in the south, traditionally the groom's cake was chocolate and served as the dessert at the rehearsal dinner. It was a gift from the bride.
Since the mid 20th century, the cake was of a whimsical design that had something to do with the groom's hobbies or something representational of the groom.
in recent years it has moved from the rehearsal dinner to the reception as an alternative flavor to the regular wedding cake.
