Ritual presents the wedding cake at weddings began in England in medieval times, or about the 15th century. When the wedding cake made of wheat, and oddly enough, the cake was thrown to the bride as a symbol of fertility. At that time, the wedding cake are also served as a dessert.
Not only wedding cakes but also all the baked goods, including scones and biscuits, piled high and the pair tried to kiss the top of the cake. The higher the pile the better and if successful kissed the top of the cake without dropping it believed all marriages will have prosperity.
In the 1600s, a French chef who came to visit England was quite surprised with the ritual of stacking the cake which he considered less tidy. He recommends using a broom handle as a landmark that holds the cake. But this does not last long.
In the 17th century, "bride pie" is a popular wedding cake. Ranging from sweet pies to contain mutton mince pies. At that time, imitation ring inserted into the pie into the waiting for the guests who are still single. If they got a ring in the pie, they mean the next bride.
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