9 Cakes to Bake for the Big Day
Many of us will not have been invited to the upcoming Royal wedding, but we can still make the most of festivities with family and friends. If you are settling down to watch the nuptials, we hope to inspire you with our mouth-watering list of 9 wedding-inspired cake recipes.
1. Three Tier Fruit Cake
A fruit cake has been the traditional royal wedding cake for years, rich flavours complemented by a thick layer of white icing. Baking Mad has a delicious recipe you can recreate for the big day.
2. Lemon, Elderflower and White Chocolate Cake
Harry and Meghan have chosen to steer clear of traditional royal fruit cakes and have picked a lovely light lemon and elderflower flavour. This recipe from Hannah Bakes has added white chocolate for an amazing flavour combination.
3. Rosewater and Raspberry Sponge Cake
This delicate yet fruity cake is a springtime showstopper. The classic sponge cake is given a floral makeover with rose petals and vibrant raspberries. Perfect for afternoon tea!
Discover the full recipe at bbcgoodfood.com.
4. Chocolate Tiramisu Cake
Chocolate cake is given an adult update in this mouth-watering recipe inspired by tiramisu. The creamy layers perfectly balance the coffee flavours.
Discover the full recipe at deliciousmagazine.co.uk.
5. Strawberry Meringue Layer Cake
If you are not a fan of sponge cakes, this show stopping meringue cake is sure to impress your guests. Nigella calls it a mix between a Victoria sponge and a pavlova but easier to make than either of them – sounds ideal!
Discover the full recipe at Nigella.com.
6. Royal Rhubarb and Custard Cake
We couldn’t help but add this cake to the list after seeing the name! This was designed to celebrate the birth of HRH Louis Arthur Charles. Rhubarb and custard is a classic combination that wonderfully fits a royal celebration.
Discover the full recipe at jamieoliver.com.
7. Red Velvet Cake
Seeing as the bride-to-be is from America, we thought we would include a cake that has origins from her home country. Red velvet cake has become a go-to recipe that looks delicious and tastes it too.
Discover the full recipe at goodhousekeeping.co.uk.
8. Blueberry and Lavender Cake
Adding lavender to any recipe makes it fit for a special occasion and this delightful recipe from Rachel’s Organic is no exception. The blueberries give this a pop of summer colour.
9. Victoria Sandwich
We are concluding our list with Mary Berry’s recipe for Victoria sponge. This is beautiful in all it’s simplicity and would make the perfect accompaniment to the royal wedding festivities!
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