Make Your Own Wedding Cake

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Make your own wedding cake? YES you can. Do you really need pay the inflated prices associated with nuptials? No you don't. Taking on this huge baking project can truly be a labor of love, by any ambitious novice baker, as their gift to the couple. Any bride and groom can also get involved, as long has you have someone to deal with the "day of" details and transportation.

Sure there's some excellent "from scratch" cake recipes out there, we list many on our site. If you don't own a mixer, and just aren't into the "from scratch" thing, then for heavens sake, just use box cakes. There are some reports out there they say that box cakes actually taste better, preservatives and all. Imagine that!

For icing and decor, the absolutely easiest route possible is buttercream frosting and fresh flowers for decoration. Easy, done. If you haven't worked with fondant before, and you don't have the time for lots of practice, then stay away from it. Good looking fondant takes time, practice and skill.

We're happy to share some of our favorite cake decorating supplies, tips and books to point you in the right direction.

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Cake Decorating Supplies - If you're new to the the world of cake decorating supplies, or just need to expand on your collection, we've listed some of our favorites in a quick and easy list below.

Cake Baking Supplies - If working with a soft frosting (like butter cream) all you need for cake decorating is a durable, reusable pastry bag with a few fitted icing tips.

Fondant Cake Decorating Supplies - Fondant is it's own little beast. You have to have the right environment and tools so your fondant is even and smooth. It takes a lot of practice to get it just right.

Cake Decorating Flowers with Gumpaste - If you're new to the the world of cake decorating flowers with gumpaste, or just need to expand on your collection of sugar flower supplies we've listed some of our favorites in a quick and easy list below.

Books on Cake Decorating - I feel like I've read through every cake decorating book on the market, and have listed a few of my favorites here with the pros and cons of each.

And...for all your DIY that want to take on the task of creating your own cupcake tower:

Cupcake Decorating Supplies - Have you noticed this section of the cooking store has expanded significantly over the past few years? There's so many things to choose from.

Cupcake Baking Supplies - One tip I always give to clients is to purchase the best bakeware you can afford. Choose glass or stainless steel over plastic. Stick with top brands instead of spin-offs.

make your own wedding cake

If you're up for the challenge, you're going to need some tips and techniques on decorating your own wedding cake.

For any busy novice, it may make sense for you to begin the cake baking process ahead of time. If so, then you'll need to freeze your cakes. Here are tips for proper freezing:
- Allow your cake to fully cool before freezing it
- Make sure you have ample flat, level room in your freezer

- Completely wrap your cake with plastic wrap, then foil

- Remove your cake from the freezer 24 hours before you decorate it, so it can thaw
- Only remove the plastic wrap when you’re ready to frost and decorate

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