Hawaiian Wedding Cakes

Hawaiian Wedding Cakes
A Vibrant Feast

The Tradition

The tradition of wedding cakes dates back to the medieval times. In those times, the guests at a wedding used to bring small cup cakes with them.

All the cakes were piled up in a large stack or layers on a table.

The wedding couple, then, had to separate and stand on the opposite sides of the table. After that, they tried to kiss each other over the stack of the cakes. If they were able to kiss, it was taken as sign of good luck.

Over the time, the several stacks of cakes have evolved into a single tiered cake but the tradition of having a wedding cake continues till now.

The wedding cake has a central place in the wedding and thus, it should be as elegant as the wedding itself.

Hawaiian Wedding Cakes Decorations

If you are planning for a Hawaiian wedding or a wedding based on beach theme, a Hawaiian wedding cake would add to the vibrancy of this theme wedding.

The Hawaiian weddings are decorated, largely, with flowers. It is a reflection of the Hawaiian culture. In a Hawaiian wedding, the cake is a symbol of love, care and magnificence of the relation.

The wedding cake with orchids hawaiian go well with the theme of the wedding. The colors and decorations on the cake are chosen according to the theme and choice of couple.

The size of the cake

The size of the cake depends on the size of party. However, whether the cake is large or small, it does not limit the classiness of a Hawaiian wedding cake. Each Hawaiian cake is unique in its decoration and taste.

The cake can be a slab cake, tiered cake or a number of cup cakes arranged in a beautiful glass tray.

The design of the cake

A number of designs, chiefly inspired by nature, are engraved on the cake with the help of icing. Orchids or Pulmeria, either fresh or molded from icing, are generally seen to adorn a Hawaiian cake. The decoration can be elaborate or simple and can be in form of bunch, cascade, edging, or scattered.

Other than flowers, many other sculpted creations are used in decorating a Hawaiian cake. The list is long, including sea shells, starfishes, waves, mermaid, palm trees etc, but the colors and theme of the cake should match with that of wedding to make it a perfect combination.

There is an optional decorative piece on the top of the Hawaiian wedding cake which can either be floral or made from icing, ceramic, glass, or plastic.

The topper is the crowning glory of the cake and must compliment the theme of the cake. There are various designs of toppers used on Hawaiian wedding cakes like, a figurine of Hawaiian couple wearing hula, surf, dolphins, or a red heart made of silk cloth.

The cake can be of a single flavor or of different flavors at each tier of the cake. A wide range of flavors are available in Hawaiian cakes to give the cake uniqueness of taste and make a long-lasting impression on the guests.

It can be a fruit cake made of tropical fruits like pineapple, guava, coconut, or a cake with other flavors like chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch, or a combination of any of these.

What can be more memorable than wedding vows followed by such a sweet treat!

Hawaiian Theme Wedding Cakes Ideas

Given below are some pictures of beautiful Hawaiian wedding cakes:

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This delicious coconut cake with vanilla chiffon icing is accented beautiful orchids from Hawaii and signature Hawaiian tropical colored piping.

Nothing says Island Paradise Wedding more than a white guava cake with magenta floral accents and tiny leaves of mint green frosting.

Stately elegance is reflected in this multi-layered coconut cake displayed on an fondant-covered pedestal. Tropical flowers cascade forth from the delicately piped top to give a gentle “aloha” to wedding guests.

Delicate white vanilla sugar ribbons adorn this pristine layer cake that is accented with fresh native flowers from the Hawaiian Islands.
Image credit to Fine Living

“Surf’s Up!” with this all-Hawaiian surf theme wedding cake replete with seashells, exotic flower accents and a wave topper with bride and groom surfing underneath. Toasted coconut makes a sandy statement at the bottom.
Image credit to Cake Creation Hawaii

Perfect for a simple Hawaiian beach luau wedding, this whimsical, sugar-formed bride and groom are perched atop a three-layered cake the color of the Pacific Ocean.
Image credit to Waybeyondcakes on Flickr

Three separate butter cream-frosted cakes rest on a trio of multi-layered pedestals To make an elegant Hawaiian-themed statement.
Image credit to cybutton on Flickr

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