Creative wedding cakes are becoming increasingly popular with the influence of Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter along with the growing popularity of cake and cupcake TV shows. More and more people are getting excited about having the most beautiful and decked out cake as the centerpiece and focal point of their wedding receptions. One topic of concern however is what type of wedding cake to choose, buttercream or a fondant covered cake. Here we will examine the the features and possible drawbacks of each cake so you can ultimately pick the best option for your wedding.
One major concern when deciding on a buttercream cake is whether or not the buttercream frosting will hold up at the reception, especially if the cake needs to be outside. In all reality, a buttercream cake is very capable of holding up even in warm or humid conditions. There are many different recipes for buttercream frosting. For most recipes the frosting will remain a more refrigerated "butter" like consistency if the setting is cold. If in a warm setting, a regular buttercream frosting may have a more smooth and creamy consistency. However, there are many ways to make the frosting set so that even in warmer and more humid conditions you will not have to worry about your buttercream cake melting. Talk to your chosen cake decorator or bakery to get their expert advice. If you do choose a buttercream cake and your reception takes place outside in a warm environment, make the cake cutting ceremony one of the first things you do, that way the cake can either be taken away if you're worried the climate is too warm, or the cake can remain if the conditions permit.
Taste is often a factor when deciding on a fondant cake or a buttercream cake. Cake decorators and bakeries often do things differently so you will want to consult with them to see the specific fondant cake options they offer, but for the most part all fondant cakes usually have a layer of buttercream frosting underneath the fondant. Fondant is much thicker than frosting and has a chewy texture which can sometimes throw people off upon taking their first bite of cake. Fondant also is known to have an acquired flavor, not that it necessarily tastes bad, but some actually don't like the flavor and consistency combination of fondant. Fondant does however come in several flavors, the most popular being vanilla, chocolate and dark chocolate. As far as decorating options fondant offers a much larger variety of options, however when it comes to flavor buttercream definitely "takes the cake." Buttercream frosting can pretty much be flavored to any flavor of your liking, the possibilities are endless. You can also keep in mind that many people will often peel the fondant off and eat the rest of the cake, which can be frosted with any flavor frosting of your choosing anyways.
When deciding on a cake appearance is usually a big factor, and often people wonder if a buttercream frosted cake will achieve the same look of smoothness as a fondant covered cake. The answer is most likely yes, that a buttercream cake can be made to look just as smooth, especially with a highly skilled decorator. With a layered cake, buttercream's edges will look much sharper than a fondant covered cake. Many prefer this cleaner look however if the sharper edges concern you, a decorative frosting can be piped along the edges to take away the sharp look. A very popular trend is to decorate wedding cakes with flowers. If there happen to be any non-smooth portions of a buttercream frosted cake an elaborate flower arrangement will be able to hide any blemishes.
Cost will sometimes be the deciding factor when choosing a cake. And what it boils down to is that by far, buttercream cakes cost far less than fondant covered cakes. Fondant cakes are much more expensive for many reasons. Many bakeries will purchase their fondant rather than making it in house because fondant is hard to produce and tough on machinery. Fondant itself is actually expensive which drives up the cost of the cake that you order. Fondant is also a much harder material to work with and requires a much more skilled decorator along with more time to produce which also adds to the cost of the cake. Generally speaking, buttercream cakes are far less expensive than fondant cakes.
Keep an open mind about your wedding cake. Talk to your bakery or cake decorator to get their expert opinion on which type of cake you should go with for your wedding. All in all both fondant and buttercream cakes can be elaborately decorated for an unforgettable cake.
One major concern when deciding on a buttercream cake is whether or not the buttercream frosting will hold up at the reception, especially if the cake needs to be outside. In all reality, a buttercream cake is very capable of holding up even in warm or humid conditions. There are many different recipes for buttercream frosting. For most recipes the frosting will remain a more refrigerated "butter" like consistency if the setting is cold. If in a warm setting, a regular buttercream frosting may have a more smooth and creamy consistency. However, there are many ways to make the frosting set so that even in warmer and more humid conditions you will not have to worry about your buttercream cake melting. Talk to your chosen cake decorator or bakery to get their expert advice. If you do choose a buttercream cake and your reception takes place outside in a warm environment, make the cake cutting ceremony one of the first things you do, that way the cake can either be taken away if you're worried the climate is too warm, or the cake can remain if the conditions permit.
Taste is often a factor when deciding on a fondant cake or a buttercream cake. Cake decorators and bakeries often do things differently so you will want to consult with them to see the specific fondant cake options they offer, but for the most part all fondant cakes usually have a layer of buttercream frosting underneath the fondant. Fondant is much thicker than frosting and has a chewy texture which can sometimes throw people off upon taking their first bite of cake. Fondant also is known to have an acquired flavor, not that it necessarily tastes bad, but some actually don't like the flavor and consistency combination of fondant. Fondant does however come in several flavors, the most popular being vanilla, chocolate and dark chocolate. As far as decorating options fondant offers a much larger variety of options, however when it comes to flavor buttercream definitely "takes the cake." Buttercream frosting can pretty much be flavored to any flavor of your liking, the possibilities are endless. You can also keep in mind that many people will often peel the fondant off and eat the rest of the cake, which can be frosted with any flavor frosting of your choosing anyways.
When deciding on a cake appearance is usually a big factor, and often people wonder if a buttercream frosted cake will achieve the same look of smoothness as a fondant covered cake. The answer is most likely yes, that a buttercream cake can be made to look just as smooth, especially with a highly skilled decorator. With a layered cake, buttercream's edges will look much sharper than a fondant covered cake. Many prefer this cleaner look however if the sharper edges concern you, a decorative frosting can be piped along the edges to take away the sharp look. A very popular trend is to decorate wedding cakes with flowers. If there happen to be any non-smooth portions of a buttercream frosted cake an elaborate flower arrangement will be able to hide any blemishes.
Cost will sometimes be the deciding factor when choosing a cake. And what it boils down to is that by far, buttercream cakes cost far less than fondant covered cakes. Fondant cakes are much more expensive for many reasons. Many bakeries will purchase their fondant rather than making it in house because fondant is hard to produce and tough on machinery. Fondant itself is actually expensive which drives up the cost of the cake that you order. Fondant is also a much harder material to work with and requires a much more skilled decorator along with more time to produce which also adds to the cost of the cake. Generally speaking, buttercream cakes are far less expensive than fondant cakes.
Keep an open mind about your wedding cake. Talk to your bakery or cake decorator to get their expert opinion on which type of cake you should go with for your wedding. All in all both fondant and buttercream cakes can be elaborately decorated for an unforgettable cake.
About the Author:
Hawaii wedding coordinator Lauren Ellis has been helping brides choose the perfect cake for their weddings for several years. To learn more about the cake vendors she uses visit her site - AlohaBridalConnections.com
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