Let Them Eat Cake Too!

I apologize for this post coming out later than expected. Let's take a look at some additional cakes photographed by our Dynamite Weddings' photogs! Here are a few cake ideas that incorporate corresponding florals from your wedding theme. We will take a look at cake flavors in this post. Enjoy!

Flavors: The only limit here is your imagination. You will need to decide on the cake flavor and the filling flavor. There can be any number of combinations, many at no additional cost.
You can attack these choices two ways: 1) Do the cake tasting with you baker and then choose what you like out of the combination you are offered. 2) Choose one of your favorites. I'm not going to list cake flavors, but fillings can fit into a few categories: jams, creams, frosting, fruit, ganache, cheesecake and alternative.

Jams are usually accompanied by one of the other fillings, but can add color to the cake once it is sliced. Curds are similar to jams, but are usually citrus flavored and can a brightness to a rich cake. Creams include pastry cream, whipped cream and Bavarian cream (a combination of the first two with gelatin added) and mousse which is also commonly paired with fruit and can easily be flavored. Frostings are usually whipped cream (think of a strawberry shortcake) or buttercream. The buttercream is most commonly flavored with chocolate, fruit flavors or nut flavors or left as vanilla. Fruit can be used as a simple filling, but it much more tasty when paired with one of the other fillings. Ganache is a baker and pastry chef's dream. When it is thick it can be spread as a filling and when it is thin it can be poured like a glaze. The ganache can also be flavored (think of the inside of your favorite truffle).
Cheesecake is probably the newest option. It can be used as the cake or the filling. I've done both. It's great because it's so easy to work with and can be frosted just like a traditional cake. The alternative category is both a new option an nontraditional option and a flavorful option. Flavor and texture are being added to cakes with meringue and meringue mixed with ground nuts. It adds a chewy, rich and deep texture and is wonderful when paired with chocolate.

Check back for our next cake photo gallery and intro to frosting and decorations.

Photos provided by Allison Stahl Photography, Sharpe Photographers, The Memory Journalists