Luxurious Three-Tier Wedding Cake

Introduction

A wedding is a momentous occasion, and what better way to celebrate than with a luxurious three-tier wedding cake? This cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds. It features a moist vanilla sponge, a tangy raspberry filling, and a smooth Swiss meringue buttercream frosting, all covered with a layer of fondant for a sleek finish.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 18 cups all-purpose flour
• 16 cups granulated sugar
• 12 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 24 large eggs
• 8 cups whole milk
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 8 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 4 cups raspberry jam

For the frosting:

• 24 large egg whites
• 8 cups granulated sugar
• 6 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the fondant:

• 8 lbs ready-to-use white fondant

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate container, combine the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the liquid components into the dry ones, stirring until they are just blended.
3. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to cool down completely
4. To make the frosting, combine the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove the bowl from the heat and beat the mixture on high speed until it cools and forms stiff peaks.
5. Gradually add the butter, one piece at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
6. To assemble the cake, level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife. Place one layer on a cake stand and spread a layer of raspberry jam on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
7. Frost the entire cake with a thin layer of the Swiss meringue buttercream to create a crumb coat. Chill the cake for about 30 minutes, then frost the cake with a final layer of buttercream.
8. Roll out the fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and carefully cover the cake, smoothing out any wrinkles or air bubbles.
9. Decorate the cake as desired.

Benefits

1. Baking is a great way to express creativity.
2. It can be a fun and rewarding process.
3. You can control the ingredients, making it healthier than store-bought versions.
4. It’s a great way to impress your guests.
5. It can be a bonding activity if done with loved ones.
6. Homemade cakes have a unique and special feel.
7. It can be a form of stress relief.
8. You can customize the cake to your liking.
9. It’s a great way to showcase your baking skills.
10. The satisfaction of seeing the final product is incomparable.

Fun Facts

1. The custom of a wedding cake originates from ancient Rome, where a loaf of bread was shattered over the bride’s head for the sake of fertility. 
2. The first sweet wedding cake appeared in 1655.
3. White icing was a symbol of wealth and social importance in Victorian times.
4. The act of slicing the cake is filled with symbolism.
5. The largest wedding cake ever made weighed 15,032 pounds.
6. Queen Victoria’s wedding cake tipped the scales at an impressive 300 pounds.
7. The tradition of eating the wedding cake on the first anniversary came from the tradition of having a tiered cake.
8. The most expensive wedding cake cost $30 million.
9. Wedding cakes were initially made to bestow good fortune on all attendees and the wedded pair.
10. In medieval times, guests would bring small cakes and stack them, if the couple could kiss over the stack, it was considered good luck.

I hope you enjoy making this luxurious three-tier wedding cake! Happy baking