Wedding Anniversary Cake Ideas

Are you looking for some inspiring anniversary cake ideas? If you are having an anniversary party then an anniversary cake is a must.

When it comes to anniversary cakes there are not many strict customs or traditions around.

The best way to find the perfect cake is to simply pick what best suits you and your guests.

So what kind of cake is right for your wedding anniversary?

Popular anniversary cake ideas

Many couples choose to have a replica of their wedding cake at their anniversary party. Chances are if you are celebrating your golden anniversary finding the original cake decorator is pretty unlikely. Don't stress too much, all you need to do is give a photo of your wedding cake to a specialist cake decorator. They will be able to come up with a perfect replica for you.

Not long ago a fruit cake was the only choice when it came to a wedding cake. Many professional cake decorators will tell you this still is so! However, you are now only limited by your imagination as to the flavour and style of a wedding cake, the same too applies to your anniversary cake.

Chocolate, sponge or even ice cream cake are popular anniversary cake ideas. Perhaps you might like to choose a favourite cake that both you and your partner like. Tradition is always nice, but remember that not everyone loves fruit cake, so if you go for something different you may find that more people enjoy the cake on the night of your party.

The style of cakes today has also changed. You don't simple have a choice between a round or a square cake anymore. Anniversary cakes come in many colours, they can be shaped like castles, flowers or even have a picture on the top of them. If you see a picture you like in a book or magazine, make a copy to show to your cake decorator.

The size of your cake should be decided by the number of guests you expect at your anniversary party. A 2 tier cake with a base tier of around 10" by 8" will serve around forty guests. A 3 tier cakes will serve 60. For 100 or more guests you may need to look at a 4 or 5 tier cake.

Anniversary cakes on a budget

An anniversary cake made to order will certainly not come cheap. Be sure to include the cost in your budget for the party. There are several ways to cut down on this cost though. If you are serving a dinner, serve the cake as dessert. This saves you the cost of the dessert. Likewise, if you are circulating finger food, cut the cake and then serve it to your guests.

Of course, you don't need to have a traditional cake made by a professional at your party. There are many other anniversary cakes ideas that won't break the bank. You could pick up a cake from a regular baker or pastry chef that will only cost a fraction of a wedding-style cake. You may like to serve cupcakes instead of a fruit cake, or even something really different like crochembouche.

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