We here in the WeddingDates HQ just love cake (especially me!). The wedding cake is an important part of your wedding reception especially if you are having the traditional cutting of the cake ceremony. Some couples may know exactly what type of cake they want while others may have yet to think about it.
If you are going for a 2 or 3 tiered cake it’s best to choose different flavours so your guests and of course you the wedding couple will have a choice! This delicious chocolate treat above caught my eye, designed and handcrafted by Karina’s Cakes. Karina can design and bake a cake to suit your every need, she spared us a few moments from her baking world to have a little chat with us!
1. Hi Karina, tell us how did you become involved in the world of wedding cakes?
Cake decorating was a hobby of mine for years. I was always baking some cake! Over time it became busier until I eventually turned my hobby into a a successful business.
2. What do you think are the most popular wedding cake flavours?
The most popular wedding cake flavours are Chocolate Biscuit, Lemon, Chocolate fudge, and White Chocolate and Raspberry.
3. Last year ‘naked wedding cakes’ were hugely popular, do you think these are something we will see this year too?
No I think “naked cakes” are gone now. This year it is all vintage and elegant cakes.
4. If you hadn’t become a cake confectioner what other career path might you have chosen?
Even though I always loved baking, I studied Accountancy and Law for a while but they went on the back burner when I had my kids. As I was at home more then the baking came to the front and became a passion.
5. What should a wedding couple keep in mind when choosing their wedding cake?
They should always keep in mind that not only should their cake LOOK fab it should always TASTE fab too. When choosing a Cake Supplier it is always good to meet with them and taste their cakes before you make your choice.
6. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you hope to have with you!?
My apron , my make up and my trusty trainee haha.
7. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading! I will read anything at all.
8. Have you ever encountered a wedding cake disaster?
Not yet Thank God. If you have a good solid cake design and an experienced cake designer you should not have any problems with your cake.
9. Vanilla buttercream or chocolate ganache?
That is a personal choice I think depending on taste. I personally love Vanilla but Martina (my trusty Trainee) loves anything Chocolate especially Ganache!
Karina’s Cakes are based in Cork and specialize in handcrafted wedding cakes. Karina has been involved in sugarcraft for several years now and has found a love for producing top class wedding cakes. What started out as a hobby has become a very rewarding business. Karina’s Cakes offer a personal professional service to create wedding cakes to delight. Each wedding cake is decorated to your own specification and colour theme.
