There are many claims to the history of the groom's cake. One says it was sliced and boxed for the unmarried girls attending the wedding. They would take it home and place it under their pillow, hopeful to dream of their future husband.
Another says it was to be served by the groom, with a glass of wine, to the bridesmaids. Or it was to be saved and subsequently
shared with friends after the honeymoon.
Yet another source says the groom's cake became the top
layer of the bride's cake and was not served to guests. Instead, it was placed in a tin and drenched in brandy to preserve it for celebration of the couple's first anniversary.
Whatever its origins, the grooms cake is holds a prominent role in most Southern weddings. In some regions it is served at the rehearsal dinner. Here in Alabama, the grooms cake is served at the wedding reception right after the brides cake. It is displayed on its own table and generally reflects the hobbies or interests of the groom.
