We love candy! And what better way to tempt your guests’ sweet tooth than by covering your wedding cake with colourful candy to match your wedding theme. A monochromatic pattern of M&Ms can match your bridesmaids dresses and flowers and rock candy adds just enough shimmer to mirror your blinged out affair. Gather candy-covered inspiration for your cake from these 14 delectable wedding desserts.

In my opinion, a summer celebration just wouldn’t be complete without any ice cream involved. But, if an ice cream bar doesn’t appeal to you, how about ice cream-inspired chocolates? Right now, I’m loving these Ice Cream Parlor Truffles from Godiva. Don’t they look absolutely delish? Available in a variety of forms (bars, lollipops, etc.), these decadent chocolates come in classic flavours including neapolitan, mint chocolate and, who could ever resist, rocky road! The packaging in itself is also divine, love the whole faux ice cream bucket idea–definitely a great wedding favour for your guests!

These whimsical wedding cakes from Choccywooccydoodah (a Britain cake shop) really take things to the next level. Specializing in chocolate-based cakes and treats, this sweet shop knows how to whip up a delicious and decadent confection coated in fine Belgian chocolate. From fun and funky tiers to elegant and chic designs, there’s a treat for every bridal style type. And, the sweetness doesn’t end there as they can also create personalized chocolate favours in any mold/shape of your liking. Yum!

I don’t know about you but I’m not a huge fan of cigars to begin with. However, if presented in the form of decadent chocolate, I just might find myself tempted enough to stray away from my whole opinion on them entirely. Molded to look like real life cigars, Godiva has transformed this masculine item into a delicious, pure milk chocolate dessert–now that’s what I’m talking about! These would make excellent gifts for both the men and women in your bridal party, or, they’d make a nice treat as part of your welcome gift bag to your out-of-town guests.

]]> http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/rosies-ideas/2011/05/18/grooms-gift-chocolate-cigars/feed/ 0 http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/royal-wedding/2011/04/06/chocolate-biscuit-cake-anyone/ http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/royal-wedding/2011/04/06/chocolate-biscuit-cake-anyone/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:40:33 +0000 Roseanne Dela Rosa http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/?p=18673 As we mentioned a few weeks back, the royal wedding will not only have one,...]]>

As we mentioned a few weeks back, the royal wedding will not only have one, but TWO delicious cakes. One being a Chocolate Biscuit Cake (Will’s choice of course). Today, The Toronto Star published a delicious recipe for the treat. And here’s the kicker, you don’t even have to bake it. In a nutshell, chocolate biscuit cake is exactly as it sounds, it’s made out of biscuits covered in nothing but decadent chocolate. Thinking about making it for yourself? It would definitely be a bridal shower hit and is so easy to create. Here’s the recipe for those of you who want to give it a try–we certainly will! Enjoy.

Chocolate Biscuit Cake

4 tbsp (60 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
4 oz (110 g) dark chocolate, chopped
1 large egg, beaten
8 oz (225 g) McVities Rich Tea Biscuits (about 28), or other tea biscuits (such as Social Tea or Marie/Maria), broken into almond-sized pieces

Icing:
8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate, chopped

Line bottom of 7-inch/18-cm (or other small) non-stick springform pan with parchment. Butter sides.

In medium bowl using electric mixer on medium, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

In top of double boiler, or in stainless steel bowl set over pot of simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring. Stir in butter mixture. Stir in egg. Remove from heat; fold in biscuits, stirring until well coated.

Spoon biscuit mixture into prepared cake pan, filling all gaps on bottom (it will be the top when unmolded). Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours until cold and firm.

Remove cake from fridge. Remove ring from springform pan. Turn cake upside down on cooling rack set over parchment-lined baking sheet; remove bottom and parchment.

In top of double boiler or in stainless steel bowl set over pot of simmering water, melt dark chocolate, stirring. Slowly pour over cake, filling crevices and smoothing top and sides using offset spatula.

Let cake stand at room temperature until set, at least 1 hour. Carefully run knife around bottom of cake where it has stuck to rack, then transfer cake to serving plate.

What could be more decadent and luxurious than a box of Godiva chocolates to give to your guests? Not only do these beautifully sculpted sweets (from a couture cake to a pretty petal) look good, but they sure do taste delicious as well. Flavours for specific chocolate favours range the gamut from velvety chocolate ganache to creamy vanilla ganache to milk chocolate praline–yum!

For all you chocolate lovers out there, I bet you wouldn’t be able to resist these yummy pure dark chocolate pops from VanillaStick. I’d think they would be a superb addition to any sweets table! And, not only do they look decadent but they come with super-cute packaging. Now, for those of you who AREN’T huge cocoa fans, they also carry strawberry and vanilla chocolate. But, if you’re going to indulge, then definitely their Violet Bouquet (pictured above), which is made out of strawberry and dark chocolate, makes for a sinful, yet petite, treat!

I didn’t even know Boston Cream Whoopie Pies existed until I spotted these decadent treats from Bakers Royale. How delish!! I suppose you could transform any type of treat into a whoopie pie. But, if you’re looking for a mini sweet with a hint of chocolate, I’m sure these would do the trick. They would certainly be a great accent for any wedding dessert table and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.