I have seen my share of amazing Grooms cakes, and I personally love the idea of honoring the groom during the wedding reception. Every now and then I get asked, “Why a Groom’s cake? Is this a cake just for ME? Why do we need two cakes?” It makes some wonder…where did Groom’s cakes begin?
There are several different stories on the history of a Groom’s cake. Some traditions state that the Groom’s cake was a fruit cake, or dark rich cake served separate from the traditional wedding cake. At one time it was believed that the Groom’s cake was the cake left just for the couple to enjoy on their anniversary. Others believed the Groom’s cake was sliced and given to the single ladies at the reception. This slice was then to be placed under their pillow where it would cause them to dream about their future husband.
Fast forward to modern times and we now enjoy Groom’s cake as an expression on the Groom’s hobbies or personality. It is often a fun shaped cake, sometimes a unique flavor, and can be a great representation of who the groom really is. We have seen sports teams, hunting or fishing themes, poker themes, and cakes from the grooms college of choice. With so many details in a wedding, and many picked by the bride, a grooms cake is a great way for the groom to have his say on the perfect cake! Not to mention, the guests love seeing what unique cake creation you may have come up with.
