Choosing Your Cake Flavours
Your wedding cake should surpass all others in flavor, extending beyond mere tastefulness. Exceptional flavor (or, if we want to get technical, mouthfeel) involves creating a light, soft, and moist (apologies!) cake with a delicate yet rich balance of flavors. Whether it's a subtle vanilla or a vibrant lemon, you and your guests should immediately recognize and savor the distinct taste. Crafting the best wedding cake flavors involves three key considerations:
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Carefully Selected Ingredients:
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I choose professional-grade ingredients of the highest British quality, ensuring they meet high welfare standards (details available on my eco page).
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Gentle Hand Mixing:
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I delicately mix the ingredients by hand or with a hand mixer to achieve the perfect consistency.
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Attentive Baking and Moisture Preservation:
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Each cake is meticulously baked to preserve moisture and softness. Importantly, none of my cakes are ever frozen, allowing you to enjoy the freshness on the day and for days afterward.
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I want you to savor your cake and feel it was worth every penny. I aim to surprise your guests with the exceptional taste of a truly good cake. Over the past few years, I've tested and perfected all my flavors, ensuring they stand among the best wedding cake flavors in the UK. However, you don't have to take my word for it. Let me demonstrate the superiority of my wedding cake flavors at a consultation.
What does a wedding cake look like on the inside?
Each cake consists of four individually baked, handmade layers of light and fluffy sponge, complemented by three layers of flavorful fillings. For chiffon and buttercream cakes, a sumptuous layer of buttercream envelops the layers.
To enhance the experience for you and your guests, every wedding cake is accompanied by flavor cards. These cards not only detail the flavors but also provide allergen information on the back for each variant. Furthermore, the cards list the sustainable ingredients used, such as organic butter and Fairtrade sugar, underscoring a commitment to quality and ethical sourcing.
Struggling to choose?
If you find it challenging to decide on a cake flavor, I always suggest considering the time of year you're getting married. Seasons are often associated with specific flavors and feelings. Winter and Autumn evoke rich, chocolatey sensations, while Summer and Spring bring to mind light, fruity sentiments. For more detailed inspiration on seasonal wedding planning, I've shared additional insights on Winter and Summer weddings on my blog.
If that doesn't provide clarity, you might also think about the other desserts you plan to serve on the day. For instance, if you're already featuring a chocolate pudding, you may want to opt for a different flavor for your cake to offer variety
Choose your consultation flavours…
It seems like you're providing advice on selecting a wedding cake flavor based on the season and other elements of the wedding. That's a thoughtful approach! Considering the time of year and the overall theme of the wedding can indeed help in choosing a cake flavor that complements the atmosphere and enhances the overall experience for the guests.
Your suggestion to align the cake flavor with the desserts being served on the day is also a practical consideration. It allows for variety and ensures that the different components of the meal complement each other.
For those who are still struggling with the decision, exploring more detailed inspiration on your blog for both Winter and Summer weddings could be beneficial. It's always helpful to have more ideas and examples to spark creativity and help couples envision the perfect cake for their special day.
Do you have any specific questions or concerns about wedding planning or cake flavor selection that you'd like assistance with?
​CHIFFON GATAUX CAKE
Chiffon cake, one of the exquisite creations in the world of sweet pastries, falls into the special category of Foam Cakes, renowned for its distinctive structure: soft and delicately aerated. What sets chiffon cake apart is how it combines its key ingredients, including ultra-fine flour, finely leavened flour, and high-quality vegetable oil.
The innovation of chiffon cake originates from the skillful process of whipping egg whites, creating a smooth texture and delicate air bubbles. The refined combination of these elements results in a unique flavor, excellent leavening, and a delicate moisture on the palate that no other type of cake can compare to. Each slice of chiffon cake becomes a meticulous work of art, showcasing respect and precision in both ingredients and the baking process. Chiffon cake and sponge cake may appear quite similar at first glance, but in reality, they are two distinct creations in the culinary world with entirely different methods and structures.
Vanalli Chiffon Cake​
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it's soft, smooth, slightly airy, and has a natural elasticity.
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Orange chiffon cake
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It carries a subtle fragrance and characteristic tanginess from the orange. The cake features a refreshing taste of fresh orange and displays a charming light orange color. This dessert is soft, smooth, and light, providing a uniquely delicate sensation for the palate. Orange Chiffon Cake is the perfect blend of natural flavor and lightness, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
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Lemon Yogurt Chiffon Cake
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The Lemon Yogurt Chiffon Cake is an epitome of the elegant combination between the soft and airy texture on the outside of the chiffon cake and the moistness and tanginess characteristic of yogurt, along with the juicy flavor of lemon. When you take a bite of this cake, you embark on a delightful flavor journey: a harmonious blend of sweetness and tanginess, the refreshing taste of lemon, and the distinctive aroma of citrus. This is not just a dessert but also a culinary masterpiece for the entire family.
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Coffee Chiffon Cake
If you appreciate the unique flavor of coffee and have a sweet tooth, then coffee chiffon cake is an excellent choice. This dessert combines the delicate aroma of coffee with the distinctive scent of chiffon cake. The harmonious blend of the slight bitterness from the coffee and the sweet richness of chiffon cake creates a unique and enticing flavor. Coffee chiffon cake is sure to immerse you in its aroma and taste.
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English Green Tea/ Matcha Chiffon Cake
The enticing flavor of green tea always carries a special allure, and when applied to chiffon cake, the result is nothing short of wonderful. This intriguing green tea chiffon cake is more than just an ordinary dessert. Its unique and deep green color is a distinctive highlight. The delightful taste and sweetness of green tea are maximized, creating a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. It's the perfect combination of deliciousness and beauty, sure to make you fall in love with this cake.
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One of the standout features of 23rdcake is the taste of chiffon cake combined with matcha, chocolate, and vanilla. If chiffon cake is a temperamental, finicky lady with an unpredictable personality – where out of 10 people, 6 might fail to bake it – then butter cake is the more easygoing lady. However, both ladies boast high moisture content, making them suitable for wedding cakes.
The Flavour Menu
For the chocolate lovers…
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Chocolate Fudge
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My intensely chiffon chocolatey cake, filled with a chocolate buttercream.
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Chocolate Orange
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My intensely chocolatey chiffon cake with added orange, filled with a tart orange buttercream .
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Chocolate Caramel
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My intensely chocolatey chiffon cake, filled with my homemade salted caramel buttercream.
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Chocolate Hazelnut
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My intensely chocolatey chiffon cake, filled with a roasted hazelnut buttercream.
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Chocolate Peanut
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My intensely chocolatey chiffon cake, filled with a smooth peanut buttercream.
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Dark Chocolate Mint
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My intensely chocolatey sponge, filled with a chocolate mint buttercream. Ganache coatings would also be dark chocolate mint.
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Dark Chocolate Raspberry
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My intensely chocolatey chiffon cake, filled with a sharp, fruity raspberry buttercream.
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"For those seeking an extra layer of indulgence, both cream cheese and sour cream can be seamlessly incorporated into the buttercream upon customer request. This decadent combination creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable chocolate experience that caters to every palate preference.."
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For the vanilla lovers…
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Bristish Stawberry Jam
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My classic vanilla chiffon cake, filled with classic buttercream and a British strawberry jam (can also be swapped for British raspberry jam).
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Vanilla & Blackcurrant Jam
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My classic vanilla chiffon cake, filled with classic buttercream and a sharp, fruity British blackcurrant jam.
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Vanilla & Cherry Jam
My classic vanilla chiffon cake, filled with classic buttercream and a Bristish Cherry Jam.
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Vanilla & Creamcheese, Sourcream
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My classic vanilla chiffon cake, filled with classic buttercream and cream cheese and sourcream
For the fruit lovers…
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Vanilla & Blackcurrant
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My classic vanilla chiffon cake, filled with a sharp, fruity blackcurrant buttercream (can also be swapped for a raspberry/strawbery/Cherry buttercream).
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Lemon
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A delicious lemon chiffon cake, filled with a tart lemon buttercream (can also be made with orange or lime).
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Coconut & Lime
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A creamy coconut chiffon cake filled with a punchy lime buttercream.
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Raspberry & White Chocolate
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My classic chiffon cake studded with white chocolate chips, filled with a sharp, fruity raspberry buttercream.
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For the foodies…
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Orange & Poppy Seed
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An orange chiffon cake speckled with poppy seeds and filled with a tart orange buttercream.
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White Chocolate Passionfruit
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A vanilla and white chocolate chiffon​ cake, filled with a punchy homemade passionfruit curd.
Hazelnut & Caramel (in development)
Where do we start with choosing flavours?
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Most of my couples pick one crowd pleaser flavour and then one or two of their favourites. My most popular crowd pleaser flavours are:
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When it comes to choosing their personal favourites, according to my couples, the best wedding cake flavours are:
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Vanilla with strawberry jam
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Vanilla with blackcurrant jam (my favourite flavour!)
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Lemon
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Chocolate
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Chocolate orange
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Buttercream with Creamcheese and Sourcream