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Number cakes look stunning, but it can be frustrating to buy a tin and not know what recipe to follow to bake your cake. This simple tip provides the solution we have all been looking for, no matter which number tin you have bought.

How much cake mixture you need for a number cake

The glorious wedding cake - the piece de resistance of any wedding party. Not only is it a delicious way to celebrate, these days it is also a personal representation of the happy couple. Gone are the days of the smiley bride and groom on top of the cake, these days there are a whole host of wonderful cake toppers to choose from to add your special touch.&nbsp; 
 
Our opinion is if you have put all that time and effort into selecting or even baking your own special wedding cake, why would you not find a beautiful cake topper to complete the look? I wanted to share with you some of my personal favourite cake toppers that are available to purchase for your big day.&nbsp;
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Mr and Mrs Penguin – Suzy Q Designs 
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We just love this penguin design! When it comes to love, Penguins just know how to do it right. 
 
Did you know that Penguins only have one mate for life? When a male penguin is wooing his mate, he will search high and low for the smoothest pebble to present as a gift of his love. If the female penguin is pleased with the pebble she will then place it in her nest as a symbol of her affection and acceptance of his proposal. 
 
So, what better way to decorate your wedding cake than with the most romantic animal of all? This topper comes in 3 sizes standard, medium or large and is available in 9 different colours to perfectly match your colour theme. 
 
Made of acrylic, this topper is sure to stand the test of time and will make a beautiful keepsake of your special day. 

<h2>And So The Adventure Begins – Ginger Ray</h2>
 
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What a perfect way to describe the new chapter ahead of you as a married couple? It is sure going to be an adventure! 
 
This wooden crafted cake topper is just gorgeous and gives a bit of difference from the classic Mr &amp; Mrs toppers that you can buy. The wooden texture adds a lovely natural theme to your cake complimenting the current boho wedding themes around at the moment. I&nbsp;think that this would look great on top of a delicious naked cake. For recipe inspiration check out our <a data-item-id="65c33b4b-51a1-52f3-ac7d-419cf00358b1" href="">recipe</a>. 
 
This topper is available for £4.99 from <a href="https://www.gingerray.co.uk/and-so-the-adventure-begins-wooden-cake-topper-beautiful-botanics.html">Ginger Ray&nbsp;</a> 

<h2>Love – Ginger Ray</h2>
 

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All you need is love?… All you need is this love cake topper, we say! If you are looking for a rustic theme for your big day, this cake topper is the one for you.&nbsp; 
 
Beautifully carved, the word love is surrounded by vines and would be ideal to grace the top of any wedding cake. We think this topper would look particularly glorious on top of our <a data-item-id="ddee3d8b-40e2-57b0-8e4d-553d8f91cd7b" href="">three tier fruit wedding cake</a> -&nbsp;what do you think?&nbsp; 
 
What’s great about this topper is you could not only use on a wedding day, but also to celebrate an engagement or perhaps a romantic Valentine’s Day cake? 
 
Priced at £6.99 from <a href="https://www.gingerray.co.uk/wooden-love-cake-topper-rustic-country.html">Ginger Ray</a> 

<h2>Mr &amp; Mrs – Ginger Ray</h2>
 
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The big day should be all about the happy couple so why not the cake as well?&nbsp; 
 
This Mr &amp; Mrs wooden cake topper gives a natural, botanical feel to any cake and is sure to look fantastic in your wedding photographs. 
 
This topper is a great size too, not too big that it overshadows but ideal to complete the showstopper effect that you hope for on your wedding day.&nbsp; 
 
Priced at £6.99 from <a href="https://www.gingerray.co.uk/wooden-mr-mrs-script-cake-topper.html">Ginger Ray</a> 

<h2>Liberty Print Mr &amp; Mrs – Meri Meri</h2>
 
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Last but by no means least I have selected Meri Meri’s Liberty Print cake topper.&nbsp; 
 
This quintessentially British floral print gives a totally different look to your wedding cake than those above, if that is the style that you are hoping for.&nbsp; 

What we love about this topper is that each letter is on an individual wooden skewer, giving you the freedom to position it however you like. This works particularly well if you have chosen again a wedding cake and instead opted for a more modern twist of wedding brownies, cupcakes or maybe even doughnuts.&nbsp; 
 
This topper is priced at £7.00 and is available from <a href="https://theoriginalpartybagcompany.co.uk/product/liberty-mr-mrs-cake-topper/">various suppliers.</a>&nbsp; 
 
Check out our “<a data-item-id="615608b7-2721-5b7e-9f13-35c216a6d601" href="">5 things to know before baking your wedding cake</a>”&nbsp;article for more tips.&nbsp; 
 
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5 Beautiful Wedding Cake Toppers & Where To Buy Them

Baking a wedding cake can be a really special experience but at the same time an extremely daunting task, but… &nbsp;it doesn’t have to be this way! With these 5 top tips we can take all the stress out of baking this momentous cake.
<h2>#1 Plan&nbsp;</h2>
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Step 1 – make a plan. Chances are you will have images in your head or multiple Pinterest boards of hugely elaborate 5 tier cakes, take some time to work how many guests will be attending and how many tiers you will need. You can use our handy <a data-item-id="a4b60664-de9f-5122-aa86-4e06e4f6a975" href="">cake size guide</a> to work this out. Next decide what the theme of the cake will be; what flavours will the sponges be, how will it be decorated. 

<h2>#2 Test Bake Your Cake</h2>
 
Once you have planned your cake, select a trustworthy cake recipe and give it a test bake. To avoid food wastage you could time this around a birthday or celebration. Check out our <a data-item-id="189e3883-46f3-5422-9251-206ee50aa586" href="">wedding cake recipes</a>&nbsp;to find a cake flavour that would suit your needs.&nbsp; 

<h2>#3 Bake in Advance&nbsp; 
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Did you know that you can freeze cakes? The days running up to the big day are going to be pretty busy and stressful so to alleviate some of the pressure why not bake your cakes way in advance and store them in your freezer. Fruit cakes actually mature in flavour the longer that they are kept so this is another great benefit to advanced baking.&nbsp; 
 
To ensure that your cakes do not get freezer burn, wrap them up thoroughly with multiple layers of cling film and store in a plastic container, if you have room in your freezer. It is important to freeze these cakes before icing or decorating.&nbsp; 
 
Bring the cakes out of the freeze to thaw for at least 24 hours before the big day and do not decorate until they are completely thawed.&nbsp; 

<h2>#4 Make Sure the Cake Structure Is Sound</h2>
 
If you are planning on having a tiered wedding cake with the tiers stacked on top of each other then you will need to consider a structure to keep the cakes upright. This could simply be a thin cake board under each cake and cake dowels inserted in the center of each sponge to act as a platform to support the weight of your cakes. Check out our wedding cake video which shows <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbqeVDugij0&amp;t=34s">how to insert cake dowels</a> into a cake. 
 
If you are having a fruit cake layer it is worth considering having this as your largest layer as this will be at the bottom on the cakes and will help manage the sturdiness of the cake.&nbsp; 

<h2>#5&nbsp;Consider Alternative Wedding Cakes&nbsp; 
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If the thought of making a giant wedding cake still puts the fear into you, but you really want to bake something for yours or a loved one’s big day why not consider an alternative wedding cake, such as brownies or doughnuts. We have an amazing&nbsp;<a data-item-id="e8dc4fab-3f74-5dd4-8feb-0464527961e3" href="">ultimate brownie recipe</a> and <a data-item-id="26e03f94-325b-5d36-a254-3c8a582ce40d" href="">fool proof doughnut recipe</a>&nbsp;for you to try.&nbsp; 
 
Over the past few years we have seen doughnuts take over from cupcakes as the hottest wedding dessert trend, and with this trend we have seen the rise of the doughnut wall – the show stopping backdrop used to display those sweet treats on your big day!&nbsp; 
 
Make you own <a data-item-id="142a4d52-1482-57e6-9af0-ef8b51796c72" href="">DIY doughnut wall</a> check out our simple guide.

5 Things To Know Before Baking a Wedding Cake

Noone wants to go through all the hard work of baking a delicious cheesecake only to find that the top has cracked. Here are some simple tips and techniques to prevent it from happening again.&nbsp;

How to Stop a Cheesecake Top Cracking

No-one wants a dry and crumbly cake after all that effort and hard work - so follow our top tips to make sure you know when to take your cake out of the oven for the delicious, moist cake you deserve.&nbsp;

How to Tell if your Cake is Baked?

Isn't it frustrating when you go to so much effort to make a delicious fruit cake only to find that the fruit has sunk to the bottom of the cake. Fear not - we have some helpful tips to stop it from happening. You can reduce the liklihood of dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins sinking by lightly dusting them in flour before adding them to your cake mixture. Simply toss the fruit in a small bowl with a small scoop of flour and add the lightly covered fruit to your cake mix and follow the rest of the recipe as normal.&nbsp; The light flour coating helps the fruit to 'stick' to the cake mixture better, stopping them from sinking.&nbsp; If you are using fruit such as glace cherries or larger fruits such as apple, you will need to halve or quarter them before dusting with flour, as if left whole they will be too large and will sink.&nbsp;

How to Stop Fruit Sinking in your Cake

There's nothing more rewarding than baking from scratch. Whilst they take a little more elbow grease, the taste of a homemade cake hit's any shop bought cake out of the park. 
 
To turn your cake batter into a light and deliciously fluffy bake, it's important to whisk in the right amount of air. Too much, and your cake with be dry. Too little, and your cake may resemble a pancake. Whilst we love pancakes, we also love a well-risen cake, that's bouncy to touch - as so will your family and friends!
Read on to find out how to strike a perfect balance when whisking up your batter.

How to Remove the Air Bubbles from Cake Batter?

If you've baked your sponge in the one cake tin and are left wondering how to layer it, your best bet is to leave it for a day as it'll be less crumby the second. &nbsp;Once you've done this, get yourself a serated knife and watch our 'How to' turorial.&nbsp;