Candles for the cake: varieties, recommendations for the selection

Long gone are the usual cakes decorated with flowers and the inscription "Happy Birthday!". Today they look like real works of art, where absolutely any subject is present. The fantasy of pastry chefs knows no bounds. But traditionally, the most exquisite culinary masterpiece and simple homemade cake are decorated with candles, this is an integral part of the holiday, especially for children. There are a large number of all kinds of candles that you have to figure out.

Fire has always played an important role in a person's life. With its help, for a long time they tried to attract the gods. The candle appeared when man finally tamed the flame. Celebrating a birthday with a cake has come to us since ancient times. Even the Romans, getting ready for the holiday, treated everyone to sweet pastries. But who came up with the idea of ​​putting candles on the cake, and then, making a wish, blow them out? No one knows for sure - where this custom came from, but everyone is sure that it is beautiful and original.

This moment awaits the birthday person or the main character of the holiday, especially the children. And then, with sincere joy and delight, they blow on the tongues of flame to make the wish come true. It was believed that on his birthday, his guardian angel is next to a person. And if the birthday man has something in mind on this day, then he must blow out the light and everything will definitely come true.

Consider the variety of cake candles available in stores today for various events.

• Classic. These candles can be purchased at almost any store or supermarket. Their design is very simple, they differ only in color. Made from food grade paraffin. They are placed on the cake in the same quantity as the birthday or memorable date. Classic candles are the cheapest, about 50 rubles. per packing. Suitable for all categories of birthday people.

• "Lotus flower". An unusual beautiful invention of Chinese dreamers. It is presented in the form of a pink, red or white lotus flower, in the center of which there is a sparkling fireworks candle, as well as small candles on each of the petals. While the fireworks are on (lasting a minute), a melody sounds. Sold assembled. The design is easy in operation, you just open the sealed candle, insert it into the cake and set it on fire. It is better to light the small candles on the petals first, then the main one in the center of the flower. It is not worth saving on such candles. Better to buy at a higher price, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises at the holiday. The cheap one may not open up or not catch fire at all.

• With colored flames. Very original and magical. When you look at such candles, it seems that you are in a fairy tale. The secret is that each wick is impregnated with a special chemical solution and each burns with its own flame color. Such products can be bought from 100 rubles. for 5 pcs. After they have burned out, it is recommended to ventilate the room.

• Enduring. These candles do not differ much in appearance from ordinary cake candles. But no matter how you try to blow them out, you will fail. They are not inflated. A special chemical element has been added to their composition, which makes the wick light up when blown out.In this case, only water can help. Usually these candles are purchased for pranking older children and adults. Price - from 150 rubles. for 10 pcs.

• Edible. Candles are not very popular. Perhaps due to the high price. This pleasure costs more than 600 rubles. for 5 pieces, made of chocolate or mastic. These are ordinary candies with a wick inside. Their choice is small. Such candles are especially suitable for cake without frills, with a flat top.

• In the form of a number. These candles are also made from wax. They can be of a variety of colors and shades. It's easy to blow them out, even if you have to supply 3 pieces. The price of one candle ranges from 50 to 100 rubles. It all depends on the size.

• Nominal. You can find almost any name of the hero of the occasion on the purchased candle. The individuality and simplicity of this type is in great demand for birthday people of different ages and genders. Price - from 50 rubles.

• Cold Fountain. The most popular cake fireworks. They are used for decoration not only at birthday parties, but also at weddings or at grand openings. When ignited, these candles represent a shining stream of silver or multi-colored sparks half a meter high. Such a decoration looks very stylish and impressive, it is safe in the room, you can hold it in your hands and not get burned, but the fountain must be held strictly vertically. Typically, these candles are sold in 4 pieces. packaged. This is enough for a standard cake size. It is placed using a plastic spike-leg. Ignited with matches or a lighter.

• Wedding. This chic zest for a wedding came to us from Europe. Candles in the form of wedding mini-figures of the bride and groom or intertwined wedding rings will give even the most modest cake a spectacular look and make the final of any ceremony colorful. The price starts from 700 rubles.

• In the form of letters. Multifunctional option for candles. You can arrange phrases with congratulations, wishes, names. The price is not high, for one letter - from 20 rubles.

• At the peaks. There is a very large selection of such candles with rich colors - white, black, golden, silver. They also represent all kinds of figures. It can be cars, balls, animals, cartoon characters. Price from 30 rubles. per piece

• New Years. These candles in the form of Santa Claus or a Christmas tree will decorate not only the cake, but the entire table, create a festive atmosphere, a feeling of coziness and warmth. Prices - from 200 rubles. You can buy it on New Year's Eve at any gift shop.

• La Moore. If you want to organize a pleasant evening for your loved one and pleasantly surprise him, make a marriage proposal or just congratulate you on Valentine's Day, then these bright red heart-shaped candles are for you. They are lightly scented, which makes the atmosphere more romantic. Bake a heart-shaped cake, arrange the hearts and the surprise is ready. Your other half will remember such an unforgettable moment for a long time. Such a set of candles costs from 100 rubles. for 6 pcs. You can buy it at any gift shop.

• Thin. If you want to impress your guests with exquisite originality, then these candles are for you. Ultra-thin long candles of different colors will make your cake a culinary masterpiece. The set includes 24 pcs. 15 cm long. They look very delicate, do not create carbon deposits. Only food coloring is used. Candles are sold without supports, but they are convenient to place on the cake anyway.

• "Zigzag". Very unusual candles. If you are tired of straight specimens, then these are more original, wriggling like little snakes. Includes 10 pcs. different color. Made from natural stearin, they do not give deposits.

• "Camouflage". If you have baked a cake for your beloved men on February 23 and do not know how to decorate it, just buy these candles. This is a set of 5 pieces. green with figures of military equipment costs from 120 rubles. per set. Products are made of stearin and plastic.

• Musical. This is a bright pink straight candle 8 cm high with a gilded base.The music turns on regardless of whether the candle is on or not. You just need to turn the base and the melody "Happi Birthday to You" will play. The price is about 175 rubles. for 1 pc.

There is no limit to the imagination of our producers. Candles for cake are in demand among consumers, and the manufacturer is trying to please with novelties for every taste. On the counters you can find electronic candles covered with gold, transforming candles, stars, self-stretching, children's - with funny dolls. More and more options appear.

Review of the musical candle "Lotus", see below.