The Art of Cake Tasting

I have to say that my most favorite wedding planning experience by far is the cake tasting. I think Paul would definitely agree because he absolutely loves cake. We would buy a cake from Costco for the smallest reason: hockey season is starting up again, etc. and then freak out because we have so much left over. I actually don't eat a lot of cake, and I really hate those really sweet and sugary icings. I always scrap them off and only eat the cake and filling, but these wedding cakes for some reason were really good.

To prepare for these cake tasting interviews, I looked through hundreds of cake styles through theknot.com, and picked out a few of my favorites. Some people are really talented with their cake making skills. The first person we interviewed had cake samples for us in strawberry and cream, mango, and lilikoi. They were all very soft and light and the icing was incredible. She pureed the fruit into the buttercream icing and filling; so each bite was filled with flavor. By far, strawberries and cream got the most raving views from my family who was also there for the cake tasting. She also had really great buttercream and fondant designs. Her specialty is her sugar flowers that she handcrafts...

It's kind of funny how so much attention is spent towards so many little details. I'm sure that the cake will be good on the wedding day, but is that what I'll remember or what the guests will remember from that day? I barely remember anything from any of the weddings I've attended...But I think I will remember this tasting and spending it with Paul and my family. I have to give it to Kathy (ironically, she shares the same name with Paul's sister who also is an excellent baker and used to make cakes). She was open to letting my family participate even with all the kids running around. My family is also extremely expressive and a can be little blunt, but they raved over her cakes. So maybe it was good for her and us to have so many resounding positive feedbacks. It is definitely not an easy choice with so many options and designs and monetary concerns that all need to be considered. If I was to choose on taste alone, she is by far my favorite...it's a good thing we have some time to play with.