Wedding Inspirations | Groom's Cakes

Thinking about having a Groom's cake?  They are gaining in popularity and why not?  Their history is rich and have been a part of weddings for hundreds of years.

Early American wedding cakes were fruitcakes, a tradition that the Pilgrims brought to America in the 17^th century.  It wasn’t until the 1800s with the advent of white flour, baking powder and baking soda that the white wedding cake as we know it, came to be.

The traditional fruitcake, has withstood the test of time.  In fact, it’s this cake that evolved into the groom’s cake.  At the reception, it was traditionally cut, boxed and given as favors to the guests.  Legend has it that single guests, who placed the boxed cake under their pillow, would dream of their intended.  Hence, it became known as dreaming bread. 

Traditionally, the groom’s cake is placed beside the bride’s and today it may come in any flavor or shape that the groom desires.  Here are some great ones that are almost too good to eat!

Images courtesy of Every Last Detail | A Cake to Remember | Brides of Paradise | Favors in the City