THE TASTE

A Wedding Cake can be an impressive thing. It stands there, tall and proud wowing everyone that sees it, creating an eye-catching centrepiece that will get everyone talking and licking their lips.

However, it is one thing to look good but after all this is an item of food, not an ornament or piece of jewellery. What really matters is how it tastes.

There are numerous cake types available for you to choose from, from the traditional fruit or spice cake, through to diet friendly gluten-free or wheat-free cakes. Your choice will very much depend on your own tastes and preferences, although you should give some thought to what your guests would prefer. That said, remember that this is your day and your cake, so it’s what you and your partner want that really matters.

Let's take a look at the main options open to you. 

Fruit/Spice Cake 

Many of the cakes at modern Weddings still tend to be fruit or spice cake, or at the very least, couples will incorporate a tier of fruit/spice into their overall cake. Fruit/spice cakes typically comprise raisins, sultans, currants, peel and cherries along with an amount of suitable spices (nutmeg/cinnamon etc.).

There are a number of advantages for plumping for a fruit/spice tier or cake.

• Firstly, it tastes great and is particularly popular with older guests (and also spring chickens like ourselves!).