Buy the Cake or Bake it Yourself?
The initial question is whether you would like your cake homemade or made-to-order. Either route bears massive potential for a stunning, one of a kind confection. If you want to order the cake, choose a bakery, a grocery store, or a local cake maker with a private business. Grocery stores can create bridal shower cakes on little notice, usually within a few days. Contact a bakery at least a week in advance. Allow more time with private cake makers to ensure that they’re not overbooked; order with them about three weeks before your bridal shower party. If you’re on the fence about taking on this project in your own kitchen, consider the following questions. They will help you decide whether making the cake yourself is a doable task. 1. What type of cake do you want? Sheet cakes and round party cakes certainly are the norm; plus, they’re extremely versatile in terms of decorating and design options. Or defy tradition with an all-out, decadent dessert, such as red velvet cake, chocolate t