While bridal showers have evolved by means of fun new games, themes, and even the possibility of co-ed bridal showers, one thing hasn’t changed, and that is the bridal shower cake. Of course, you need to have other bridal shower snacks as well as the cake, but the bridal shower cake remains unchanged. If you are throwing a bridal shower for a dear friend or family member, be sure not to let the bridal shower cake slip your mind. If you’re like me, I don’t like many kinds of cakes, and so the cake is really the last thing to enter my mind. If the bride is that way as well, not too excited about having cake, or it just doesn’t fit in very well with your theme, then there are always variations of bridal shower cakes that you can use or make yourself, and here are some of my favorites ideas for doing just that.
Bridal Shower Cupcakes
I don’t know why, but to me, cupcakes always taste better than actual cake. I know, I know, it makes no sense at all since they are made with the same batter and icing, but it’s just something in my head that tells me that cupcakes are so much better. What’s even crazier is that I’m not the only one who feels this way. My cousin’s groom cake at his wedding was simply platters of cupcakes, since that was all that he liked. You can do this too, if the bride prefers. You can buy a cupcake stand nearly anywhere, which will hold the cupcakes in tiers like a small cupcake tree that look really attractive. Decorate them with either the bride’s wedding colors, or with any theme that you have for the bridal shower, and you’ve got a great bridal shower cake alternative.
Bridal Shower Cheesecakes or Ice Cream Cakes
As I was never fond of cake growing up, my birthday cakes were always cheesecakes or ice cream cakes, depending on whatever my preference was that year. They are both still a popular favorite, and used in all kinds of parties and and events as a classy dessert. Personally, I can’t make cheesecake aside from the Jello No Bake kind, but there are lots of frozen cheesecakes you can purchase and thaw, or even platters of assorted cheesecake which offer bite sized cheesecake in several popular flavors. Ice Cream cakes are simple to make or buy, and also make a great alternative to the bridal shower cake.
Bridal Shower Specialty Desserts
I personally attended a bridal shower tea the other day, and the teeny tiny desserts they offered were an excellent idea for a bridal shower dessert. Almost like hors d’oeuvres, these tiny tarts, chocolates, and other assorted fancy finger desserts were especially classy, and I loved the idea! Check out recipes on the internet for making your own, or you could also find some pre-made in the frozen desserts section of your grocery store.
There are plenty of ways to dress up your bridal shower and make it totally unique to the bride and her tastes. The bridal shower cake shouldn’t be forgotten about, but be sure to tailor it all to the bride. Make it enjoyable, and something the bride will look back on with fond memories for years to come.
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October 4th, 2007 at 5:56 am
oh wow,This is just the cutest!!!!!!
November 5th, 2007 at 4:05 am
There are always variations of bridal shower cakes that you can use or make yourself, and here are some of my favorites ideas for doing just that for bridal shower.