DIY Cake Month: The Groom’s Cake

Posted by Khris in DIY Projects & Tutorials, Food + Catering

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Some of the most-often asked questions you guys submitted for Cake Month were, surprisingly, about the groom’s cake.

This post is dedicated to answering your burning groom’s cake questions.

So, what is this “groom’s cake” thing?

Groom’s cakes have their origins in Southern (US) tradition. Single women, it is told, should be sent home with a piece of the groom’s cake (a fruit cake, by the way) to tuck under her pillow in order to catch that dashing husband they so desperately dream of. In our modern days, the groom’s cake is simply a second cake served either as an alternative or addition to. Many couples offer boxed slices of the groom’s cake to their guests as a favor or on-the-go treat.

Groom’s Cake Rules

There are pretty much no hard rules for the groom’s cake. Couples often elect to go whimsical in the design to reflect some aspect of the groom’s personality. They can be any combination of size, shape, color, and flavor. Have you seen the movie Steel Magnolias? There’s an infamous Armadillo cake in it made with red velvet cake so when you cut it, it looks like flesh.

Groom’s cake serving sizes are similar to that of the wedding cake. If you opt to have one, it’s safe to plan on serving 1 slice of cake for each person though not every guest may want 2 slices of cake (wedding + groom’s) at the wedding. If you’re not keen on serving 2 cakes at the wedding, the groom’s cake can be served at the rehearsal dinner or at a bridal luncheon/brunch the next day.

While the groom’s cake is a fun addition to your cake offerings, it is totally optional to have one.