Many couples believe that using dummy tiers for a display cake can significantly reduce their wedding cake costs, while serving separate cutting cakes from the kitchen to feed their guests. This is a common misconception that many people have. And here's why:
The Cost of a Fake Cake vs. a Real Cake
Regardless of whether it is real or fake, creating a beautifully designed wedding cake demands the same level of skill.
A 'fake display' wedding cake needs to be iced and decorated. This process takes just as much time and effort as a real cake.
Additionally, the cutting cakes to serve your guests (AKA kitchen cakes or sheet cakes) must be baked, iced, and prepared for serving. When you add up the costs of both the decorated fake cake and the cutting cakes, choosing an entirely edible wedding cake will likely be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
In fact, when you're ordering both a display cake and separate cutting cakes, you're effectively commissioning two cakes. Double the work, double the materials, and ultimately, more expense.
Fake cakes have their place, but only ever to add more when you don't need it, but want it.
