Make a Torta Bomboniera (Wedding Favor Cake)

Not sure what to give your wedding guests as a thank you favor? How about designing something unique and different, such as a favor cake?

Originating in Italy, this interesting favor is called a Torta Bomboniera. The original idea uses decorative carton favor boxes which are then set into place to form a tiered "wedding cake."

The favor boxes are decorated with designs upon which an object is glued to the top of the box. For example, if you were having a beach wedding, you could use light blue or sea foam green boxes with a seashell design imprinted on them. A small seashell could then be glued to the top of the box near the outside edge. This, in essence, becomes your decorative "frosting".

Within each favor box guests will find Jordan almonds, mints, candies or whatever you choose to place in the boxes, along with a printed favor tag.

The "favor cake" is assembled on larger round 1" high cake box or hat box lids which have been decorated (they form the platform to hold the "cake" together). Once assembled, you can place your creation on a side table where guests can admire the decoration and take a "piece" of the "cake" as their thank you gift.

What a wonderfully unique wedding favor idea!

For more information and instructions on how to go about making your own Torta Bomboniera, check out the article: Make A Favor Cake at ehow.com. They also have a few design ideas with pictures.

The video below features a favor cake with murano glass shells - perfect for a beach themed wedding. (Note: there is no sound with this video).