Wondering how to keep the top tier of your wedding cake intact for a whole year?  
If you want to preserve the top wedding cake tier out of tradition then there are a few tips that can help you do it successfully. Many people like to do this out of tradition so on their first wedding anniversary they can celebrate with their wedding cake.

However any cake that is in the freezer for a straight year is bound to be a bit stale.

Different cakes flavors and or fillings can be worse then others. For instance, the more delicate the cake ingredients the the dryer the cake will tend to become in the freezer.
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Cakes that do well in the freezer: chocolate, hazelnut, almond, and carrot cake.

Cakes that do not do so well in the freezer: white cake, cake with fresh fruit, and cakes with whipped cream fillings.

Here are some useful tips on storing the top tier:

1. Make sure you let the cater and their staff know you intend on saving the top tier.
2. Set someone in charge of taking the cake home with them since you may be heading straight out onto your honeymoon. You also want to give them the following tips to ensure they store it properly.
3. Remove any sugar flowers or other sugar decorations that may be on the cake, and set them aside.
4. Place the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to chill. This helps to make sure the icing hardens so it does not stick to the plastic wrap.

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