Supplies to Make a Wedding Cake
- Cake and wedding cake supply companies can be found online and make ordering supplies very convenient. Keep in mind that if you want to order something like cake filling or edible decorations for your wedding cake, you will not be able to sample before you order. This could be a costly endeavor if you order something and end up not using it. It's a good idea to get some feedback from other customers before you commit to ordering from a supply store online your first time. Go shopping with someone who has made wedding cakes before and ask their advice about what tools you will need. They may even have some you can borrow.
- A sturdy base is needed for your cake. For the first layer that sits on the base you will need to have foam about 3/16 of an inch in thickness so you can trace the cake pans and cut around them in order to place the cake directly on the sterile piece of foam and then lay it on your sturdy base. Parchment is a good product to use in order to line the cake pans because it keeps the cake from adhering to the pan. A sharp, serrated knife is an necessary tool for slicing through cake without tearing it.
- Now that you are beginning to build the cake, it is important to decide what type of decoration and frosting you will use. It is much easier to make a frosting as opposed to a fondant, because it must be rolled out thin and evenly. Fondant, if not done correctly, can tear easily. If you are not familiar with making and placing fondant on cake layers, you may wish to decorate your wedding cake with a butter cream frosting instead. Fondant is much more elegant for a wedding cake, though it requires a lot more tools and effort than a simple frosting.
- If you are planning to go into the wedding cake baking and decorating industry, the reusable supplies you purchase, such as cake pans, bases and tiers, should be constructed with materials that are high quality because you will want them to last for several years if possible. You may wish to find a local wedding cake supplier for your business since last minute changes or short notice jobs can come up from time to time. Developing a stable and lasting business relationship with your supplier can also give you some great leads as you grow your wedding cake company and build clientele.
