Ready for dessert?
Prince William and Duchess Kate's wedding cake!
They chose a traditional multitiered fruitcake with cream and white piping designed by prestigious British baker Fiona Cairns. Beginning in February, Cairns worked closely with the couple in secret on the concoction.
"Catherine wanted a traditional wedding cake with a modern twist," Cairns told US Weekly. To that end, Cairns and her team used "scroll work, lattice work, intricate piping techniques, sugar flowers" to decorate the treat.
"We've used Catherine's list of the 'language of flowers," Cairns added. "The 'language of flowers' is something that was used in Victorian times to express, in a coded way, emotions that couldn't easily or openly be expressed in words but [could be] conveyed in flowers. So all the flowers have meanings."
For example, the bridal rose symbolizes happiness, ivy leaves marriage, and "Sweet William" flowers, which represent gallantry. Like any engaged couple, William and Kate tested several different flavors.
"We sent over samples of different fruitcake types and they picked their favorites and commented," she said. Adds an insider, Catherine loved the design. "When Catherine saw the first sketches, she clapped. She is so excited. It's something she has always dreamed of."
What if there's a cake disaster before it's time for dessert? Cairns' team has prepped a duplicate cake just in case there's any damage during transit!
Article and photos courtesy of US Magazine
I feel sorry for the knife that has to cut into this!
THE Bakers!
Royal Wedding Biscuit Cake
Guests at the royal reception indulged in a multi-tiered chocolate biscuit cake at the request of Prince William, who is said to have developed a soft spot for the treat. The newlyweds commissioned biscuit maker McVities to craft the chocolate creation after the Duke of Cambridge enjoyed eating the sweet treat as a child. The flawless, square rose up three tiers above its golden stand at the afternoon reception. Detailed with white and milk chocolate feathers, the cake looked fit for the grand occasion. The flowers, which had white Malteser-shaped centres, were places at the cornor of each square and several were arranges on top. A smooth, crisp chocolate exterior encased the unbaked delight which was made from dark chocolate for added flavour, crushed rich tea biscuits and some secret ingredients. McVities crafted the cake at one of its UK plants from a recipe received from Buckingham Palace kitchen chefs.
Article and image courtesy of Daily Mirror UK.
Congratulations you two!
