Nashville Wedding Cakes: Preserving Your Cake for the First Anniversary

In the midst of all the planning nitty gritty, I thought it would be fun to take a moment and talk about the sweet side of your wedding.  The Cake!  I love cake!  (cake tastings are one of my favorites!)  A good bakery will walk you through the selection process and help you select a cake that will fit your style, your budget and your venue. (Outdoor venues in warm weather can wreak havoc on buttercream.)

But, do you know what to do with that top tier to preserve it for your first anniversary?  I talked to my friend, Sarah, at Homestyle Bakery and here is her advice.  And what's even better?  Homestyle will make you a fresh cake for your anniversary if you purchase your wedding cake from them.  Read on for the details!

How To Preserve the Top of Your Wedding Cake:

"The key to preserving the top of your wedding cake is to seal it properly. The best way to do this is to do it in layers. First, you should wrap the cake with a plastic wrap. Don't worry about messing up the icing flowers or design. It's better to have a cake that tastes good than to have the cake look as good as it did the day of the wedding.

Once the cake is wrapped, place it back in the cake box so it does not get damaged. Then, wrap the box with more plastic wrap. Depending on how cold your freezer is, this may be enough of a seal. If you don't want to take a chance, wrap the entire plastic-sealed box in a trash bag. This is 3 layers of protection that is guaranteed to fight off freezer burn. The day before your anniversary, unwrap the box and the  cake and let it thaw on the counter.

If you don't like the idea of storing a big box in your freezer for a year, HomeStyle Bakery offers their brides a free anniversary cake. If you purchase your wedding cake at HomeStyle Bakery, send a professional photo of your wedding cake displayed at the wedding/ reception, and we will make it for free one year later."

Thanks Sarah for sharing your expertise!

Photo:  Homestyle Bakery