How to Choose the Perfect
Wedding Cake Flavour

Choosing a wedding cake flavour should be one of the fun parts of wedding planning. But with dozens of options available, it can quickly become stressful. Should you play it safe with vanilla, or go bold with pistachio and rose? Do your guests prefer chocolate? Will your nan enjoy salted caramel? Let us walk through everything you need to consider.

The Most Popular Wedding Cake Flavours

Based on hundreds of wedding cake orders across London, these are the most requested flavours:

1. Vanilla bean with fresh raspberry is the most popular by a clear margin. Light, classic, crowd pleasing and pairs beautifully with any design
2. Belgian chocolate is a close second. Rich, indulgent and impossible to dislike. Works brilliantly with chocolate ganache drip designs
3. Salted caramel is the modern classic. Buttery, salty, sweet and incredibly moreish
4. Lemon and elderflower became hugely popular after the royal wedding and has stayed there. Light, fresh and perfect for spring and summer weddings
5. Red velvet with cream cheese frosting offers a striking colour contrast when sliced and a distinctive, mild cocoa flavour
6. Pistachio and rose is a luxurious, sophisticated option that tastes as beautiful as it sounds
7. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a comforting, nostalgic choice that always gets rave reviews
8. Biscoff has exploded in popularity. The caramelised biscuit flavour is addictive and works as both sponge and buttercream

Choosing Flavours by Season

Spring and Summer Weddings

Lighter, fresher flavours work beautifully in warmer weather:

• Lemon and elderflower
• Vanilla bean with fresh strawberry
• Coconut and passion fruit
• Pistachio and raspberry
• Earl Grey and lavender

Autumn and Winter Weddings

Rich, warming flavours complement the cooler months:

• Salted caramel
• Belgian chocolate
• Gingerbread with cinnamon buttercream
• Coffee and walnut
• Sticky toffee
• Spiced apple and caramel

Different Flavours for Each Tier

One of the best decisions you can make is choosing a different flavour for each tier. This gives guests variety and means nobody misses out on their favourite. Here are some winning combinations:

• Classic Trio: Vanilla (bottom), Chocolate (middle), Salted Caramel (top)
• Elegant Trio: Pistachio and Rose (bottom), Lemon and Elderflower (middle), Vanilla Bean (top)
• Indulgent Trio: Belgian Chocolate (bottom), Biscoff (middle), Red Velvet (top)
• Summer Duo: Coconut and Lime (bottom), Vanilla and Strawberry (top)

The bottom tier is always the largest and the one most guests will eat, so choose your most universally popular flavour for that one.

Tips for Choosing the Right Flavour

1. Think about your guests, not just yourselves. Your cake is for everyone. If you love an unusual flavour, put it on a smaller top tier and keep the bottom tier crowd friendly
2. Consider the time of day. If the cake is served after a heavy meal, go lighter. If it replaces dessert entirely, you can afford to go richer
3. Match the filling to the sponge. Contrasting flavours work well. A vanilla sponge with raspberry compote. A chocolate sponge with salted caramel buttercream
4. Ask about dietary options. If you have vegan or gluten free guests, having one tier in a dietary friendly flavour ensures everyone is included
5. Order a tasting box. The best way to decide is to taste. We offer tasting boxes with 4 to 6 flavour samples so you can try before you commit

See our complete flavours menu for all available options.

Frequently Asked Questions