Preparing for the wedding - a painstaking, difficult and lengthy process. Choosing rings, organizing a banquet, as well as sending out invitations to relatives, friends and acquaintances can be quite stressful tasks. Another important issue when working on organizing a celebration is the choice of a wedding cake. As you know, this dessert can be an ornament to your holiday or completely spoil it. Therefore, one of the main problems is the choice of a suitable cake.
In the past few years, newlyweds prefer mastic cakes. This dessert is not only incredibly beautiful in appearance, but also extremely tasty. How to choose the right wedding cake from mastic, what should be considered when choosing a festive dessert, what design to choose, read in our material.
What it is?
Confectionery mastic is a special pasty substance designed to decorate food products (in particular, confectionery).
The basis of the composition of this product is powdered sugar. In addition, confectionery mastic may contain starch, gelatin, egg white, marshmallow, marzipan (marzipan is the basis of almond dough) and much more.
In order to give the mastic the desired color, food colorings are used. They can be both natural (for example, juices of vegetables), and artificial.
In general, it should be noted that the mastic is used for making festive cakes and pastries.
Shape selection
Before choosing direct elements of design and decoration of the cake, it is necessary to determine the shape of the product.
Single tier
The simplest design of the cake. Single-tier products can be made in the traditional round shape or made more creative. So, a popular wedding form is the heart. Also mastic cake can be made in the form of a flower. No less common is the choice of cake, which is a pair of forms (for example, two pigeons or two swans).
Bunk
Complicated form of the cake, which is the most common choice among newlyweds.
Three-tiered
In the event that a large number of guests are invited to the wedding, or the bride and groom decide to focus on the dessert, this variety is chosen.
It should be noted that in the case of two-tier and three-tier forms, each of the layers may be similar to the previous one or be its complete opposite. For example, a three-tiered cake can consist of three round layers of the same size, and a two-tiered cake, for example, has 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, there are among such ideas and those that are popular from year to year.
Solid
Simple, but at the same time, the classic version of the design wedding sweets. Most often they choose a cake of white color, however, it is possible to dream up and choose a shade suitable for individual design.
With rings
Another traditional and insanely romantic option. Mastic cake with rings - a real classic of the genre. In this version, the dessert becomes not only a tasty and beautiful addition to the celebration, but also a symbolic accent.Rings represent the infinite, infinite and sincere love of the spouses, and also denote loyalty.
With pigeons
This method of decoration is similar to the previous one. Pigeons on the cake will symbolize the love of a young couple.
With roses and orchids
A no less popular design model is the flower 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, in the design of the treats, other plants can be used according to the personal preferences of the newlyweds.
With inscriptions
As an ornament of the upper part (and sometimes the surface of the entire dessert), you can use touching inscriptions. For example, the word Love is perfect (from English - love). Such inscriptions can be executed in Russian, English or any other language. You can also use the names of a young couple or initials.
Abstract ornament
Pretty simple in execution design. This option will be an excellent compromise if you can not come to a unanimous decision. Cake, decorated with abstract ornaments, will be an elegant and elegant accent of the holiday.
Gold or silver
Covering a sweet dish with a gold or silver layer (this procedure can be done either fully or partially) will add chic and luxury.
Ombre
This effect can be used not only at registration of a hairdress or nails. A gradual change of colors is also suitable for decorating a wedding cake (sometimes this technique is also called the gradient).
With bows
Placing bows at a wedding dessert is a rather simple and traditional way of design. Thus, the basis of the cake can be made monochrome 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 figures of the bride and groom
Adherents of the traditional style usually choose this orthodox and touching option, which will once again remind about the heroes of the occasion and bring a zest to the event.
In addition, this attribute can be played among the guests, as well as a piece of wedding cake, or left as interior decoration (if made from inedible material), which will remind of this wonderful event for many years when a new family was born.
Conclusion
Cake - an integral part of almost any celebration, especially for the wedding day. In the bustle of organization and preparation, particular attention should be paid to this component of the festive table.
Traditionally, it is customary to cut the cake newlyweds, so 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.
Master class on creating a wedding three-tiered cake, see below.
