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04/24/2008
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bringing a traditional wedding cake from england?

Would it be really crazy to have my mother bring an extra large (66 portion- 25.5 cm X 5.5cm) or two/three bar cutting(1.36kg) fruit cake(s) with her from England? Personally, I hate sponge cakes unless they're red velvet and there's no way in hell that FH is allowing that. He hates it. I also hate American fruitcakes- they're too dry, nor do they have royal icing and marzipan on them, so that's out of the question. I want just one layer of Marks & Spencers traditional wedding cake. Also, I know my guests from England would appreciate it because then I'm keeping to our traditions to an extent.

I know my mom wouldn't mind bringing it with her (yes, it might be a bit of a hassle, but if it's what I want she'd do it after a lecture from my grandmother lol.) and really it's not *that* big. I'd really like to have some fruitcake there just because its my preference and its tradition (and it keeps better than sponge!) and while I could make my own with a M&S recipe, I really don't feel like it!



so, am I being totally off the wall here?
tags: cake, tradition, fruitcake, england, america, travel
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fabulousmrsklein
 |  Chicago, IL, United states  |  04/24/2008
well i have no idea what you are talking about when saw fruit cake i thought...ewwww... i see that it is different over there though, i think if you looked around you might find a baker over here that can do it for you :) goodluck, i hope you get your fruit cake ;)
candy4brandi
 |  Everett, WA, United states  |  04/24/2008
i have no idea what u are talking bout either and i hate fruit cake and regular cake thats why i am having apple pie. but like other girls have told me when i was asking about the apple pie...it's ur day do things ur way!
jeffandcarissa
 |  Kitchener, ON, Canada  |  04/25/2008
I agree with Mrs Klein about the finding a baker over here. I would look into that before trying to bring a cake overseas. But good luck with it
mamajea
 |  New westminster, BC, Canada  |  06/02/2008
I get what you are saying completely. I know about the tradition of the fruit cakes. I have a friend who's wife is Australian and they have the same tradition over there, had a fruit cake at their wedding, and brought the top tier back here to save for the first anniversary.  My suggestion to you as most North Americans do not enjoy a fruit cake, perhaps only at Christmas..that maybe you get your mom to bring you one tier, and incorporate in with the regular cake, your baker can do this no problem.....
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