The wedding cake isn’t a new idea. In fact, this idea, which is so universally used in some form or another, actually dates all the way back to the Roman Empire. While much has obviously changed in the last two-thousands years, Italian wedding cakes have remained a central part of weddings.
Today, whether you are planning your own wedding in Italy or have opted for a wedding planner you will need to have a great wedding cake. In fact, many people who get married in Italy will find that the wedding cake is even more elaborate than they expected!
What kind of Italian wedding cakes should you anticipate? The traditional Italian wedding cake has a simply marvelous name, the Millefoglie, which translates roughly as “a thousand leaves”. This cake consists of many layers of a crispy puff pastry that is similar to what one would expect to find in Napoleons. Additionally, this wonderful cake is multi-tiered and features Chantilly cream and fresh strawberries! Fillings can vary, which allows you to infuse this cake with your own customizations.
Some regions in Italy serve the zuppa inglese. This tasty offering is a pound cake that also has rum cream, chocolate and vanilla custard, fruit and, as you might suspect, more than a little taste! Another fine option is the crostata di frutta, which translates into “fruit torte.” A range of fresh fruits can be used depending upon what time of the year you want to get married in Italy. What makes this cake such a treat? One reason is that under the layers of fruit, you will find a delicious pastry cream or even a Chantilly cream filling!
A fourth excellent option comes in the form of the pan di Spagna, which is a fun and lively sponge cake. Typically, this cake will have 3 or even 4 levels and is soaked in a liquor or perhaps a rum or maraschino. The layers can be magical, as they are alternates of an array of wonderful tastes including nuts, such as hazelnuts and almonds, as well as chocolate, fruit, cream and even jam. Those looking for a truly complex, interesting and inviting cake will find that this selection has much to offer!
Those who attend weddings in Italy tend to look forward to the dessert. If you select one of the above options, you will be unlikely to disappoint them. Plus, each of these cakes will allow you to put your own personal touch on the final product. This means that if you love chocolate, select chocolate chips, chocolate mousse and chocolate cream. If you tend to enjoy fruit more, you can order a cake that focuses on seasonal berries. After all, it’s your wedding, you should have things your way.