Stacked vs. Layered Wedding Cakes
When you picture a wedding cake in your mind, you doubtless see a tall cake, in the shape of a pyramid: wide at the bottom, rising to a point at the top. However, two distinct styles of cakes give this effect: the stacked cake and the layered cake.
A stacked wedding cake is made up of layers that sit directly on top of one another. To keep the layers from sinking in, little poles or separators are pushed into each one. Layers can be stacked straight up or even asymmetrically. This style has become increasingly popular in comparison to the traditional tiered design.
A tiered wedding cake also gives a multi-layered effect. However, each layer is separated and supported by pillars. Unlike the separators used in a stacked cake, these pillars are several inches high and clearly visible. The open space between each layer allows for flowers to be placed in between. Decor can also be wrapped around the columns themselves.
Which should you choose? It’s a matter of taste, however, tiered cakes are easier to preserve. If you plan an outdoors wedding, a tiered cake is better, as it will be less likely to melt.