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It is believed that the dark rich fruit cake has its origin in the Caribbean. This is believed to be a part of the African inheritance of the Caribbean people. It is also commonly believed that beginning in early Roman times the cake has been a special part of the wedding celebration. It is told that a thin loaf was broken over the bride’s head at the close of the wedding ceremony to symbolize fertility. The wheat from which the bread was made was a symbol of fertility and thus the guests were eager to pick the crumbs as good luck charms.
This tradition was believed to have spread to England during the Middle Ages where guests at a wedding would bring cakes and stack them together. A very smart baker had a clever idea. He fused the small cakes together and covered them with frosting. This gave birth to the modern tiered wedding cake.
Today, whether the couple chooses to have a rich fruit cake or a plain yellow cake it really does not matter. As a matter of fact nobody would know the difference until the cake is cut by the bride and groom. What really matters is the attractive personalized wedding cake top that adorns the top of the cake. There is such an attractive variety to choose from. Most people consider the event incomplete if the cake is not displayed and also if the couple does not openly cut the cake when the master of ceremonies instruct them to do so.
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