Wedding Cake Flavors & Options
The taste, flavor, and texture of your wedding cake are equally as important as its appearance. The flavor should be distinguishable and the texture should be moist. The traditional wedding cake has been snow-white with a moderate vanilla flavor and white frosting. More recently, cake flavorings have taken on a variety of not-so-traditional characteristics.
The change has come about primarily due to the overall trend toward diverse cuisine alternatives, coinciding with popular flavoring trends. Without a doubt, the cake flavor should be decided upon by the bride and groom and should reflect the style of the wedding.
A more formal wedding would be nicely complemented with a more traditional cake flavor, while a themed wedding reception can succeed with a cake flavored and designed to coincide with the theme.
While not a rule of thumb, seasons do play a role in cake flavoring, with vanilla being pure as the winter’s driven snow, a lemon poppy seed flavor beams with spring sunshine, dark chocolate provides a delightfully earthy summertime treat, and a spiced carrot cake warms with autumnal overtones. Of course, a plain yellow cake always tastes heavenly and is appropriate at any time of year. Remember to ask your baker for taste samples of the different wedding cake flavors they offer.
Again, it is up to the bride and groom to decide on their cake’s flavor, and whatever makes them happy will also be pleasing to their guests.
Cake Frosting Choices
Wedding cake frosting types and flavors vary as much as cake styles and flavors. There is no right or wrong frosting type or flavor, but your frosting should complement the cake flavor and work well with your chosen decorations.
Factors to consider are the air temperature and reception location. Some cake frostings do not hold up well in warm, humid sunshine – buttercream may liquefy, gum paste flowers may go limp, chocolate curls may melt, and fresh flowers might wilt.
Outdoor receptions fall prey to insects that love sweets, and wind can wreak havoc with tablecloths and blowing particles.
Following is a list of frosting options to help you decide:
Butter Cream
A light and delicious butter-based frosting with unlimited flavoring options.
Gum Paste
A thick pasty frosting used for creating flowers, fruits, and other decorations.
Marzipan
A matte-finished coating made with an almond paste – deliciously unique.
Meringue
A light and airy frosting that works well with any flavor cake.
Rolled Fondant
A matte-finished coating that resembles porcelain and helps keep the cake fresh.
Royal
A very hard icing that works well with delicate decorations.
Cake Decorating Ideas
Wedding cake decorations vary widely and usually follow the design of the bride’s gown and the overall wedding theme.
A traditional, formal wedding style will be nicely complemented with a towering formal cake with an ornate and delicate lace pattern dappled with ribbons, bows, rosettes, pearls, and sequins – similar to those found on the bridal gown. The cake for a casual wedding reception can also be formal, but again usually follows the overall wedding style and is, therefore, less intricate.
The cake decorations can be made of gum paste, meringue, or marzipan, and can include sugared fruits such as miniature pears, berries, and champagne grapes. Fresh flowers add a beautiful touch to the cake, especially between tiers and on top. The flower arrangement should reflect the bride’s bouquet and other reception appointments. Be sure the flowers have not been treated with a chemical spray.
Other cake decorations include candles and fountains. Candles can be placed around the outer rim of the layers, and fountains are usually placed between the tiers and on top. Fountain types range from small and delicate to large, sprawling creations that extend from the wedding cake outward over the surrounding table area.
The traditional bride and groom statuette cake ornament is still widely used, as is the twin-bell style. When selecting your ornament, consider the weight in relation to the cake design. A heavy ornament atop a multi-tiered cake could pose the risk of falling and damaging the other layers of the cake.
Other ornament ideas include flowers, sparklers, a framed photograph of the couple, looped wedding rings, hearts, or a custom-made themed topper to coincide with a themed wedding.
.
| Photo | Title | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joy Ceremony Wedding Cake Decorations, Artificial Birthday Cake Flower Arrangement, Rose Flower Wedding Cake Toppers (Peach Cream) | On Sale Now | |
|
SAOROPEB 3D Butterfly Wall Decor 48 Pcs 4 Styles 3 Sizes, Gold Butterfly Decorations for Butterfly Birthday Decorations Butterfly Party Decorations Cake Decorations, Removable Stickers (Gold) | $6.99 ($0.15 / Count) | On Sale Now |
|
Boho Cake Topper Flower Palm Leaves Cake Decorations for Bohemian Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Party Supplies (White) | On Sale Now | |
|
TANG SONG Rustic Style Stainless Steel Wedding Cake Knife and Serving Set Resin Plastic Handle with Twine Heart Love Wood Tag and Burlap Lace Design | $13.99 | On Sale Now |
|
Edible Pearl Sugar Sprinkles White Candy 120g/ 4.2oz Baking Edible Cake Decorations Cupcake Toppers Cookie Decorating Ice Cream Toppings Celebrations Shaker Jar Wedding Shower Party Christmas Supplies | $7.90 ($1.87 / Ounce) | On Sale Now |
|
Acrylic Alphabet Cake Topper DIY Custom Cupcake Toppers with A-Z Letter Mirrored Gold Picks for Personalized Name Cake Decorations Anniversary Wedding Baby Shower Happy Birthday Party Supplies | On Sale Now | |
|
Luxtomi - Wedding Cake Toppers, Wedding Cake Toppers Bride and Groom, Custom Cake Topper, Customize Your Own Anniversary (Style 1, Metallic Gold Both Sides) | $24.99 | On Sale Now |
|
JIEEIN Mr and Mrs Cake Topper, Bride and Groom Sign Wedding, Engagement Cake Toppers Decorations, Double-faced Gold Glitter | $7.99 | On Sale Now |
|
12 PCS Wedding Engagement Anniversary Cake Decorations Kit with Mr and Mrs Cake Topper Rose Flower Leaves Cake Toppers Decorations | On Sale Now | |
|
Clear Acrylic Cupcake Stand 4 Tier Square for Birthday, Wedding Party, Graduation, Anniversary, Gender Reveal Party Decor, LED Light String Cupcake Tower Holder, Party Supplies Decorations for Display | On Sale Now | |
|
Acrylic Alphabet Cake Topper DIY Personalized Name Cupcake Toppers with A-Z Letter Mirrored Gold Picks for Custom Wedding Cake Decorations Baby Shower Happy Birthday Party Supplies (Uppercase) | $5.59 | On Sale Now |
|
Wedding Cake Topper - Rustic Theme for Bridal Shower Engagement Anniversary Party Decoration , Personalized Heart Shaped , Wooden | $7.97 | On Sale Now |
|
Timtin 28 Pieces Boho Cake Toppers Wedding Cake Topper Cake Decorations Faux Flower Palm Leaves Eucalyptus Leaves Dried Flowers Cupcake Toppers for Birthday Party Wedding Supplies(Natural) | $9.99 | On Sale Now |
|
Serra Flora Artificial Flowers Combo for DIY Centerpieces Arrangements Wedding Bridal Bouquet Table Chair Candle Holder Baby Shower Cake Flower Home Decor | $17.99 ($0.43 / count) | On Sale Now |
|
AW BRIDAL Cake Cutting Set for Wedding- Mr and Mrs Cake Cutter, Wedding Cake Knife and Server Set Personalized Anniversary Engagement Gifts | $15.99 | On Sale Now |
|
28 Pcs Boho Cake Topper Decorations Vintage Artificial Rose Flowers Leaves for Cake Decorating Kit Dried Faux Flower Decor for Bohemian Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Birthday Party Supplies (D) | On Sale Now | |
|
EBOOT 4 Row 10 Yard Acrylic Rhinestone Diamond Ribbon for Wedding Cakes Rhinestone Ribbons Sliver Diamond Crystal Rhinestone Ribbon Roll Stickers for Arts Crafts Projects | $5.99 ($0.20 / Foot) | On Sale Now |
|
Cake Stand Set-8 Pcs Gold Cake Stand -Dessert Table Display Set-Cake Stands for Dessert Table-Table Decoration Display Tower Plate for Baby Shower, Wedding, Birthday Party, Chrismas Celebration | $62.98 | On Sale Now |
|
24 PCS Balls Cake Toppers Bubble Mini Balloon Topper Pearl Insert Cupcake DIY Decoration for Wedding Anniversary Graduation Birthday Party Baby Shower | $8.99 | On Sale Now |
|
18 PCS Natural Boho Cake Topper with Artificial Seeded Eucalyptus Leaves Stems Gold Balls Palm Leaves White Flowers 1M Hemp Rope for DIY Cake Decorations Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Party Supplies | On Sale Now | |
|
Mr and Mrs Cake Topper Rhinestone Crystal Metal Love Wedding Cake Topper Funny Bride and Groom, Gold | $12.99 | On Sale Now |
|
|
Wedding Cake Topper - Rustic Theme for Bridal Shower Engagement Anniversary Party Decoration , Personalized Heart Shaped , Wooden | $7.97 | On Sale Now |
|
Personalized Wedding Cake Topper, Wooden Cake Toppers, Mr Mrs Heart Customized Wedding Date And Last Name To Be Bride & Groom | On Sale Now | |
|
Mr & Mrs Cake Topper ,Bride and Groom Cake Topper, Wedding Anniversary Rings , Engagement Party Decorations (Silver) | $8.99 | On Sale Now |
|
Fashioncraft Vintage Style Double Heart Design Cake Topper/Centerpiece, One Size, Cream | On Sale Now | |
|
Luxtomi - Wedding Cake Toppers, Wedding Cake Toppers Bride and Groom, Custom Cake Topper, Customize Your Own Anniversary Mr and Mrs Cake Topper by Choosing The Design, Color, Text Size Made in USA | $24.99 | On Sale Now |
|
|
Joy Ceremony Wedding Cake Decorations, Artificial Birthday Cake Flower Arrangement, Rose Flower Wedding Cake Toppers (Peach Cream) | On Sale Now | |
|
Mr & Mrs Cake Topper, Wedding Bridal Shower Engagement Anniversary Monogram Acrylic Decoration Gift Favors, Silver | $7.99 | On Sale Now |
|
4 Pieces Silver Crown Cake Topper Birthday Mini Flower Bouquet Crown Cupcake Toppers Crystal Pearl Tiara Wedding Crown Cake Top Hair Ornament for Doll Flower Arrangements Wedding Baby Shower Decor | $9.99 | On Sale Now |
|
LOVENJOY Gift Boxed Two Hearts One Love Rhinestone Wedding Cake Topper Silver | $17.39 | On Sale Now |
|
Weddingstar Romantic Dip Dancing Bride and Groom Couple Figurine for Cakes, Non Customizable | $49.99 | On Sale Now |
|
Mr and Mrs Wedding Cake Topper - Premium Silver Metal - Sparkly Wedding or Anniversary Cake Topper - Now Protected in a Box | $15.99 | On Sale Now |
|
Rustic Wedding Arrow Cake Topper | Decoration | Beach wedding | Bridal Shower | Initials Cake Topper | Rustic Country Chic Wedding Top | $16.99 | On Sale Now |
