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Many of you are probably wondering what a groom's cake is.

The tradition has its origin in the seventeenth century. One belief states that the cake was a rich and dark fruit cake without frosting. Another source believes that the cake was a fruit cake covered with a white frosting that matched the brides cake, which was typically covered with spun sugar.

A more recent tradition is to have the groom's cake displayed next to the bride's cake. It is then cut and placed into individual boxes, and given to guests as a wedding favor. Sometimes the boxes are quite decorative with the couple's initials printed on the box.

It is difficult to believe that anyone observes this next tradition involving this cake. If a single, female guest takes a piece of the groom's cake home, and places it under her pillow while she sleeps, the tradition states that she will dream of her future husband. Hopefully, her dreams that night will not be a nightmare.

This manly cake is more popular in the United States than it is in Europe. However, Prince William did have a groom's cake at his Royal Wedding. Well, in English slang, it was actually a chocolate covered biscuit. In American slang, it was a chocolate covered cookie.

Even though it is still reliably rare, it is appearing at an increasing number of American weddings. Typically, it is a dark cake made and covered with chocolate. The cake's style is masculine. In other words, this cake does not have flowers or rosettes.

Sometimes the cake is served at the rehearsal dinner. Other times, it is used as an alternative to the bride's cake for guests who prefer chocolate. And, of course, some give it to guests as a wedding favor to be enjoyed at home.

More modern and less traditional wedding couples are more creative in the design of the groom's cake.

The cake often reflects the groom's hobbies or interests. You may see a cake in the shape of a musical instrument, or a favorite sport's team mascot. I have even seen cakes in the shape of a football stadium. Some cakes are humorous in nature, like the groom in a doghouse with a ball and chain locked to his ankle. More modern cakes also are made in flavors other than chocolate.

Do you need a groom's cake at your wedding? The short answer is no. But if you have a little extra money to spend, consider creating a groom's cake. It can add a little humor and variety to your wedding.

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Source by Charles Pennison