Groom's Cake - A Southern Tradition

Ahh, groom's cake. It's a little something for the groom so that he knows he does have a say for some things in the wedding. Sort of like throwing a bone to a dog; a meatless, hollowed out bone.

In case you are sitting there in some little cottage village in Austria asking, "Was ist das cake?", a groom's cake is a southern American tradition where the groom (along with the bride) would have a wedding cake as well. Many of these cakes represent some stereotypical male quality (like pissing in the kitchen sink while drunk) or can just be a way to introduce a different type of flavored cake (like fruitcake). It all started with the armadillo cake so that is how I am going to start this thread.

You know those singing fishes that your husband/boyfriend think are just so hilarious but we think are just plain lame?

The cake armadillo has the same overall effect.

Sherlly (Chattanooga, TN)

If I was the bride...

...I would stick my finger around the whole edge of the cake and lick off the frosting. &$%# the guest.

gregkendallball (flickr.com)

I dare say, I dare say...

...ther'd be some good ole' cotton picking going on!
I also dare say that you must love your tractor a whole bunch to make it the centerpiece of your wedding cake.

vacekrae (flickr.com)



That's all for now. What's that? You want to hear more about the tradition surrounding the groom's cake?
Well, the grooms cake is typically placed beside the main wedding cake. However, many women may wish it to be on a separate table so that the meticulous presentation for the bridal cake may not be disturbed. While a piece of the bride's cake is given to everyone to enjoy on site, the groom's cake is usually served in small boxes as a party favor to take home and enjoy later.
Ok, that's it for now, y'all hear? Now y'all skedaddle!