No matter how fresh your romance remains a stale cake is no way to remember that perfect wedding day.
Top tier wedding cake decorations.
Storing the top tier of wedding cakes the sweet tradition of celebrating your 1st anniversary by sharing the top tier of your wedding cake could turn sour if the cake isn t stored properly.
This fluffy homemade vanilla cake recipe is formulated to make exactly 4 cups of batter so it s just right for making the top tier.
To make this wedding cake you ll need 24 cups of cake batter.
From easy one tier desserts you can serve at a bridal shower to simple wedding cake ideas with serious wow factor these beautiful desserts showcase elegant piping techniques that are sure to impress and delight.
Now most couples are more likely to create a small cake eating ceremony around their first anniversary.
Remember each tier consists of two layers.
A wedding cake is a ceremony classic but the fun doesn t stop at the first cut.
In the past christenings were often within a year of the wedding so this made perfect sense.
What is the tradition for the top tier of a wedding cake.
Traditionally the top tier of the wedding cake was saved until the first child s christening.
Most couples cannot resist saving the top tier of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary or a christening ceremony.
Saving the top tier.
Many newlyweds opt to follow tradition by saving freezing and storing their cake s top tier to share in celebration of their first anniversary.