Everything you wanted to
know about the Groom's Cake
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Have you ever wondered how
the the grooms cake
tradition began? It
originated in the
South and was meant as a
symbol of the couple's sweet
life together.
Traditional Cakes
For many years the Groom's
cake has served as a type of
favor for guests. It was
usually a dark fruitcake
which was baked in advance,
cut up into small squares,
and put into little
monogrammed boxes. The boxes
were given to the guests to
take home. The time, labor
and cost in doing this
ultimately led to the
virtual end to this
tradition.
Modern Cake Designs
Today the Groom's cake
really serves as a way for
the Groom to have his own
special part of the
reception or rehearsal
dinner. The cake often hints
at some aspect of the
Groom's personality. If the
Groom loves to play golf,
the cake may resemble a golf
bag. If the Groom is a race
car driver, the cake may
resemble a race car. If the
Groom loves Michael Jordan,
the cake may resemble his
basketball jersey...I think
you get the picture.
In general, the Groom's cake
is often a chocolate cake
but may be the groom's
favorite flavor. If he just
loves carrot cake, make it
carrot cake. If he just
loves cupcakes more than
regular cake, make it
cupcakes! There is no limit
to the design and there is
nothing really traditional
about it.
Who Orders?
The Bride usually orders the
Groom's cake from the same
baker who is providing the
wedding cake. Unless the
Groom was in on the original
decision, the Bride usually
keeps the design of the cake
a secret until the wedding
day.
Some Grooms prefer to order
the Groom's cake themselves,
keeping it a secret from the
Bride. Either way, the
Groom's cake can be a fun
part of the wedding
celebration.
When Do We Display the Cake?
Some couples choose to serve
the Groom's cake at the
Rehearsal Dinner as a
dessert because it is often
a "less serious" cake than
the wedding cake. Other
couples choose to display
both the wedding cake and
the Groom's cake at the
wedding, allowing the
Groom's cake to serve as
another dessert option.
Either way, both are
acceptable.
This article was re-printed
with permission from the
WeddingBasics.com network
article, The Groom's Cake,
by Lei Lydle
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