Preparing for the wedding is a painstaking, difficult and lengthy process. Choosing rings, organizing a banquet, as well as sending out invitations to relatives, friends and acquaintances can become quite stressful tasks. Another important issue when working on the organization of the celebration is the choice of a wedding cake. As you know, this dessert can be a decoration of your holiday or completely ruin it. Therefore, one of the main problems is the selection of a suitable cake.
In the past few years, newlyweds have preferred mastic cakes. This dessert is not only incredibly beautiful in appearance, but also extremely tasty. How to choose a wedding cake from mastic, what you need to consider when choosing a festive dessert, what design to choose, read in our material.
What it is?
Confectionery mastic is a special pasty substance intended for decoration of food products (in particular, confectionery).
The basis of the composition of this product is icing sugar. In addition, pastry mastic may contain starch, gelatin, egg white, marshmallows, marzipan (the basis of marzipan is almond dough) and much more.
In order to give the desired color to the mastic, food coloring is used. They can be either natural (for example, vegetable juices) or artificial.
In general, it should be noted that mastic is used to make holiday cakes and pastries.
Shape selection
Before choosing the immediate elements of design and decoration of the cake, you need to determine the shape of the product.
Single tier
The simplest cake design. Single-tier products can be made in the traditional round shape or made more creatively. So, a popular wedding form is the heart. A mastic cake can also be made in the form of a flower. Equally common is the choice of a cake, which is a pair of shapes (for example, two pigeons or two swans).
Bunk
A complicated form of cake, which is the most common choice among newlyweds.
Three-tier
In the event that a large number of guests are invited to the wedding or the bride and groom decide to focus on dessert, this variety is selected.
It should be noted that in the case of two-tier and three-tier forms, each of the layers can be similar to the previous one or be its complete opposite. For example, a three-tier cake can consist of three round layers of the same size, and a two-tier cake, for example, have a large round base on the first tier and a small heart on the second.
Design options
Every year, confectioners come up with more and more unusual and original design options for wedding cakes. However, among such ideas, there are those that are popular year after year.
Solid
A simple, but at the same time, a classic version of the design of wedding sweets. Most often they choose a white cake, but you can dream up and choose a shade suitable for individual design.
With rings
Another traditional and insanely romantic option. Mastic cake with rings is a real classic of the genre. In this design, the dessert becomes not only a tasty and beautiful addition to the celebration, but also a symbolic accent. The rings represent the unlimited, infinite and sincere love of the couple, and also indicate fidelity.
With pigeons
This decoration method is similar to the previous one. Pigeons on the cake will symbolize the love of a young couple.
With roses and orchids
An equally popular design model is a floral theme. The choice of specific flowers is yours, but it is worth noting that the most common are cakes with roses and orchids. In addition, other plants can be used in the design of the treat according to the personal preferences of the newlyweds.
With inscriptions
Touching inscriptions can be used to decorate the top (and sometimes the surface of the whole dessert). For example, the word Love is perfect (from English - love). Such inscriptions can be performed in Russian, English or any other language. You can also use the names of a young couple or initials.
Abstract ornament
Pretty simple design. This option will be a great compromise if you cannot come to a unanimous decision. The cake, decorated with abstract ornaments, will become an elegant and sophisticated accent of the holiday.
Gold or silver
Covering a sweet dish with a gold or silver layer (this procedure can be done both fully and partially) will give chic and luxury.
Ombre
This effect can be used not only in the design of hairstyles or nails. A gradual change in color scheme is also suitable for decorating a wedding cake (sometimes this technique is also called a gradient).
With bows
Placing bows on a wedding dessert is a fairly simple and traditional way of design. So, the basis of the cake can be made one-color base, and the bows will serve as bright accents.
With fruits and berries
You can decorate the cake not only with fresh and natural fruits and berries, but also with fruits made from mastic.
Decoration with figures of the bride and groom
Adherents of the traditional style usually choose this orthodox and touching option, which will once again remind of the heroes of the occasion and bring a highlight to the event.
In addition, this attribute can be played among the guests, like a piece of a wedding cake, or left as an interior decoration (if made of inedible material), which for many years will remind of this wonderful event when a new family was born.
Conclusion
A cake is an integral part of almost any celebration, especially for a wedding day. In the bustle of organization and preparation, particular attention should be paid to this particular component of the festive table.
Traditionally, it is customary that the newlyweds cut the caketherefore, if you make the right choice, you will receive a large number of compliments, and the cake itself will be greeted with a storm of applause.
A master class on creating a wedding three-tier cake, see below.
