A wedding cake is a very important part of the mood and decor of a wedding. Most wedding cakes are several layers high and are adorned with various decorations and ornaments.  They are the most incredibly designed and most anticipated cakes amongst any other celebration! As far as cakes go, a wedding cake takes the cake! However, not all of them will cost you an arm and a leg. The prices of wedding cakes can vary greatly depending upon the specifications of the cake. Price is decided by a multitude of factors including but not limited to: number of flavors, number of layers, type of and quality of decor, frosting design, serving size, ingredients, and other factors.

Deciding which cake would be the best for you would depend entirely upon preference, unless you are working with a low budget. A standard wedding cake will be three layers high and will contain one flavor. The prices of wedding cake varies greatly, from $1.50 per serving to $20.00 per serving, depending upon the type of cake and the baker. A standard three layer vanilla sponge cake with a bride and groom on the top can be found for $2 per serving, or lower at local bakeries , while a decadent cheese cake will cost you a lot more (anywhere from $5 to $20). Keep in mind that the type of frosting can add a lot to the cost-per-slice as well. If you would like fondant frosting 9 a very smooth and silky type of frosting) then it can cost you up to $5 more per slice! It would take you all day to read about the different types of wedding cakes there are, and even then you would not be finished learning, simply because there is an endless amount of possibilities with such a customizable item.

If you want the most expensive and grandest wedding cake for your wedding, then you can expect to pay several thousand dollars. Most people would like a cake that is somewhere in between affordable and outrageously expensive. If you are unsure as to what would be a good deal on a wedding cake, be sure to compare as many prices as you can. Call a few bakeries in your area and ask them for a quote on a specific type of cake. See what kind of rates they give you, and you will begin to understand the world of wedding cake pricing. It is a good idea to set a budget, and to make sure you are getting a good deal before you decide to buy. Not shopping around could cause you to pay two or three times as much as you should have!

Once you have become familiar with wedding cake prices, you can then make an informed decision based upon your individual taste and design preferences. Then once you have decided on the type of cake you want, you can begin comparing quotes from multiple local bakeries. Alternatively, you can go online and check out one of the many online bakeries that deliver high quality wedding cakes. This will ensure that you are not getting ripped off and that you are getting exactly what you pay for. If you find that the type of cake you want is too expensive, then you can simply decrease the size and order the same kind of cake, only smaller. However, try to keep in mind how many guests you will be having, as you want everyone to be able to try a piece of your wedding cake.