You don’t have to be a pro baker to pull off this big-occasion dessert.

Traditional wedding cakes may have fallen out of favor, but they can still be a deliciously symbolic part of your big day. Four professional bakers tell us how to get a cake that’s worth the cost.

Here's how to remove a stuck cake from its pan: Reheat the pan, loosen the edges of the cake with a spatula, then flip onto a rack for a mess-free release.