The Grooms Cake

A wedding is not totally complete if the wedding cake or the brides' cake is not present. It has been a tradition that every wedding must have this kind of stuff. This is typical in most countries. But in South America, they have this tradition to make a cake for the groom. It has been adapted in many parts of the world. The grooms cake becomes very popular in every wedding. Unlike a typical bridal cake, it is not colored white and is usually simpler but with a playful design aspect. I can be as uncommon as a chocolate fruitcake with chocolate frosting, toppled with creamy colorful truffles and chocolate shavings. It could be in any form depending on the design that a bride or the groom hobbies, interests or wants.

The design of the groom's cake varies. A long time ago, it is just a piece of something that could be eaten (Like carrots, spice, cabbage, turnips) cut into 5x5 inches then wrap in a foil and tulle and tied by a string in which the color is the same as the wedding motif. It will then be placed in a large, creatively decorated basket. The guests will take one before they leave, put it under their pillow at night and whisper a prayer for the newly weds. It will never be eaten but will be kept for some good luck.

As time evolved, groom's cake also becomes modernized. The cake made of carrot or any vegetable was replaced with a dark cake wrap in a box. This boxed cake is being distributed to the guest before they leave. This type becomes the typical groom's cake. But most of the couples that are planning to wed these days do not abide to the traditional one; many choose a non-traditional or interest based groom's cake.

Interests based are cakes that are decorated or made out of the thing that interest the groom. If the groom loves guitars, perhaps a 3D guitar shaped cake will suit him. If he is a writer, then a 3 dimensional book shaped cake is the best. If he loves music, round one with some floating candy notes and a silver frosting that resemble to a CD will be the best cake for him. If he then loves basketball, a basketball court-shaped cake with some basketball uniform and balls decoration will be great for him. If he is a computer geek, try to make a computer-shaped cake. Or if the groom is a football player, a life size cake shape in helmet would be fantastic for him. There are lots of varieties to choose from, depending on the personality of the groom.

The non-traditional cake is the one that is creatively decorated and is not commonly associated with the groom. It is all for the sake of creativity and glamour to the wedding. It could be a cupcakes toppled with candies or colored truffles. Or some small cakes with colorful icing.

There are actually lots of designs one could choose for the cakes. Some internet surfing or chatting with some friends will certainly help. Or browsing with the nearest bakery store would likely give you some great inspiration and ideas for your grooms cake.

By Sam Richards, www.groomscake.org