Traditions Thursday - The History of the Groom’s Cake
Do you ever wonder how some wedding traditions began?
For example, have you ever heard of a Groom’s cake? Chances are, if you live in Maine or New York, you haven’t a clue as to what this extra cake thing is all about. But! If you live in Louisiana or Florida, chances are, you have already planned to have one at your wedding.
The Groom’s cake is a distinctly southern tradition.
Sometimes the cakes are very traditional and simple, others choose to take this tradition and be ultra-creative, designing cakes in all kinds of shapes and sizes to represent something important to the Groom, such as a certain sports team or hobby or even a city.
Some people say the origin is unclear, however originally, the groom’s cake was a fruitcake (BAH.) that was placed besides the Bride’s cake and late cut and boxed as a take home favor for the guests. There was and still exists a superstition that a bridesmaid should sleep with a slice of groom’s cake under her pillow to dream of her future husband.
Modern Groom’s cakes have taken on a new life. They are often chocolate to contract the white wedding cake, and they come in many designs and styles.
All of these cakes are courtesy of Fancy Cakes by Lauren is located in Dallas, Texas.
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