Having a groom's cake at your wedding is a tradition dating back to the 18th century. Although it is not as common to see one present at weddings today, the idea of it is slowly becoming more noticeable.
It is said that the groom's cake was usually some sort of fruit cake that was given at the enf of the reception to the single ladies in attendance. These ladies were to sleep with a slice of the cake beneath their pillow so that they could dream about the one they would marry. These cakes can now be seen to reflect activities and hobbies - a beer can, fishing boat or something along these lines - made of a darker, richer cake.
I also love the idea of having this cake given as the wedding favor. You can take the opportunity to really get creative when decorating the packaging!
I wanted to do one of these groomscakes for Adam as a surprise and get one shaped like a jeep... but it just wasn't in the budget at the end :( Maybe will have to wait for a birthday.
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