Treats to treasure...
Keepsake Cakes . . .
Treats to Treasure
“It’s too beautiful to cut!”
How many times have you heard such a remark at celebrations where a stunning cake is displayed in all its glory of fluffy frosting, smooth script, delicate flowers, and blushing hues? The “Oohs” and “Ahhs” last only until the cake is cut. Less than an hour later, all that remains of the work of art are crumbs, frosting smears, and maybe a few hunks of cake for the garbage.
But with Keepsake Cakes, you can have your cake and keep it too!
It’s not a real cake?
No. You can’t eat it. That’s the beautiful purpose of it. Keepsake Cakes, or display cakes (also sometimes unflatteringly referred to as “fake” or “dummy” cakes) are meant to last. They’re equally charming yet much more durable than a real cake. In fact, Keepsake Cakes can be treasured for years to come!
What do you do with them?
Plenty! The ideas are as endless as imagination. Keepsake Cakes can be enjoyed long after the party’s over. They’re ideal as distinctive gifts and centerpieces, as well as for home decorating, restaurant and bakery displays, cake decorating or floral classes, and props for photography, theater, and film.
Do you know a little girl who would be delighted to play tea party with a cake that actually looks like a cake, and not a plastic toy?
Furthermore, as opposed to real cakes, Keepsake Cakes are a pleasure to package and transport: light as a pillow, but sturdy.
How are they made?
Keepsake Cakes have that old-fashioned, corner bakery appeal—yet are created with revolutionary “ingredients. “ Call it the ultimate secret recipe.
Like a good secret? Read on.
A foam core, shaped like a cake, is iced and decorated by a professional decorator, using pastry bags and tips, just like an edible cake. The difference is in the frosting, which is non-edible and non-perishable. Once dry, the result is a convincing cake that will preserve your special event in a tasteful way. Since these cakes are handcrafted with a high attention to detail, no two are exactly alike. You even have the option to personalize your cake with a desired message. To take this a step further, some decorators may accept photos from which they will reproduce a cake you desire to commemorate. This means you could give an adult a re-creation of a favorite childhood birthday cake, or give parents a reproduction of their wedding cake as an anniversary gift.
Choose from a quality creator who offers a unique selection of designs (www.mrs-o-kitchen.com) or decorates to your specifications (www.displaycakes.com). No need to make a snappy decision. Half the fun is browsing and feasting with your eyes. Compare prices and services to make sure you’re getting the best value. Refer to the links below, or check with your local bakery to see if they fill orders for display cakes.
Picture the possibilities:
Keepsake Cakes for Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Holidays, Graduations, First Communions, and Confirmations will surely be cherished for years to come.
Looking for unique party favors? Gifts for bridesmaids? An elegant little cake, cupcake, or petit four (sometimes mispelled as petit fore) makes a memorable keepsake. Some decorators are capable of transforming a box, large or small, into a Keepsake Cake. Hide recipes, stationary, photos, seed packets, or trinkets inside. And what’s a sweeter way to say “I love you” than with a heart-shaped Keepsake Cake filled with chocolates?
Another party possibility is to use a Keepsake Cake, with a slit in the top, as a place to slip cards into.
Need to advertise? Why use an ordinary, boring flat sign when you can have your message written on a stunning 3-D cake? Everyone looks at cakes—especially when found in unexpected places.
In addition, an increasing number of brides are choosing elegant Keepsake Cakes to grace their receptions. You could buy your wedding cake years in advance and not fear mold! Besides being a wise, cost-effective choice, such display cakes give no need to worry about the cake melting, attracting insects, collapsing—or the icing being damaged by a stray finger. When it’s time to serve, the cake is wheeled into the back, where an economical sheet cake is sliced and passed out.
Have your heart set on slicing that top tier? Or freezing it for your one-year anniversary? Simply replace the top tier with a small edible cake—so simple you could bake it yourself!
The prices range considerably (from a few dollars to a few hundred), depending on the size and extravagance of the cake (you can buy some by the slice). You’ll likely find the prices to be reasonable, considering each cake is an original work of art.
Charming and easy to care for, Keepsake Cakes can be kept clean with light dusting. However, if need be, you can wash them with a wet cloth (a little soap is fine). They don’t yellow and the colors do not fade. The greatest aspect of these inedible delights, though (apart from their “frosting forever” longevity), is their genuine scrumptious appearance.
But no need to take my word for it. Simply visit the links, and see if you don’t agree that these showcases are as compelling as any bakery display.