How many days before Can you make a wedding cake?

My general rule of thumb is: If you won’t be serving the cake within three days of baking it, then freeze it. You can defrost it several days before the event to have time to decorate it if you need to. Four days is pushing it… five days is not good.

What type of cake is best for a wedding cake?

  • Vanilla. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, classic vanilla cake is a go-to option for many brides and grooms. …
  • Chocolate. As a richer alternative to vanilla, the chocolate cake also reigns supreme at weddings. …
  • Funfetti. …
  • Lemon. …
  • Spice Cakes. …
  • Rich Flavors. …
  • Almond.

Is it easy to make a wedding cake?

Turns out, making a wedding cake is not as difficult as one might think. There is some significant planning and effort that will need to happen, so make sure you carefully weigh the expense of a cake versus your time (and expectations) as you make your final decisions.

What do I need to make my own wedding cake?

What is the traditional wedding cake flavor?

You can probably guess the most popular traditional wedding cake flavors. Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting is a classic for a reason. Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream is also incredibly popular though a lot of couples reserve chocolate cake for the groom’s cake if they want a chocolate frosting.

What is the most popular wedding cake Flavour?

Vanilla cake has remained the most common cake flavor at weddings since the 1960s, though its popularity has dipped from 48% of couples married in the 1980s surveyed, to just 26% of couples married in the 2010s surveyed. Chocolate and red velvet have each gained popularity over the years.

Is there a difference between wedding cake and regular cake?

Wedding cakes are so much more intricate than a birthday cake. On the surface, it may not feel that way but behind-the-scenes it takes more time, design and ingredients.

How much frosting do I need for a 3 tier wedding cake?

In general, we recommend a total of 5 cups of frosting for three 8- or 9-inch round layers and 4 cups for two layers. Here’s how to divvy it up. Use 3/4 cup of frosting between each layer. Put 1 1/2 cups on top of the cake.

When should I start baking a wedding cake?

I usually assemble tiered cakes 1-3 days before an event, and plan to do the same thing with my wedding cake. Our families and friends are flying in a couple days before our wedding, and I want to be able to spend as much time with them as possible.