Are Cupcakes a Good Alternative to a Wedding Cake?
Cupcakes are certainly a great alternative to a wedding cake if you’re looking to share a sweet treat with your guests that’s portable, bite-size, and much more budget-friendly than a wedding cake (which, according to the Bridal Association of America, now averages $543 per cake). “Cupcakes are for everyone,” says Nichelle Stephens, cupcake expert and blogger for Cupcakes Take the Cake, a blog obsessively dedicated to all things cupcake-related. “At weddings, I’ve seen many weight-conscious people refuse a slice of cake, but a cupcake is an indulgence that people seem to love.” Cupcakes for Every Season You should avoid purchasing certain types of cupcakes depending on the season (example: chocolate cupcakes will melt in the summertime, and fruit-filled ones could spoil). Stephens suggests you keep it light in the spring and summer and save your ganache or pudding-filled cupcakes for a wintertime wedding. “A light cupcake, such as angel food cake or lemon, is better for a summer, outdo
