I thought it would be fun to share some different cake traditions that are used throughout the world. An interesting idea is to have a traditional cake that matches your wedding decor, and then order a grooms cake that reflects your family's heritage. Here are a few examples:
- Great Britain, Ireland, & Scotland: Fruitcakes are the most popular in these countries. They are typically made with dates, prunes, raisins, and orange peel, and even laced with bourbon, brandy, or whiskey. Popular frostings are marzipan, brandy butter, or fondant.
- Caribbean Islands: Fruitcakes are a tradition here as well, however the cake is usually filled with sherry, wine, or rum.
- France: A croquembouche, which is a tall tower of cream-filled pastries coated in caramel and formed into a pyramid shape, is a traditional wedding cake for the French.
- Italy: In many areas, the most popular wedding cake is made from layers of filo pastry, chocolate, vanilla creams, and topped with strawberries.
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