I don't think I know anyone in the cake decorating world that isn't familiar with Debi Brim's wonderful creations, her witty comments, and her generosity in advising others. My business partner, Pam, and I have both benefited greatly from her advice and probably avoided a lot of headaches when we opened our bakery .
Debi graciously agreed to guest blog for us this week. Please check out the article below for a great cake and a little history!
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I had a groom who was an outdoorsman. I made this Tree Stump cake for them. The 3-layer cake is covered in fondant, then hand-painted to look like a tree stump. The bride and groom's initials were carved into the trunk and I hand painted the carving with a dry gold luster dust to make it stand out. The green foil covered base resembles a grassy base.
This was then displayed on my Slice-of-Tree cake stand, handmade by Bill Dickinson of Dickinson Custom Furniture in Greenfield IND. I had asked Bill to keep an eye out for a nice big slice of wood just for this purpose and it took him about 3 months to find the right piece for me. He did a great job!
Adding some decorative fall leaves and some rose petals added to the look of this autumn wedding groom's cake.
The history of a groom's cake are vague and varied. In ancient times, it was believed if a single girl slept with a slice of groom's cake under her pillow, she would dream of the man she would marry. Groom's cakes were usually a fruit cake, or a dark (read "chocolate") liquor soaked cake.
Today, groom's cakes are getting very creative, reflecting the groom's (or sometimes, the couple's) interests, such as a hobby, favorite sports team, etc. They are served at the rehearsal dinner, as a midnight snack after the wedding, and sometimes alongside the traditional wedding cake.
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Debi is also a very gifted writer/poet. Please check out her wonderful writing collection for a little inspiration.
It's hard to believe it's a cake... It's a great idea, and if it tastes anything like it looks, it is surely a treat. A work of art, culinary and otherwise....
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