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April 30, 2024
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15 year cake: types, tips and photos to get it right

As small and intimate as the party is, it never seems to be complete without a good cake at the end. And if that's the way it is with all the birthdays, what will you say at a party as striking and symbolic as the 15th anniversary celebration, isn't it?

For those who have decided to celebrate the date in style with a traditional debutante party, it is important to stress that the 15 year old cake is so must be chosen with the same care as a wedding cake. After all, it will also appear in several photos, will be part of the decoration and will be seen by the guests. The difference is that by having the face of the birthday girl, the 15 year old cake gives room for even more creativity and personality.

"The wedding cake is something more traditional, white and with some color, usually light, that brides like," says Fátima Moreno, ceremonialist at Fátima Moreno Ceremonial e Eventos, in Rio Claro. “For 15 years, cakes are always bolder and more stripped down,” he adds, which does not mean that they do not require good planning to match the party, please the guests and not finish early.

Check out some tips to hit this choice!

6 Most Traditional Cake Types for 15th Birthday Party

Because it is a more elaborately decorated party with a larger number of guests, the 15th birthday party allows us to escape traditional cake formats such as round and simple rectangular and explore elegant and grandiose options such as scenographic or chocolate cakes. several floors. See below the most traditional options:

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1. Round Cake

One of the brides' favorite formats is also very much liked by debutantes for its versatility and also for giving a romantic and delicate idea. It is in this cake format, for example, that the naked, dripped, lacy, and other finishes are made, and this shape can be used for two or more story cakes.

The only downside is that the round cake is a little harder to cut. Usually, that famous circle is made in the central part that ends up yielding pieces of unequal size, which can affect the yield of the cake.

2. Square Cake

With an elegant and modern look, the square cake is undoubtedly one of the most practical cake formats. Easy to cut, it yields even pieces from start to finish, meaning no waste! In addition, the shape also has some versatility and can serve as a base for cakes of two or more floors.

3. Naked Cake

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Round in shape, the naked cake, as it is commonly called, emerged a few years ago and has been gaining more and more space at 15th birthday parties thanks to its rustic and charming look. Another nice thing about naked cake is that just by looking we know that it is not scenographic. On the other hand, precisely because it is not covered, it is a more limited cake in decoration, being generally restricted to icing sugar and some fruits, such as red ones.

4. Two Story Cake

This is not a mere whim. Having a cake with more than one floor is often important because it often has to compete for space with flower arrangements, candy pyramids, and other decorative items, at the risk of disappearing if it is too low. Already the two-story cake can be tall, but maintaining a romantic and minimalist charm, depending on the topping. Remember that, in terms of height, the base can be taller, with several layers of dough and stuffing.

5. Multistory Cake

It is the ideal choice for extravagantly decorated parties or even for those who want to draw attention to the cake, whether it is round or square. The cool thing about this type of cake is that it allows diverse and well elaborated toppings, with the possibility of mixing different colors, designs and textures. And don't worry if the number of guests doesn't justify five floors, since you can always put some that are set.

6. Scenic Cake

With the exception of naked cake, the set design can have any of the formats mentioned above. Although many people wrinkle their nose for this type of cake, it has several advantages, such as a better cost-benefit, the fact that it lasts all night and allows bold decorations, including American pasta, without affecting the taste. After all, is the cake real? it will be stored and can be made in the way that the birthday girl wishes in terms of flavor and softness.

Remembering that these are just the most traditional types of cake. Besides them, there are also several other types, such as the number cake, which is made in the format of figures, the sculpture cake, which reproduces some object, place, etc., among other options.

What to consider when choosing the cake

Known the types of cake, just choose and order the decoration according to the birthday girl's taste, right?

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In part. "Suitable models are those that please the customer," says Fatima. However, it does guarantee that some other factors must be taken into consideration when choosing. See below the main ones, according to the ceremonialist:

The style of your party: As seen earlier, each type or shape of cake gives a different message, and it should have to do with the rest of the decoration and atmosphere of the party. The most romantic and delicate, for example, go a long way with round cakes, two or more stories high, with lacy toppings, ruffles and / or flowers. Already parties in the ballad style go well with square or round cakes with designs, geometric shapes, etc.

Cake Table Decoration: In addition to the style of the party as a whole, Fatima points out that it is important to take into account mainly the table on which the cake will be. After all, this is a place for which guests always look curious when entering the party, especially when the cake shares space with the sweets. So it is worth thinking about the composition. Will the color appear in candy, cake or everything? Will the sweets be placed directly on the table or on raised supports? This will give you an idea to choose the shape, color and decoration of the cake.

The size and height of the flower arrangements: There is no way, flowers account for much of the decoration of 15-year parties. Imagine having a large, tall arrangement in the center of each table and a small cake? Or, on the contrary, discreet, minimalist flower arrangements and a glittering Baroque-style five-story cake with arabesques? So when choosing the cake, also think about how you want the flowers to maintain a style and proportion.

The number of guests: It is not because a party has fewer guests that it cannot have a five-story cake, after all, you can always make one or more scenographic floors. However, the number of guests may weigh in choosing the cake as different shapes and heights have different yields. In addition to the round cake, whose center many people do not like to serve, taller cakes, for example, generate heavier pieces, which may require a larger cake.

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Although it is quite a thing to think about, don't despair. After all, almost anything can be tailored to arrive at a result that is your face and your party, just talk to the pastry chef and the ceremonialist.

How to choose cake filling

? Cake flavor is very personal, but we must remember that the party has many people and it is important to think of a taste that pleases the largest number of people ,? says Fatima. The good news for debutantes is that, unlike wedding cakes, where traditional, more sophisticated fillings, such as nuts or fruit, are traditional, 15-year-old cakes can have childhood-like fillings. Fatima Moreno lists the most used below:

Chocolate: A real passion for most people, chocolate can appear in cake filling in a variety of ways, such as brigadeiro, ganache fillings, or accompanied by some other ingredient such as walnuts or strawberries. The key to pleasing most people is to balance the amount of sugar by choosing to combine it with less sugary dough and topping.
Truffle: The difference between the chocolate filling and the mashed one is that the latter has an alcoholic beverage in the composition, which gives it an extra layer of flavor. In addition, the truffle can be combined with white chocolate, strawberries, coconut, among other ingredients.
Strawberry: Another very popular option, the strawberry filling is one of the most versatile. If combined with whipped cream and white dough, it is elegant and very smooth. Already combined with dough and chocolate filling, it becomes sweeter and with a taste of childhood.
Ninho milk: Internet fever, where the most varied candy recipes emerge, Nest milk can be used as a 15-year-old cake filling and is also quite versatile. To avoid weighing the candy, combine it with dark chocolate or a neutral dough, such as sponge cake.

Remembering that these are the most popular filling flavors in general. According to Fatima, nothing prevents knowing your guests well, choosing bolder flavors. And don't be upset if, after spending a lot of time on this choice, someone chooses not to eat the cake because they don't like the taste. It's impossible to please everyone, so choose a flavor that makes you happy.

Don't miss the amount

There is no point in choosing a beautiful and tasty cake if it ends early. But how to calculate the quantity? According to Fatima Moreno, the answer is in the party menu.The greater the amount of food and sweets, the less cake will be consumed, with 80g of cake per person a reasonable amount. In the absence of sweets, it is worth increasing the portion so that everyone is satisfied.