Wedding fruitcake is traditionally served in 2.5cm (1-inch) square
pieces and the table below gives a rough guide to the number of servings
each will yield. Square cakes are better value than other shapes and
are easier to cut. Sponge cakes will normally provide half of the
portions listed below.
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| 7 Inch |
30 - 35 |
| 9 Inch |
50 - 60 |
| 11 Inch |
80 - 95 |
| 13 Inch |
115 - 135 |
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| 6 Inch |
30 - 35 |
| 8 Inch |
55 - 65 |
| 10 Inch |
85 - 100 |
| 12 Inch |
125 - 145 |
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| 6 Inch |
25 - 30 |
| 8 Inch |
45 - 55 |
| 10 Inch |
70 - 85 |
| 12 Inch |
105 - 125 |
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| 6 Inch |
25 - 30 |
| 8 Inch |
40 - 50 |
| 10 Inch |
65 - 80 |
| 12 Inch |
95 - 115 |
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| 6 Inch |
20 - 25 |
| 8 Inch |
40 - 45 |
| 10 Inch |
60 - 70 |
| 12 Inch |
90 - 105 |
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| 6 Inch |
15 - 20 |
| 8 Inch |
30 - 35 |
| 10 Inch |
45 - 55 |
| 12 Inch |
65 - 80 |
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The cake cutting ceremony traditionally concludes the formalities
and follows the toasts while everyone is still relatively quiet. In
the past, the act of cutting the cake was the responsibility of the
bride alone as it was symbolic of her impending loss of virginity,
and, having made the first incision, she would allow the bridesmaids
to take over the task of distributing it. Nowadays the bride and groom
make the first cut of the cake together, with the groom's hand covering
yours. Try not to rush this part of the proceedings as it is one of
the last traditional photo opportunities of your celebrations and
one of the first tasks you will perform together as husband and wife.
It is traditional to save some slices of cake to give to neighbours
and colleagues or friends and relatives who could not attend the wedding.
Remember to ask your caterers to save some cake for this purpose.
Another old custom that you might want to have some fun with is that
bridesmaids who sleep with a piece of wedding cake under their pillow
are supposed to dream of their future husband!
Ask your cake maker for advice on storage and re-decoration. Traditionally,
couples stored the top tier to use as a Christening cake for their
first child. As times have changed and newly-weds are not expected
to start a family immediately then you may wish to save it for your
first anniversary or next party.
Storing the top layer of your wedding cake is only possible if it
is made of fruit, as sponges will not keep for more than a few days.
It is best to leave on the original icing to help to preserve the
cake. This will probably mean that the icing will discolour over time,
but the old icing can be removed and replaced to decorate for the
next occasion. If you expect to use the cake within a few years it
can simply be kept in a suitable container, well wrapped in acid-free
tissue paper and stored in a cool room. However, if you want to keep
the cake for a longer time then it is possible to freeze it without
any adverse effects. Wrap the cake fully in foil, place into a double
freezer bag and store in the deep freeze. Care needs to be taken when
defrosting the cake, as a layer of condensation may form over the
surface. Make sure it has dried out a little before attempting further
decoration. A cake that is stored in a container benefits from maturing
over time, while one that is frozen will taste just the same as it
did when you put it in the freezer.
Find cake makers in Confetti's Supplier Directory.
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