How can you surprise your guests? What to cook to make the holiday memorable for a long time? Such questions torment every housewife who organizes a celebration, be it a birthday or another occasion. Standard cakes will not surprise anyone, so we have selected 13 completely new ideas that will help add variety to the party and make the dessert unforgettable.

A treat for true fast food lovers. Replacing sweets with something more satisfying or even turning a burger cake into a main course is an extraordinary idea. Make sure your guests will appreciate this “dessert” and get down to business right away!

The cake is easy to prepare: just make the blanks, and then the only problem left is the construction of the structure. To do this, you need to take toothpicks or any other thin rods that will hold the burgers, connect them together and make a pyramid to your taste!

Another variation of this cake is burgers made from sweet ingredients. Believe me, your guests definitely did not expect such a surprise!

2. Fruit or vegetable cake

In contrast to the previous option, we suggest considering a kind of cake made from berries and fruits or vegetables. It is, of course, not easy to make such a structure, but it is certain that it will amaze the guests. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always in demand, so you don't have to guess what to add or remove to please your guests. In this case, you can add everything from eggplant to fragrant strawberries!

3. Gingerbread house

The fairy tale about Hansel and Gretel will come true if you prepare or order a gingerbread house for the New Year's table. This delicacy is difficult to make, so it is not on the list of the most popular, which means it will not only delight guests with its unusual taste, but also surprise. The soft dough will dissolve in your mouth, and the appearance of the house will create a New Year's atmosphere, because it is on Christmas and New Year's Eve that it is customary to serve gingerbread treats to the table!

A more classic option is gingerbread cake. Adding such an ingredient will turn the most ordinary dessert into a real flavor bomb.

4. Pasta pyramid

The French treat of macarons has become extremely popular lately. And this is not surprising - delicate almond-based cookies with a creamy layer will appeal to even the most picky gourmets. This sweetness with the flavors of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and currants is easy to prepare at home, so replacing a cake with it even for the most lavish celebrations is a completely appropriate idea!

5. Cake pop cake

This dessert is called a small cake on a stick due to the fact that its composition and taste resemble the cakes of standard pies and cakes. But from the appearance of the treat you can’t tell that the dough is just as loose and rich. Cake pops resemble lollipops, being small balls decorated with icing, chocolate or even honey. Cake pops can be used to create a charming composition in the form of a cake, and thanks to the variety of flavors, no guest will be left without a treat.

6. Marmalade or jelly cake

A treat for real sweet tooths. For a children's party, for example, a cake with a layer of marmalade or a melt-in-your-mouth soufflé decorated with gummy bears or worms will come in very handy. And a cake made of viscous and tender marshmallow interspersed with fruit marmalade will not leave any lover of sweets indifferent!

The easiest, but equally delicious option is jelly cake. The dessert has a not too cloying taste, and the holiday atmosphere will be added to it by drawings in the form of flowers or inscriptions made to order by the pastry chef or with his own hand using a special pastry syringe.

7. Marshmallow Cake

The stretchy little marshmallows have become a huge hit over the past few years. A cake made from them, of course, will not be for everyone, but such a composition is a delight for the hostess’s eyes. Colored sweets will be an excellent dessert for a children's party, a wedding, or for a company of real sweet tooths, because a cake made exclusively from marshmallows is very sugary and not everyone will like it.

8. M&M's and KitKat Cake

How to make a cake from two ingredients? Easily! If these two ingredients are already self-sufficient products. The “filling” for the dessert will be M&M’s candies, and the original frame will be KitKat chocolate bars or any other chocolates. On the one hand, this is exactly the kind of treat that you don’t need to bother with and stand at the stove for a long time. On the other hand, the “cake” uses sweets that everyone loves, and each guest can take as much as he wants.

9. Raffaello candy cake

This design can be a set of candies both in “naked” form and in packaged form. This cake is suitable as a birthday gift or an unusual and eye-catching treat for guests. The undoubted advantage of a cake made from sealed sweets is that it can be made easily and very quickly, only by using ingenuity and a sense of taste. But even a dessert decorated with naked candies will not leave any guest indifferent.

Try surprising your guests with a cold dessert! This could be a cake made as an assortment with several flavors of ice cream, berry, fruit or even cheese ice cream with various additives.

Dessert in the form of a real cake, the layer and top of which will consist entirely of ice cream, will also be relevant. Unlike usual treats, this is not so sweet and, moreover, reminiscent of childhood.

A composition of juicy donuts with vanilla, condensed milk, chocolate or strawberry filling will be an excellent replacement for a cake at a holiday. They are easy to prepare, and the variety of flavors will provide a choice for guests who, for example, prefer the least sweet and neutral desserts.

Of course, unlike the above options, this one is not so original, but any guest will be enchanted when looking at it. Delicate roses made from cream, coupled with an airy sponge cake, will create an atmosphere of tenderness at a bachelorette party, wedding or daughter’s birthday. And special ingredients will help make flowers not only of different shades, but also of different tastes.

A wedding is a very important and memorable event in the life of every person. And they celebrate this event in different ways. For some, the wedding is lavish and according to all the traditions (rites, decorations, cake, dance), while for others it is more modest and quiet. Everyone knows that a cake is an extremely important part of a wedding, but there are also weddings without a cake.

Do you need a cake for a wedding?

Very often, young people and their parents ask the question: “Do I need a cake at a wedding or not?” Indeed, in most cases, by the time the cake appears at the party, many guests are either drunk or already so full that there is no room for the cake. Because of this, the cake is either not eaten completely or goes to waste. Of course, this is a beautiful and important part of serving the cake to the godfathers on the table of the newlyweds “so that life will be sweet,” but it turns out that the money for the cake was practically thrown into the trash. This is what so often worries young people. Of course, if the remains of the cake are taken away and served on the second day of the celebration, then maybe all of it will be eaten, but as practice shows, the cake is also not in great demand on the second day of the wedding.

So what about the cake at the wedding? Should I order or not? After all, a wedding without a cake would also be somehow wrong (not according to tradition or something).
There is an answer to this question. Still, you need a cake, but since it is served at the end and often goes to waste, it’s easy to either take a not very large cake or serve it a little earlier than the end of the celebration.

A wedding without a cake is not bad either. Some newlyweds serve the cake on the second day of the wedding; there are usually not many guests there, so the cake is not so big, which naturally requires less costs.

Well, no cake and no cake. Well, it’s a bit of a deviation from customs, but it’s not scary, the main thing in a wedding celebration for the newlyweds is to bite the loaf, break the glass, the mother-in-law should tie a scarf to the bride instead of a veil, the first dance, and the rest are just add-ons to make it more fun and save time and attention keep the guests busy.

What can replace a wedding cake?

In the case when, according to customs, sweets should still be present at a wedding celebration, but the cake is still expensive and not profitable, it can be replaced with something else sweet.

You can replace the wedding cake with small cakes for the young, for example with figures of the bride and groom. It’s not even a bad option to replace the wedding cake.

It’s also a good option when a cake or pastry at a wedding is served only to the children present and non-drinking guests with tea, and, of course, to the young people. Then the cake is small and costs less.

If the wedding is without a cake on the first day, then you can diversify the second day with something sweet, not necessarily cake and pastries, you can put cupcakes, candies, marshmallows and cookies on the table.

At some weddings, it is customary to serve a loaf instead of a cake, a large loaf decorated with flowers made from cream.

You can also replace the cake with such a tasty and unusual treat as a basket of mastic flowers. Roses are made from mastic and wrapped in foil; the number of roses should correspond to the number of guests at the wedding. Each guest can either eat the sweet treat at the wedding itself, or take it with them and enjoy it at home, which is also convenient, since the flower is wrapped in foil.

A wedding without a cake, in principle, happens often today and is therefore not new. Therefore, you don’t even have to look for options to replace the cake with something else.

A wedding without a sweet cake, but with an excellent substitute!

Since some young people do not want to spend money on a sweet big cake and even replacing it with cakes or other sweets, they can be offered the option of replacing it with an inedible, beautiful and cheerful cake.

Or give them such a cake (preferably a cash one, of course!)

And so you can replace the cake with a cake made of money, or just a beautiful dummy made of cardboard, decorated with flowers made of corrugated paper and ribbons.

Another good option would be a fake cake, on which instead of decorations there is a photo of the newlyweds, and each guest will take a piece as a souvenir with a photo of the bride and groom. A great option for a competition to sell pieces of this cake to guests.

A cake made from bottles of champagne or other strong drinks will be very much appreciated at a wedding, especially if each guest takes a “piece” of such a cake with them.

And a mixed version of chocolate bottle cake. Both a drink and a snack at once. A cake that has always been received with a bang.

There is also a cake option that the groom gives to the bride or vice versa. This cake is naturally inedible, made from postcards (which the newlyweds gave to each other during their relationship before the wedding) or from elements of gifts and photographs. You will get a wonderful memorable and beautiful cake.

So a wedding without a cake is not so scary if you find a good, and most importantly fun and memorable replacement!

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Everyone loves sweet, tender pastries. But what if you want to treat yourself to something delicious, but due to a calorie-counting diet or health problems, some ingredients are simply prohibited? We know a few secrets that will help you prepare a sweet table without them. Moreover, the taste of cakes and pastries will be no different from traditional ones. Today we’ll tell you how you can replace sugar in a cake and how to bake a cake without flour.

How to replace flour in a cake?

Traditionally, wheat flour is used in confectionery products. This is due to the properties of the product, which people appreciated 11 thousand years ago. The crushed grains contain a large amount of gluten (up to 14%), which holds the product together, and ascorbic acid, which gives airiness and fluffiness. However, there are people who cannot have flour:

• For those suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, wheat gluten can settle on the intestinal walls.
• Diabetics and overweight – wheat grain is filled with carbohydrates.
• Allergy sufferers - grinding includes gluten.

LavanderSweets are also served with green tea, kiwi, and strawberries. Mini cakes are suitable for a holiday table and as a light snack after fitness.

How to replace sugar in cake?

Sugar is common, but not the only sweetness. Rapidly disintegrating and penetrating into the blood, white grains instantly increase glucose levels. It gives a good mood and stimulates performance. But unused excess is deposited on the sides. How to replace sugar in a cake and preserve the taste of desserts?

Some plants contain inulin. The substance gives sweetness, but is harmless for diabetics and does not affect the figure. In our confectionery we use:

• Jerusalem artichoke syrup.
• Agave syrup.

The result is amazing, fluffy baked goods – berry and almond treats. All products can be purchased to order. They are tasty and at the same time very healthy.

I'm already pretty tired of regular Christmas cakes. Therefore, the question arises, what to cook for “sweet” and how to please yourself and your guests!

In this article you will find 10 interesting ideas for treats that will decorate your table and are perfect for your holiday!

Cakepops

Cakepops literally mean “cake on a stick.” These are beautiful and delicious mini-cakes made from sponge cookies, sprinkled with icing, cookies, sprinkles, etc. They can have any color, shape, including cartoon characters. Without a doubt, cakepops will appeal to adults and children and will become the highlight of your holiday table!

Marshmallow

Marshmallows are light marshmallow-like candies that taste like marshmallows. The beauty of this sweet is that they can also be added to coffee, tea or cocoa. When dissolved, they give the drink a special shade. This treat will allow you to enjoy it without gaining extra weight!

Macarons

Macarons are unusual almond cakes made from egg whites, powdered sugar and food coloring. They are not only bright and beautiful, but also extremely light! Their main advantage is that it is impossible to get dirty with them, and this is important during tea drinking!

donut cake

What can donut lovers dream about? Well, of course, about a big cake made of donuts! What better time to enjoy your favorite delicacies than on your birthday! Delicious, simple and original!

Cupcakes

Cupcake is a miniature cake for one person. These cute, tender and beautiful cakes will be an excellent alternative to cake. The convenience is that they do not need to be cut. You just need to give each guest a cupcake!

candy cake

This original cake will be an elegant highlight of your table, which, no doubt, will be appreciated by those present, regardless of their age! Fresh and original solution!

Nuts and fruits

Do you prefer to eat not only tasty, but also healthy? Take note of this nut and fruit cake! A charge of energy and a great mood is guaranteed to all those present!

Cookie cake

Those who like to cook on their own will surely love this version of the treat! You need to bake several large round cookies, stack them on top of each other and fill the layers between them with cream, fruit and everything else you love! It will be delicious at home!

Ice cream

Ice cream does not need praise and praise! There's not a person in the world who doesn't love ice cream, so you can't go wrong by including it in your holiday menu!

Marmalade cake

Do you like marmalade? Then this option is for you! A tasty, light and beautiful treat will decorate your table! The absence of extra pounds and a feeling of lightness is guaranteed!

Choose a treat according to your taste, occasion and style of the holiday and your event will definitely be a success, be it,