\nAt Amycakes Bakery, I helped hundreds of couples find the\u00a0perfect wedding cake flavor. Learn my insider tips and find the seven\u00a0best wedding cake flavors\u00a0(and bakery-tested recipes) to make your wedding cake better than you ever dreamed of!<\/p>\n
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Whether you’re a pastry chef or a bride searching for the\u00a0perfect cake\u00a0flavors, you’re in the right place! I’m spilling all the beans and sharing my all-time most popular wedding cake recipes and\u00a0flavor combinations\u00a0to set you up for success! <\/p>\n
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Each of my\u00a0professional bakery recipes\u00a0has been refined over the years to ensure the most tender, moist, and flavorful cakes possible. The\u00a0wedding guests\u00a0will talk about these cakes for years! <\/p>\n
Moist Vanilla Almond Cake<\/p>\n
If you want something timeless and classic, this is it! My\u00a0vanilla\u00a0almond cake\u00a0recipe\u00a0has been served at countless weddings for a reason. It’s an updated twist on\u00a0traditional white cake, with a subtle nuttiness from the almond extract that tastes wonderful with a\u00a0variety of fillings\u00a0and frostings!<\/p>\n
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Red Velvet Cake<\/p>\n
My\u00a0ultra-moist red velvet cake\u00a0recipe is a fun alternative to chocolate wedding cake and looks stunning under naked frosting. It’s an excellent choice any time of the year and looks just as gorgeous during the summer as it does during the winter. Serve with my go-to vanilla buttercream, or keep it classic with tangy cream cheese frosting!<\/p>\n
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Strawberry Cake<\/p>\n
Especially if you’re hosting a spring or summer wedding, my fresh-from-the-vine\u00a0strawberry cake\u00a0is one of my all-time most popular flavors! It has layers and layers of real strawberries in the cake, strawberry compote filling, and strawberry buttercream frosting. It makes the most perfectly pink cake for any wedding day!<\/p>\n
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Rich Chocolate Cake<\/p>\n
If you’re a\u00a0chocolate lover, this one is for you! Layer my\u00a0super-moist\u00a0dark chocolate cake\u00a0with rich\u00a0chocolate ganache\u00a0and fluffy chocolate buttercream for a cake your\u00a0wedding guests\u00a0will remember forever. There are so many ways to adjust this recipe to suit your preferences: add a strawberry filling and chocolate-covered strawberries, decorate it with homemade cake truffles, or keep it simple with a stunning chocolate drip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Super Moist Pumpkin Cake<\/p>\n
For a memorable fall wedding, make the most of the season by serving a warm, cozy spice cake! My\u00a0moist pumpkin cake\u00a0is absolute heaven on earth with fluffy cinnamon buttercream, and little snickerdoodles and greens cascading down the tiers. My spiced\u00a0carrot cake\u00a0is a great alternative, too!<\/p>\n
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Lemon Cake<\/p>\n
The tart, sweet pop of\u00a0lemon curd cake\u00a0is the perfect way to end any wedding reception! It’s such a classic flavor, and the simple, subtle yellow color looks stunning even with simple decorations, like fresh lemon slices and berries. Such a timeless flavor!<\/p>\n
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Professional Bakery Tips When Choosing the Best Wedding Cake Flavors<\/p>\n
Offer options.\u00a0Most guests love having a variety of wedding cake flavor options to choose from. One popular cake option is to have a traditional tiered vanilla wedding cake and then offer a variety of other flavors on the side.<\/p>\n
Keep it all white. You can also make each tier a different flavor and keep the look cohesive with vanilla (white) icing all around the outside of the cakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reveal the inside on the outside.\u00a0I also love to highlight the flavors on the inside with decorations on the outside. For example, you can serve a tri-colored Neapolitan cake with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate tiers and matching frostings.<\/p>\n
Save the best for yourself.\u00a0If you’re keeping the top tier to freeze for tradition, pick your favorite flavor for this one! This is also a great option if you want something really off-the-wall or unique.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Keep it the same. If your cake has minimal icing (like a semi-iced or naked cake), it’s usually best to have the same flavor throughout so all the cake tiers look consistent in color.<\/p>\n
Decorate with the season.\u00a0Some flavors can be served all year long, but serving a seasonal cake (or using seasonal garnishes) can really set the theme. For summer weddings, use lots of berries and fresh fruits. For fall and winter weddings, think red velvet or cinnamon spice cakes like my carrot cake or\u00a0snickerdoodle cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Set up a cake bar.\u00a0Love cakes and want to offer a variety of options for your guests? Set up a dessert bar with several small, flavor-themed cakes! Guests love admiring the cake table and deciding which flavor to try. When I got married, I made 13 different flavors for our cakes, and our guests still talk about it!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wedding Day Logistics<\/p>\n
Consider temperature.\u00a0Butter melts between 80-100F. For warm-weather weddings, make sure you consider how to keep the cake below that temperature to avoid a melty mess. Another option is to use a stabilized frosting made with shortening and\u00a0Instant Clearjel, like my go-to\u00a0vanilla buttercream.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Plan wisely for serving. When selecting flavors for a large, tiered wedding cake, consider who’ll be cutting it. \u00a0If it’s a friend or family member, you might want to stick to just two flavors and alternate them on each tier. This makes it easier to serve and provides an equal distribution of flavors. If, for example, you only have chocolate on the bottom tier, it could mean a longer wait for guests eager for chocolate. <\/p>\n
However, if a professional caterer handles the cake, you may have more freedom to mix and match flavors\u2013it’s a good idea to consult with your cake cutter first to figure out the best approach! To get the most out of your wedding cake, be sure to check out my\u00a0cake cutting guide!<\/p>\n
Plan for travel.\u00a0Learn\u00a0how to transport a wedding cake\u00a0to make sure this special bake makes it to the venue safely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hope this guide helped you find the best wedding cake flavors for your\u00a0big day! If you love baking cakes and want the best dessert recipes sent directly to your inbox, be sure to subscribe for email updates and follow @amycakesbakes on social media. Happy Baking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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