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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 foodnetwork 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 often a factor when deciding on a fondant cake or a buttercream cake. Cake decorators and bakeries often do things differently so you will want to consult with them to see the specific fondant cake options they offer, but for the most part all fondant cakes usually have a layer of buttercream frosting underneath the fondant. Fondant is much thicker than frosting and has a chewy texture which can sometimes throw people off upon taking their first bite of cake. Fondant also is known to have an aquired flavor, not that it necessarily tastes bad, but some actually don't like the flavor and consitancy combination of fondant. Fondant does however come in several flavors, the most popular being vanilla, chocolate and dark chocolate. As far as decorating options fondant offers a much larger variety of options, however when it comes to flavor buttercream definitely "takes the cake." Buttercream frosting can pretty much be flavored to any flavor of your liking, the possibilities are endless. You can also keep in mind that many people will often peel the fondant off and eat the rest of the cake, which can be frosted with any flavor frosting of your choosing anyways. When deciding on a cake appearance is usually a big factor, and often people wonder if a buttercream frosted cake will achieve the same look of smoothness as a fondant covered cake. The answer is most likely yes, that a buttercream cake can be made to look just as smooth, especially with a highly skilled decorator. With a layered cake, buttercream's edges will look much sharper than a fondant covered cake. Many prefer this cleaner look however if the sharper edges concern you, a decorative frosting can be piped along the edges to take away the sharp look. A very popular trend is to decorate wedding cakes with flowers. If there happen to be any unsmooth portions of a buttercream frosted cake an elaborate flower arrangement will be able to hide any blemishes. The factor that it sometimes boils down to is the cost of the cake. Fondant cakes can be far more expensive than buttercream cakes for many reasons. Many bakeries choose to purchase fondant rather than make it themselves because it can be hard to produce and also rough on machinery. Fondant is actually quite expensive itself and contributes to the more expensive cost. Also, fondant is harder to work with than buttercream and requires a higher level of expertise to work with. Also, the more elaborately decorated fondant cakes take much more time to decorate than buttercream which also adds to the cost. All in all buttercream cakes are generally much cheaper than fondant cakes. Keep your options open and an open mind about your wedding cake. Talk to your cake decorator to get their expertise on what type of cake will best suit your needs. Either way, both cakes can be elaborately decorated and flavored for an unforgettable wedding cake experience. Hawaiian wedding planner Miss Ellis has been helping brides coordinate their dream Hawaiian weddings for quite some time. Miss Ellis has experience in all aspects of wedding coordination including working with various bakeries and other wedding vendors. You can view her wedding planning website at www.AlohaBridalConnections.com
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