The Ultimate Wedding Cake Glossary
Wedding Cake Terminology Explained
As you embark on the journey of planning your wedding, familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary related to wedding cakes is crucial for a seamless selection of the perfect cake for your special day. Below are several frequently used terms that you may come across:
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Fondant: Fondant is a smooth sugar paste used to cover cakes, providing a flawless finish for decorating with intricate designs.
Buttercream: Buttercream is a rich and creamy frosting made from butter, icing sugar, and flavourings. It can be smooth or textured, depending on the design.
Ganache: Ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream, used as a filling or frosting on cakes. It can be dark, milk, or white chocolate-based.
Tiered Cake: A tiered cake consists of multiple layers stacked on top of each other, creating a visually appealing and elegant presentation.
Naked Cake: A naked cake is a rustic-style cake where the layers are visible on the sides, often filled and topped with fresh fruits or flowers.
Semi-Naked Cake: Similar to a naked cake, a semi-naked cake has a thin layer of frosting on the outside, allowing some of the cake layers to show through for a more natural look.
Groom's Cake: Traditionally a gift from the bride to the groom, a groom's cake is a secondary cake served alongside the main wedding cake.
Wedding Cake Topper: The cake topper is a decorative piece placed on the top of the cake, symbolising the couple's union. Toppers can range from traditional figurines to customised designs.
Sugar Flowers: These delicate and intricate flowers are handmade from sugar paste or gum paste and used to adorn wedding cakes, providing a realistic and elegant touch.
Drip Cake: A drip cake features a luxurious drip effect created by drizzling icing or ganache down the sides of the cake for a modern and artistic finish.
Piped Details: Piped details involve using a piping bag to create intricate designs, patterns, or text on the cake's surface with buttercream, royal icing, or ganache.
Torte: A torte is a rich, dense cake that typically includes little to no flour, often made with ground nuts or breadcrumbs for a luxurious texture.
Marzipan: Marzipan is a sweet paste made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, commonly used to cover fruitcakes or sculpt intricate cake decorations.
Dummy Cake: A dummy cake is a non-edible, styrofoam replica of a real cake tier used to enhance the overall size and grandeur of a display without wastage.
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Understanding these key wedding cake terms can empower you to communicate your preferences clearly with cake designers and bakers, ensuring that your wedding cake is not only visually stunning but also a delicious centrepiece on your special day.
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See you on the next one!
Abigail