Long ago and back in the day, couples froze the top layer of their cake for the christening celebration of their first born. In those times, it was believed that the first born child would arrive within one year of marriage. This is where our "cake freezing" tales begin.
Of course, in modern times this practice doesn't really exist anymore. Meaning today, couples freeze the top layer of their wedding cake to thaw out on their first year anniversary. Cutting the thawed layer together, and sharing a piece. Of course there is also superstition tied to this tradition as people often say not enjoying the top tier after the first year means it's back luck.
Well we don't know about the luck part, but we do know that whether you decide to order a duplicate copy of the top tier from your cake designer, or decide to go with the freezer option, your cake should taste good. We gathered a few tips for our readers to provide guidance for properly freezing a wedding cake, the top layer of your cake.
Five Tips for Freezing a Wedding Cake
1. To start it's a good idea to wrap your top tier with wax paper or even that fancy freezer paper that exists these days. It provides not just a layer of protection but will also prevent frosting sticking to it.
2. To start preserving your cake for the year, be sure to wrap the wax paper in several layers of plastic wrap. This works wonders for keeping the freezer burn out.
3. It's also not a bad idea to place your wrapped top layer into a small box, you can get one at a party supply store or even consider using Tupperware. Never hurts to have a little extra protection and the box can help prevent crushing in a crowded freezer.
4. If you're working with a delicate soft frosting, like buttercream for example. It helps to stick the cake in the freezer for a few hours before proceeding to wrapping it for the year. This helps keep the frosting intact.
5. In one year, take the cake out of the freezer one day in advance. Allow the cake to start defrost in your refrigerator and a few hours before consuming, unwrap, arrange, cut and enjoy!
Do you have any tricks of the trade for freezing a wedding cake to consume a year later? Tell us how you did it, of any old traditions you have, or of any other fact related to freezing a wedding cake, in the comments section below.
2. To start preserving your cake for the year, be sure to wrap the wax paper in several layers of plastic wrap. This works wonders for keeping the freezer burn out.
3. It's also not a bad idea to place your wrapped top layer into a small box, you can get one at a party supply store or even consider using Tupperware. Never hurts to have a little extra protection and the box can help prevent crushing in a crowded freezer.
4. If you're working with a delicate soft frosting, like buttercream for example. It helps to stick the cake in the freezer for a few hours before proceeding to wrapping it for the year. This helps keep the frosting intact.
5. In one year, take the cake out of the freezer one day in advance. Allow the cake to start defrost in your refrigerator and a few hours before consuming, unwrap, arrange, cut and enjoy!
Do you have any tricks of the trade for freezing a wedding cake to consume a year later? Tell us how you did it, of any old traditions you have, or of any other fact related to freezing a wedding cake, in the comments section below.
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