt cake, but this does not prevent it from increasingly becoming a worthy end to a wedding banquet.
Wedding cheesecake
Mousse wedding cake
Delicious mousse wedding cake is a popular European dessert that has become one of the most current trends in modern confectionery art. This wedding cake delights not only with its spectacular decoration, but also with its unusual combination of textures and flavor variations.
Photo of a modern mousse cake at a wedding
The architecture of a mousse cake includes a number of layers:
- base made from biscuit, shortbread or honey dough, etc.;
- a layer of mousse, the variations of which are endless, but the basic ones are chocolate (white, dark and milk chocolate) with whipped cream and the addition of other ingredients (fruit and berry purees, cream cheese mousse, etc.);
- filling of fruits and/or berries in the form of puree, which should be combined with mousse and include no more than 2-3 varieties of fruits and berries;
- coating, which is made of mirror glaze or velor, most often chocolate.
There may also be a crumble - a separate crispy layer, usually made from shortbread or tender waffle crumbs.
This low-calorie diet cake with berries is an ideal option for summer, when fresh berries are available that fully retain their aroma and taste, and unusual flavor combinations will make a wedding mousse cake a real surprise. The decoration of the wedding cake is completed by the inscription on the wedding cake - this is where you can show your own creativity and sense of humor.
Wedding Cake Tools
The wedding cake set includes a special spatula and knife, which are often sold in a beautiful box, decorated with a bow, lace, etc. Of course, when it comes to cutting the cake , all these decorations are removed.
The question often arises: how to cut a cake at a wedding? After all, you need to think about dessert cutlery in advance. You can choose, for example, these from silver:
Cutlery set 2 pieces, Argenta (price on the link)
The groom holds the knife, and the bride, intertwining her hand with him, guides him and holds the plates on which he places the pieces of cake. For a multi-tiered cake, they start from the bottom tier, and the top one with the figures of the bride and groom is not touched at all - it is left the next day for the newlyweds and a narrow circle of relatives and guests. The figurines are kept until the first wedding anniversary.
Other nuances when choosing a wedding cake
What else should be taken into account when calculating the weight of the cake ordered for a wedding:
- Always round up the resulting weight: 18 people * 150 g = 2,700 g. This means that the cake should be three kilograms.
- Before you calculate the weight of your wedding cake, remember that buttercream is heavier than buttercream or beaten egg, and buttercream flowers are heavier than meringue decorations. Therefore, it is best to start from the weight of the cake layers themselves with the layer.
- If you decide to choose the option with portioned desserts, then their weight should also be determined at the rate of 150 g per person. But their number should not be exactly equal to the number of guests. Order a little with a reserve, 15-20 percent. For example, for 30 people, order 40-45 portioned desserts weighing 75-100 g. This way you can treat not only guests, but also the host, photographer or children with a sweet tooth.
The portal svadbagolik.ru told you how to calculate a wedding cake for the number of guests. If you have not yet decided on the design of the main treat and its flavor “content,” on our portal you can find out how to choose a wedding cake based on a number of important points.
Calculation of the weight of a wedding cake for the number of guests
Considering the main rule for calculating the weight of a wedding cake, we can easily determine how much is needed for the number of guests. Let's look at a few examples:
- for 20 people you will need 2-3 kg of cake;
- for 30 invited people, 3-4 kg of wedding cake is quite enough;
- wedding cake for 40 people – 4-5 kg;
- wedding cake for 50 people – 6-7 kg.
If the number of guests has not been fully determined, it is best to round up the weight a little.
Decoration and filling of a wedding cake
The decor and filling of the cake significantly affect its weight, so think about what your wedding dessert will look like, taking into account the following points:
- Cakes without mastic, for example, with an open design (ideal choice for a rustic wedding), are covered with light cream, flowers or berries. The weight of the berries is included in the total weight of the cake.
- Mastic decoration will easily add 0.5 to 3 kg to your cake, given its complexity and size.
- Decorating a cake with your own hands also affects the final weight of the product, but it is very difficult to predict in advance how much the weight will increase.
- The creamy coating and filling of a wedding dessert usually add a small amount to the weight (about 600 g).
- Cakes with a light airy filling visually look larger than cakes with heavy fillings. Light ones include soufflés, cheesecakes, and sponge cakes with yogurt filling. Classic cakes - Honey cake, as well as Napoleon and Prague, respectively, are considered heavy.
How much does 1 kg of cake cost?
When you consider all of the above factors, it becomes clear that the price divide must be large. It will be easier for us if we divide cakes into three categories:
- classic - about 700 rubles per kg - sometimes the simplest solutions turn out to be the best. By choosing classic shapes and basic tastes, we will satisfy all guests, and we will be able to get such a cake at an affordable price;
- elegance - about 1000 rubles per kg - if we are not satisfied with the basic shapes and we want a cake with a more refined structure, with more additions and decorations, we must take into account that additional costs will be added to the base price per kilogram of cake;
- extravagance - from 2000 rubles per kg - do we want to surprise our guests with something truly spectacular and avant-garde? The most beautiful cakes are real works of art, and, depending on our imagination and the wealth of our wallet, we can spend up to 400 zlotys per kg on them.
