The towering, seven-tiered show-stopper included vanilla and chocolate flavors, plus Bacardi 8 creme anglaise and D'usse cognac caramel sauce. "The wedding cake was a course in itself," said Laure ...

Ensure that the greaseproof paper comes above the tin by about 9cm/3in so the top of the cake doesn’t burn. For the 30cm/12in tier, cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until well combined.