Later fruit cakes were served and, by the 1600s, dessert cakes. In the 19th century, white icing was expensive because of the high cost of refined sugar, so it was served only by the rich.

Of course a duplicate was made, just in case. P.S., $40,000 then is worth over $100,000 now. 4. Liza Minnelli and David Gest’s $40,000 Red Accent Wedding Cake (Palermo Bakery) ...

According to a recent survey by the Knot, the average Manhattan wedding cake cost $8.58 per portion last year, compared to $4.08 nationwide. Yes, the cake can cost more than the ring.

This cake from Flour Power in Chalmette, from the wedding reception of Charlotte LeCorgne and Mike Baracco, Dec. 3, 2016, features fresh flowers on top that complement the natural icing style.

Entertainment Gay wedding cake toppers: the good, the bland and the tacky Published: Apr. 19, 2015, 3:08 p.m. By Tamara Ikenberg ...

Her cake toppers have included couples on double bicycles, pairs of love birds, and a bride and groom in a yellow canoe. Typically, her wooden characters are based on a photograph, and closely ...