A groom’s wedding cake is traditionally a smaller cake served during the wedding that is given out to all of the single women at the reception. So the saying goes, if the lady takes the piece of cake home and places it under her pillow when she goes to bed that night she will dream of her future husband. Naturally this is an old wives’ tale that is simply meant for fun.
In the past the groom’s mother would bake the cake, but today that is no longer the case. While still smaller than
the wedding cake the groom’s cake has become just as elaborate and spectacular as the wedding cake itself. Generally made to please the groom’s taste in flavor and filling the groom’s cake is usually a molded cake which represents something dear to the groom. There have been several great designs including footballs, cowboy boots, a six-pack of beer and even a tackle box. The design and style of the groom’s cake can also be very conservative and classy with chocolate dipped strawberries made to resemble mini-tuxedos, layers of chocolate fondant or intricate decorations.
The choice to serve a groom’s wedding cake depends entirely on the couple. It is not compulsory and if the cost of the wedding is already spiraling then opting to forego this extra dessert will certainly be overlooked. One option that can save cost while including the groom’s cake is to have it packed up and given out at wedding favors at the end of the evening. No matter what you decide, remember that with the groom’s cake you can really have some fun and make it whatever you want it to be!
