Wedding Cake Recipes



Basics of Wedding Cakes

Traditionally, wedding cakes are white cakes. However, most people opt to kick up their wedding cake a notch or even more so today the types of cakes that people use are extremely varied. For example, if a couple still wants to use the traditional white cake, they might decide to use different fillings. Likewise, they might keep a layer or two white and vary the other layers to provide guests more variety. The awesome thing, though, is that today the sky's the limit when it comes to wedding cakes.

 

Traditional White Wedding Cake Recipe

A traditional white wedding cake can sometimes be a dry cake. To combat this, you will need to pay close attention to the measuring of ingredients and most especially the cooking time. Adding interesting and moist fillings between the layers can also help a white cake. Following is a recipe for a traditional white wedding cake. This makes two 9-inch round cakes. Increase for as many alyers as you want to include.

2 cups sifted flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
6 egg whites from large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray; set aside. You can choose to use parchment or wax paper in the pan to assist with removing the cakes once cooked.
  3. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in mixing bowl. (flour mixture)
  4. Combine egg whites, milk, and vanilla in another bowl. (egg mixture)
  5. Using a hand or electric mixer, mix on medium speed the butter and sugar until well combined.
  6. Begin adding a portion of the egg mixture and a portion of the flour mixture, mixing in between.
  7. Once all the ingredients are in the mixing bowl, beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl and beater often.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake about 25-30 minutes, testing to see if a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool 5-10 minutes before turning them out of the pans.
  11. Wait until the cakes are completely cool before you begin frosting. Some bakers find that a refrigerated cake frosts easier.

Types of Fillings

The fillings that you can put into your white cake are virtually unlimited. Any type of fruit filling will work - strawberry and raspberry both are common choices. However, you will need to think about how you are storing your cake before serving. If you are using fresh berries you will want to eat your cake soon after fixing it. You can use jam fillings. Other ideas:

Remember to inform guests of any fillings that are in the cake in case their are dietary issues.

When you are decorating your cake, if you create a well with your frosting around the layer you can then put the filling in with a minimum of mess.

Alternative Cakes

Of course, the variety of cakes being used today goes well beyond white. Following are some ideas for other wedding cake types:

You can also change it up by making different layers of different types of cakes. You could vary the fillings between different layers or make each layer a different cake type.

The sky's the limit and it's all up to your personal cake so think big and enjoy! Remember, that if you are making your own wedding cake or a cake for someone you know, you should practice, practice, practice. Try each recipe and each filling and make sure you get it right before the big day!

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