Do 'petal' shaped wedding cakes cost extra?

#1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 10:39 PM

I am thinking of getting a cake something like this http://www.patacake-parties.com/Gold%20and%20Ivory%20Wedding%20Cake.jpg but a little bit different as far as decorations. Is that just a different shaped pan that the cake it baked in or does the cake need to actually be cut into the shape ($$$)? Also if anyone happens to know can that shape be done with buttercream as instead of fondant without looking really messy? I have an appointment with my baker next week and I want to look somewhat informed.
I didn't specify, the reason I am asking about the frosting is that I do not want fondant. I have heard from so many people that it just tastes nasty.

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#2 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 10:44 PM

By the picture, it appears to be a shaped pan. It shouldn't necessarily cost more to do, esp. with buttercream, however, it really depends on the bakery. Some might charge more for fondant as it would be perceived to be more "difficult' to cover than a round cake would be. I don't really see why buttercream for a flower shape wouldn't be the same as a putting buttercream on a round cake.

The baker should be able to smooth out the buttercream to look like fondant. It won't be 100% as smooth as fondant, but it is able to be closely done. That is what we did with our cake.

Cute cake, by the way!

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#3 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 10:45 PM

I think it must be a shaped pan, and if so it shouldn't cost more. If they had to cut a round layer into a shape, however, I can see it costing extra.

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#4 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 10:48 PM

most do hexagon.. square, round.. heart, but it is just another shape of pan. nothing big, it shouldn't cost more. ask your bakeries in the area if they have the pans, or can get them.. and about the frosting..

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#5 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 10:48 PM

Wedding cakes are sold by the slice so they would be more expensive than a round or square cake. You need to talk to the baker for all the details. Most bakers realize and understand that folks dont' know everything about cakes before going in and there isn't anything wrong with that.

A good baker can do anything in buttercream at a fraction of the price that fondant costs that no one eats.

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