The wedding cake is the centerpiece of the reception, with a special timeslot created out on the schedule for cutting and serving the cake. Over the years, the details and designs of wedding cakes have become more and more refined with fondant and sugar roses, intricate patterns and a seemingly infinite number of colors to choose from. But no matter how beautiful or aesthetically pleasing a wedding cake may be, what matters most is how it tastes.
Here are the 8 most popular wedding cake flavors to sweeten up your reception
1. Red Velvet
Red velvet cake is the perfect tone to represent love and romance on your wedding day. Appropriately named for its deep red color, Its flavoring is not quite chocolaty yet not quite vanilla either. It is rich and smooth and is commonly paired with cream cheese frosting. The deep red color of the sponge against the cream cheese frosting really makes for a special moment when cutting the cake.
2. Chocolate
Chocolate remains to be one of the most popular wedding cake flavors, With so many diverse levels of richness and options for flavor pairings. What typically is a childhood favorite can be promoted to a mature level when mixed with flavor accents such as mint, orange, and strawberry. Indulge in richness with chocolate fudge, or lighten the flavor by choosing a German chocolate cake.
3. White Chocolate with Raspberry
Combining the sweet richness of white chocolate with the tart fruitiness of raspberry is a leading combination that is rising in popularity. Whether it’s a raspberry jam, raspberry cream or fresh raspberry filling, this delicious pairing is a refreshing take on the traditional chocolate flavored cakes.
4. Lemon
Light and tangy, lemon cakes are one of the most popular flavor trends of the year. This citrus flavor is perfect for a spring wedding and is a great choice for couples who don’t want a cake that is too heavy and rich. Pair with raspberries or strawberries and whipped cream for a tasty fruity blend, or stick to lemon buttercream coating to complete the cake.
5. Vanilla
This is one of the most basic cakes and can be kept simple with vanilla frosting, or it can be dressed up any way you like with essentially any frosting, filling or fruit. You can’t go wrong with plain vanilla, and many couples are choosing to go with tradition with a vanilla wedding cake. It’s a great base for more exotic and fun flavors, so if you’re thinking about trying something out that may not necessarily be a crowd-pleaser, using a vanilla cake as a base is a good compromise.
6. Coconut and Lime
Rich and creamy coconut cake combined with a tangy and tart lime filling or frosting are a match made in heaven. Channel the tropics with this tasty flavor combo that is reminiscent of an island vacation. Perfect for those wanting a sweet and rich cake without having to choose from the chocolate flavor family.
7. Pink Champagne
Pink champagne wedding cakes are unique in that preferably of using water in the batter, champagne is used. The pink color is achieved with food coloring dye. What better way to celebrate than with some bubbly in your cake? Common fillings and toppings for a champagne cake include rum-flavored custard, dyed pink white chocolate shavings and Bavarian whipped cream.
8. Carrot
This soft, dense cake is moist and has a lovely consistency due to grated carrots and nuts being the main components of the batter. The ideal cake flavor for couples who want to go the non-traditional route, carrot cake is a popular choice. It is typically deliciously paired with a cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake is a great alternative to the more common flavors such as chocolate and vanilla.
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