“A Party without a Cake, is just a meeting”.
Cakes are what make a get together turn into a celebration. Whether it’s a Milestone Birthday,
It’s a Boy/ It’s a Girl Announcement, Anniversary or simply Let’s Party mood , Cakes have
become a non – negotiable aspect of our celebrations. Hence, it’s very evident that Cakes are
the Show Stoppers of our special day.
There are simple yet effective ways to turn a simple cake special as per the occasion, even if we
do not have the time or simply cannot get one to our liking.
Flavour could be as per one’s own individual preferences. One could bake on one’s own
or buy a readymade sponge from one of the bakeries.
As an estimate, 1 kg. of cake is taken to be sufficient to serve approximately 7-8 people
for a normal serving size of 125 gm. However it’s always better to keep a margin of a
few extra servings.
While ordering the cake at a bakery one could specify the colour of the frosting. Else
one can also frost a cake oneself by using Easy to Use Whipping creams available in the
market in different size packs. It is also important to match the Balloons & Accessories
to sync the entire look.
Sprinkles, Drizzles and other edible embellishments are easily available at your local
bakery shop or grocery store. One can also buy these online. Select the ones that match
your theme to add some extra sparkle to your cake.
If one is buying the readymade cake then the bakery shop would probably write the
message for you on the cake. If you wish to do it on your own then take a spoonful of
clear gel, add 1 or 2 drops of gel colour and a few drops of water. Mix well till you get a
smooth flow consistency. Pour it in a piping bag, snip off the tip ensuring it’s not too big.
Go ahead and write your personalize message.
Tip : If you are not very confident then try writing on the Cake Board around the cake.
One can easily wipe it off without spoiling the cake.
Another simple way to write a message is to take a printout on a photo paper and trim
the edges. Then simply place the paper on the cake or along the edge of the cake gently
pressing so it sticks to the cream. Do not Worry!! Your cake won’t spoil and the message
can be stored as a cherished memory.
Nowadays, theme based cakes are very popular especially for kids birthdays. Instead of
going for fondant based theme cakes which usually are quite expensive, one could
customize a simple cake by placing a theme based Cake Topper. Cake Toppers are
available in a wide range of themes, designs and materials. The most prevalent are the
ones in Acrylic. Peel off the sheet at the back of the cake topper before placing it on the
cake.
If one wishes to get more creative then try modeling a unique shape or character out of
the Fondant. Fondant is now available in various colours and can be store in an air tight
container for a long time.
“The sight feeds the mind before the tongue feeds the Stomach”.
Presentation of the cake would make it look elegant and aptly showcase all your efforts.
One could use the cake display trays readily available in the market. If you don’t have
one simple use a glass or plain tray, place the cake and decorate around the tray with
flowers, small showpieces etc. to create a complete look.
Another elegant way to showcase one’s cake is to use Cake stand / Cake Spacer. They
come in a variety of designs. One could use cork lights, artificial flowers, small toys etc.
to add glamour to the cake.
So go ahead… and unleash your creative talent to craft a memorable cake on your
special occasion.
