Tempting Tower

From the pulled-sugar tux To the pressed-sugar gown, The sweet candy couple Will paint the cake town! From their sugary heads To their saccharine shoes, They're the topmost of all To spread the good news. They've layers of goodness Stacked under their feet, First, a moistened red velvet Of chocolatey sweet ... Below that, two inches Of soft coconut cream, That rests on two layers Of strawberry dream! A tangy, tart lemon cake Is what lays beneath, Then almond vanilla Circles all like a wreath. Two inches of spice cake Then gives that support, And under that, still, Is a rich German torte. The base of Cake Mountain, This pyramid pleasure, Is double-fudge marble, A sweet, scrumptious treasure! But it all looks the same - Frosted art, to the eyes, With all the fun layers As a wedding surprise! But the rose-gilded sides All coated with frosting, Aren't nearly as steep As what it's all costing! But don't worry, each inch Of mouth-watering ice, Is confection perfection, And well worth the price. But if you're still craving The sweet stuff that's inside, Seems the groom craves that, too, When he looks ... At the bride! ** 2nd Place in the "Relishing Cake Poetry Contest", Julia Ward, Sponsor. **