Wedding Cake Options - Buttercream Frosting Or Fondant Covered?
by Lauren Ellis
Elaborately decorated wedding cakes are becoming more and more in demand with the influence of Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook, along with the growing popularity of TV food network shows, brides everywhere are interested in getting the most decked out and creative cake for their wedding. One topic of concern is whether to choose a fondant covered cake or a traditional buttercream frosted cake. Here we will examine the benefits and drawbacks to each type of cake, so that you can ultimately pick the cake that suites your needs best.
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 a big factor when deciding between a buttercream frosted cake versus a fondant covered cake. Cake decorators do things differently so it's important you check with yours to see their specific fondant cake options, however for the most part fondant cakes have a layer of buttercream frosting underneath the fondant. Fondant is much thicker than frosting, to the point where it's hard, and has a very chewy consistency. Often times both the flavor and consistency throw people off when they take their first bite, mostly because of the hardness and acquired flavor of the fondant. Fondant doesn't necessarily taste bad, but for many it is an acquired taste. Fondant comes in many flavors but some of the most popular are vanilla, white chocolate and dark chocolate. There are many more decorating options when it comes to using fondant, but as far as taste, there are many more options when it comes to buttercream frosting. Buttercream frosting can pretty much be flavored with endless possibilities. You can also keep in mind that many people often peel the fondant off of the cake and set it aside, while enjoying the rest of the cake, which is usually frosted with buttercream frosting anyways.
Many wonder if a buttercream cake will look as smooth as a fondant cake, the answer is that it is very possible for a buttercream frosted cake to look just as smooth as a fondant cake depending on your cake decorator's skills. In a layered cake, the top of each layer will result in a much sharper edge when using buttercream frosting versus fondant. Many prefer this cleaner look, and if not preferred it is very easy to pipe a decoration along the edges of the cake which will take away the sharp edges. There are many ways to decorate a buttercream frosted cake to make it look just as clean as a fondant cake. Many brides are now decorating their cakes with flowers which can cover up any rough spots that may occur on a buttercream cake.
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 when deciding on what type of cake to choose for your wedding. Be sure to get your cake decorator's expert advice on the type of cake you want to choose. In all reality both types of cakes can be elaborately decorated and flavored to your liking for a most memorable wedding cake.
<a href='http://alohabridalconnections.com/index.php/about-us'>Hawaii wedding coordinator</a> Lauren Ellis has been helping brides choose the perfect cake for their weddings for several years. To learn more about the <a href='http://alohabridalconnections.com/index.php/my-wedding/vendor-selection'>cake vendors</a> she uses visit her site - AlohaBridalConnections.com
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by Lauren Ellis
Elaborately decorated wedding cakes are becoming more and more in demand with the influence of Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook, along with the growing popularity of TV food network shows, brides everywhere are interested in getting the most decked out and creative cake for their wedding. One topic of concern is whether to choose a fondant covered cake or a traditional buttercream frosted cake. Here we will examine the benefits and drawbacks to each type of cake, so that you can ultimately pick the cake that suites your needs best.
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 a big factor when deciding between a buttercream frosted cake versus a fondant covered cake. Cake decorators do things differently so it's important you check with yours to see their specific fondant cake options, however for the most part fondant cakes have a layer of buttercream frosting underneath the fondant. Fondant is much thicker than frosting, to the point where it's hard, and has a very chewy consistency. Often times both the flavor and consistency throw people off when they take their first bite, mostly because of the hardness and acquired flavor of the fondant. Fondant doesn't necessarily taste bad, but for many it is an acquired taste. Fondant comes in many flavors but some of the most popular are vanilla, white chocolate and dark chocolate. There are many more decorating options when it comes to using fondant, but as far as taste, there are many more options when it comes to buttercream frosting. Buttercream frosting can pretty much be flavored with endless possibilities. You can also keep in mind that many people often peel the fondant off of the cake and set it aside, while enjoying the rest of the cake, which is usually frosted with buttercream frosting anyways.
Many wonder if a buttercream cake will look as smooth as a fondant cake, the answer is that it is very possible for a buttercream frosted cake to look just as smooth as a fondant cake depending on your cake decorator's skills. In a layered cake, the top of each layer will result in a much sharper edge when using buttercream frosting versus fondant. Many prefer this cleaner look, and if not preferred it is very easy to pipe a decoration along the edges of the cake which will take away the sharp edges. There are many ways to decorate a buttercream frosted cake to make it look just as clean as a fondant cake. Many brides are now decorating their cakes with flowers which can cover up any rough spots that may occur on a buttercream cake.
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 when deciding on what type of cake to choose for your wedding. Be sure to get your cake decorator's expert advice on the type of cake you want to choose. In all reality both types of cakes can be elaborately decorated and flavored to your liking for a most memorable wedding cake.
<a href='http://alohabridalconnections.com/index.php/about-us'>Hawaii wedding coordinator</a> Lauren Ellis has been helping brides choose the perfect cake for their weddings for several years. To learn more about the <a href='http://alohabridalconnections.com/index.php/my-wedding/vendor-selection'>cake vendors</a> she uses visit her site - AlohaBridalConnections.com
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Author: Lauren Ellis
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Category: Weddings
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