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How many people will you be serving?
What will your cake look like?
What type of cake will you serve?
- Buttercream Frosting is one of the most popular types of cake icings. In fact, you've probably had it many times before. It is distinguished by its soft, creaminess that makes it smooth for the decorator and easy for you and yours to cut in front of your guests! Because it is made with real butter, these cakes must be kept cool so plan accordingly. If you are unable to accomodate keeping the cake cool, let your baker know ahead of time so that he or she can substitute the butter with shortening which will hold up better in warmer situations.
- Whipped Cream Frosting is the lightest of the light! Beautiful and airy, these types of cakes must be kept cool right up until the serving. Make a fun "reveal" of the cake by coordinating with your venue to have it wheeled in and unveiled in front of all your guests when you do your cutting. There are ways to keep the whipped cream a little more durable that include adding gelatin or other stabilizers. Communicate with your baker and taste all of your options!
- Fondant is the opposite of the first two types. Extremely durable and sculpture-able, it actually can not be refridgerated! People have very strong opinions about fondant. Some bakers offer multiple types (even European imports!) so be sure to try all of your options. Fondant is a great option if you are considering using fresh flowers on your cake or if you love the ultra smooth, minamilist look.
- Royal Icing is a decorating element used together with other types of icing. All of the sweet, edible little flowers, seashells, and other design elements you see on cakes are made with soft royal icing that hardens into the final form.
- Spun Sugar is super heated sugar that caramelizes (think of really hot taffy!) and is then formed into intricate bows, flowers, or abstract designs.
- Pastillage is very similar to Royal Icing in the way it is used but it dries to a more delicate, porcelain finish.
- Marzipan is an almond, egg, and sugar paste. Shapes can be made from it after it is rolled into very thin sheets. Color is then painted on to it.












