Picking the Flavors for Your Wedding Cake

Having a hard time deciding what flavor wedding cake to serve at your reception? You're not alone. So many couples struggle to make this big dessert decision. To help make it easier, we asked a baker of wedding cakes Sacramento to share the flavors they are most frequently asked to make for brides and grooms.

Having a hard time deciding what flavor wedding cake to serve at your reception? You're not alone. So many couples struggle to make this big dessert decision. To help make it easier, we asked four cake bakers from around the country to share the flavors they are most frequently asked to make for brides and grooms.

POPULAR WEDDING CAKE FLAVORS

Vanilla

Surprised? A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, classic vanilla cake is a go-to option for many brides and grooms. The deliciously simple flavor works well with nearly any type of frosting and filling. But, according to Jennifer Toce, owner of Birchgrove Baking in Montpelier, Vermont, "We get quite a few requests for vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream. It's a classic for a reason!"

Chocolate

Chocolate lovers may feel conflicted when it comes time to choose cake flavors and fillings. You may be wondering, "Can I really serve something other than a white wedding cake?" Why yes—you can! As a richer alternative to vanilla, chocolate cake also reigns supreme at weddings. The indulgent dessert is often complemented with buttercream, caramel, or raspberry.

Funfetti

Lisa Lundin, head baker and cake artist at Just Desserts Bakery and Cafe in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, says funfetti has drastically risen in popularity. The colorful cake is characterized by its abundance of sprinkles, which are mixed into the batter prior to baking. Betsy Thorleifson, owner of Nine Cakes in Brooklyn, New York, credits funfetti's popularity to its inherent fun factor. "It's truly fun and always brings out smiles!" she says.

Lemon

You can have a royal wedding of your own by following Meghan and Harry's and serving a wedding cake flavor of lemon elderflower. A zesty and tangy confection, lemon cake takes center stage at many warm-weather weddings, since the flavor comes across as tartly refreshing.

Spice Cakes

Spice cakes were once very popular choices for wedding cakes. Bring back the classic while adding a bright and delicious citrus filling. For extra beauty, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the edges of the frosting, if desired. Comforting and festive flavors are highly requested during the cold months.

Rich Flavors

Besides being a showpiece, your cake should taste amazing too. When you meet with prospective bakers, taste lots of flavors. Don't be afraid to stray from vanilla and chocolate. And don't forget to sample fillings too—many bakers are working with complex flavorings, like guava and mango or hazelnut and mocha.

Almond

Thanks in part to its versatility and sweet flavor, almond cake shows up on big-day dessert spreads everywhere. Toce gets frequent requests for almond cake with salted caramel and caramel buttercream, while Metcalf's customers prefer a lemon and blueberry filling. Thorleifson chooses to switch things up by offering almond pear cake with a hint of cardamom.

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