Wedding Cakes

[SthrnZeta]

See, as much as I like the look of fondant, I really like tasty cake and I wouldn't serve something to my guests that I wouldn't eat myself. Because of that, I'm leaning towards buttercream.

I also really want a black damask-like pattern on a white cake but I'm afraid we can't make it happen - I don't want black mouths or nasty frosting. Though, I did see a thin black vine-like pattern on a white buttercream cake that looked really pretty and thus would have a lot less black icing on it... Perhaps just having a black ribbon around the bottom of the tiers would incorporate the black without turning everyone's mouths black...?? Any ideas?

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

See, as much as I like the look of fondant, I really like tasty cake and I wouldn't serve something to my guests that I wouldn't eat myself. Because of that, I'm leaning towards buttercream.

I also really want a black damask-like pattern on a white cake but I'm afraid we can't make it happen - I don't want black mouths or nasty frosting. Though, I did see a thin black vine-like pattern on a white buttercream cake that looked really pretty and thus would have a lot less black icing on it... Perhaps just having a black ribbon around the bottom of the tiers would incorporate the black without turning everyone's mouths black...?? Any ideas?

I think the black ribbon would be nice- and then no black mouths to worry about.

As for fondant, I have a recipe for marshmallow fondant that I make. It looks just like regular fondant but tastes much better- plus I can flavor it with different things. My favorite is a cherry almond cake that I ice with almond-flavored whipped cream and then top with the almond-marshmallow fondant. Yummy.

[VandalSquirrel]

This thread just makes me want to eat cake, which I really don't need to eat a lot of.

I've had some amazing cakes covered with marzipan instead of fondant, and the marzipan has had designs imprinted into it. If I were to be married, this is the way I'd want to go, plus Swedish princess Cake is just something I like, A LOT. LucyKKG knows what I mean.

This bakery has an example, it was one I would consider if I were to be married back at home (if I were to be married at all, haha!) http://www.legateauelegant.com/Our_Cakes.html

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

This thread just makes me want to eat cake, which I really don't need to eat a lot of.

I've had some amazing cakes covered with marzipan instead of fondant, and the marzipan has had designs imprinted into it. If I were to be married, this is the way I'd want to go, plus Swedish princess Cake is just something I like, A LOT. LucyKKG knows what I mean.

This bakery has an example, it was one I would consider if I were to be married back at home (if I were to be married at all, haha!) http://www.legateauelegant.com/Our_Cakes.html

I think I gained a gazillion pounds just reading that website! They sound wonderful!