New Hampshire Magazine's Bride Spring Summer 2024 - 50

The Confection Creator
Q A&
with cake artist Henny Bogardus
Baker and frosting enthusiast Henny Bogardus of
Henny B Cakes in Littleton is here for all of life's little
moments and believes each should taste as good as
they look. Growing up with her Danish grandmother's
love of the kitchen, Bogardus' culinary passions
started early and are still baked into each work of
art that she creates today. Featuring intricate floral
motifs, ribbons, stencil designs and more, each of her
bespoke confections hit the (sweet) spot and are the
perfect centerpiece to any special day.
Q: What inspires your
creative process?
A: When I start to design a cake
for a wedding, I carefully study
the mood board and the color palette,
floral design and installation pieces.
I also like to look at the venue and its
location-the small details play an
important part of my inspiration. I use
these elements to design a cake that
will become a cohesive piece within
the wedding brand, while also having
the cake's presence be deserving of its
own moment during the reception.
Q: Describe your baking and
A: I believe a wedding cake is one
confectionery aesthetic.
of the most admired elements of
a wedding, and guests get equally
excited and even look forward to
seeing it! I strive to create cakes that
are elegant, timeless and remain
beautiful even when you pause to
admire your anniversary photos. I'm
passionate about creating botanically
correct flowers out of sugarpaste for
my cakes. I've fallen in love with this
artform and the intricate detail and
romance it adds to my wedding cakes.
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Q:
How would you recommend
incorporating the cake into
the reception timeline?
A: Many times couples say they
just want small handheld
desserts because they think that no
one eats the cake. This tends to be
true! Most guests really look forward
to seeing a tiered wedding cake that
also gives the reception a bit of an
added wow factor. If you think about
" Most guests really look forward to seeing a
tiered wedding cake that also gives the reception
a bit of an added wow factor. "
Q: When should couples start
A: I think it's always a good idea
thinking about their cake?
to reach out to the baker about
nine months before your event. Most
wedding cake designers book up
quickly. Reaching out with as many
details as possible, and to discuss
your design and style, can be helpful
for the bride and baker and ensures
you are both a good fit for the big
day.
it, when else will you be able to have
a special tiered cake just for you!
When the cake cutting is moved up in
the reception timeline and then sent
to the kitchen, each guest can enjoy
a slice of wedding cake because it's
incorporated into part of the entire
dinner service. This ensures every
guest will enjoy a piece before
dancing commences.
Q:
What cake trends are you
currently drawn to?
A: Trends change quickly, so it's
always hard to keep up, but I'm
enjoying the Lambeth-inspired double
piping on wedding cakes lately. It
takes me back to the times when I
was in a culinary school and we practiced
piping for hours at a time! I also
love the pressed flower cake trend
because I can incorporate my love of
flowers with my cakes.
hennybcakes.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kate Preftakes Photography
http://www.hennybcakes.com
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