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Not only should you pick the best entertainment and DJ for your sweet sixteen party you need an awesome cake as well. The cake should match within the theme of your sweet sixteen and should say something about you. If you are having a party in a certain theme the cake should fit into the theme and incorporate some of the design elements in the cake.

Cakes can be one level, multi-level or you can have multiple cakes! They can feature elaborate sweet sixteen decorations showing off your personality and have many different flavors. Here are a few sample flavors and what they can say about you:

Vanilla - You love simplicity and like tradition. You want to make sure all of your guests will love the cake and be able to share in your big day. Vanilla is one of the great flavors that pairs well with layers and different kinds of frosting. sweet sixteen white birthday cakes

Chocolate - You are complex and intriguing opting for the richer things in life. Chocolate is a bold and rich flavor that complements someone who is deep and interesting. You may enjoy more formal occasions but always like to do it in style. It's hard to go wrong with chocolate!

Carrot Cake - There are many dimensions to your personality and you enjoy the different textures of life. A good carrot cake is spicy, good for you, and is fresh. Carrot cake says you are not afraid to be a trendsetter and lead the healthy way through life.

Angel Food Cake - You don't talk things too seriously but you like to have fun. Light and airy angel food cake lets you focus on what's important at the party, you! This cake is light and fluffy and allows your guests to enjoy the cake but get right back into dancing. sweet sixteen mardi gras style cake

Lemon - You are bright and high energy! Your friends love that you bounce around all the time and have such a great personality. You add a little zip into your step every day and remain perky and fun. You don't take life too seriously but also are smart and on the ball.

Orange - You see yourself as very appealing! An orange cake is exotic, warm and inviting. The smell of orange is invigorating and can be the perfect pick-me-up to help you and your guests finish strong. An orange cake says that you are not afraid to take risks and like to be a leader.

Raspberry - Raspberries are delicate and very flavorful. A raspberry cake is exotic and rare. You enjoy the finer things and life and sharing them with your friends. You've reached a major milestone in your life and a rich complex raspberry cake is the perfect complement to the perfect day.

Strawberry - Strawberries are a girls best friends next to diamonds. A strawberry cake is luscious and full flavored while being fun and playful at the same time. The perfect complement to spring and winter sweet sixteen's a strawberry cake says that you are fun and fresh and not afraid to show off.

Ice Cream - Everyone loves ice cream and everyone will love you. You aren't afraid to get messy and everyone loves you for it. Ice cream is rich and full flavored while being cool at the same time. You see yourself as a trendsetter but keep your friends right by your side.



Icing and Decoration

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Now that you've figured out what kind of cake best fits your personality, we can figure out what icing and decoration combination to creat the look you want. Here are a few icing ideas:

Fondant - Is a covering for cakes made of sugar and water cooked and then cooled to make a smooth outer covering for cakes. Rolled fondant is generally time intensive but can deliver the best looking icing/covering for a cake.

Butter cream - Made of butter and powdered sugar primarily this icing is fluffy light and airy.

Cooked Frostings - The lightest of all icings these are generally made from whipped eggs and are very delicate like a meringue pie.

Whipped Cream - Made of powdered sugar and cream this frosting is heavier than butter cream and cooked frostings.

Royal Icing - This is the gel like icing that you see brightly colored used primarily for decoration and writing.

Ganache - Chocolate and cream make up this icing and it can be used in a variety of situations in formed balls or as frosting for the cake. Rich and fluffy while maintaining complexity.

Glaze - Powdered sugar and various types of liquids form an easy way to cover and decorate a cake in a shiny crust.

Where Should I get my Cake? quincenera birthday cake

For the best possible results you should look for a local pastry shop or wedding cake shop that can deliver the cake style that you are looking for. A good bakery will be able to find out information about you and incorporate that into the design of the cake. A good rule of thumb is that a cake will cost between $4-$8 per person including delivery and setup. You should be able to go to the shop and have a tasting of the different styles of cakes until you find one that you love. A lot of time goes into creating truly wonderful cakes but the result is worth it. Check out our preferred vendors in DC, VA and MD. The cake is the centerpiece of your decorations and the best part is that you and your guests get to eat it! Below are a few resources for sweet sixteen birthday cakes worth checking out.

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