Deciding Between a Wedding Cake or Cupcakes? We Ask Experts Crumb de la Crumb
Monday, October 10, 2011
Recently, I talked to Lorie from Crumb de la Crumb to get her thoughts on cakes vs cupcakes. How do couples decide, and what are their options if they go with cupcakes instead of a traditional tiered wedding cake?
ABG: What is the best way for a bride and groom to make the decision between a wedding cake or cupcakes?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: It’s hard to say, some people initially come in and think cupcakes will be cheaper. But once they get cupcakes for every guest, and a small cake to cut, it ends up being pretty close in price so they realize cupcakes won’t necessarily save them a ton of money. It usually comes down to whether or not the couple would like a more traditional look. Cupcakes tend to lend themselves to a much more casual wedding, while a traditional cake is generally preferred for a more elegant event.
ABG: Are cupcakes still a popular option for brides and grooms?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: Yes! I don’t see them going anywhere for a while. Some trends come and go, but I believe this one will stick around. But, when it comes to cake vs cupcakes, you just can’t get the same product out of a cupcake.
ABG: What is the price difference between cupcakes and a cake for a wedding, say for 100 guests?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: If the design chosen for the cupcakes is a simple one, it usually ranges between $50-$100 less than a traditional wedding cake. But it really does depend on the design. If a couple wants something more than just icing, maybe a medallion or an initial on every cupcake, that adds a lot of work to each cupcake which will raise the price. Most of those pieces can be up to $1/each which can add up.
ABG: What kinds of limitations do you have with design on a cupcake versus a cake?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: Cupcakes obviously have a lot less cake to them, which can dry them out faster. Also the design and wow factor is limited because you are working with a much smaller surface. As mentioned before, you can add small design pieces to each cupcake, but that is about as far as it goes.
ABG: You also offer Crumbteenies, right? Tell us about those and when those are a better option than cupcakes.
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: We found that so many brides wanted cupcakes, but a little more dressed up and special. We infuse our cakes with a marinade to keep them moist, add texture, and enhance the flavor. We can’t do that with our cupcakes, so we came up with Crumbteenies! We infuse a regular cake with flavor, which can be a liqueur, fruit flavor, or anything else really. Then we cut the Crumbteenies out of the cake so you get the fullness of the infusion (top to bottom, edge to edge). We then wrap each Crumbteenie in a decorative wrapper that can be customized to match the wedding or event. The flavor far surpasses the flavor we can offer in a cupcake.
ABG: If a couple chooses cupcakes over a traditional wedding cake, are the flavor options typically the same?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: As we mentioned before, with our Crumbteenies we can offer the same flavors as we do for our cakes. And we can also customize flavors depending on the tastes of the bride and groom. We can create cupcakes with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, marble, red velvet and carrot, and can add a filling, but cannot do the infusions.
ABG: What are some popular ways to display cupcakes at a wedding reception?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: This can be a challenge. A lot of people use cupcake towers, which gives the presence of a traditional wedding cake. We have some that we have created that we rent out. Another option is to have plates stacked at different levels on a dessert table.
ABG: What are some options for displaying a “cake topper” if a couple chooses cupcakes?
CRUMB DE LA CRUMB: We find that for almost every couple who gets cupcakes, they also get a 6-inch tier to cut, so they typically put it on that. As a general rule, I’m seeing more often than not that couples skip the cake topper and opt to leave that part of the cake blank or use flowers to decorate it.
All photos courtesy of Crumb de la Crumb.
For more information on what Crumb de la Crumb can do for your wedding or next event, visit their website at crumbdelacrumb.com. And take some time to visit their newly opened café for breakfast or lunch. The Cottage Café is located at 162 Belle Forest Circle, Nashville and is open from 10:30 am – 2 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. They carry delicious food along with some of their Crumb de la Crumb desserts!
About the Author:
Newlywed Sara
I was so excited when I came across Ashley’s Bride Guide during my wedding planning process. I had been in a bunch of weddings, but hardly any in Nashville so I was starting from scratch. It was a great resource for us to get ideas and find vendors as we planned our big day. I am so excited to be able to add to the information for Nashville brides and help them create the day of their dreams! As a newlywed (3 weeks down!), I hope I can bring a fresh perspective to all those brides-to-be out there! I loved weddings before, and after going through the planning and execution of our own wedding, I feel blessed to be able to share everything we learned with other Nashville couples!
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Posted on October 10, 2011 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Cakes & Food, Inspiration & Trends, Wedding Resources
