Food and drink – in short, the catering – play a major role at every wedding. Everyone wants to treat their guests to delicious dishes so that they look back on the day feeling well-fed and satisfied. The menu includes all sorts of sweet treats and savoury delicacies, and you’ll also need to think about putting together a selection of wedding cakes.
What wedding cakes should be included in the dessert selection at your wedding? Which are the tastiest traditional and modern recipes? What should you bear in mind when putting together the selection? This article answers these questions.
In this article, you can read about wedding biscuits. Which ones are the tastiest? What should you bear in mind when putting together a list of sweet and savoury biscuits?
How do you put together a selection of wedding cakes?
Just like the putting together a wedding menu Coming up with a selection of wedding cakes is also a complex task.
As well as wanting to serve your guests delicious and attractive treats, there are many other things you need to bear in mind.
Let’s take a look at what these are:
What should you bear in mind when putting together a selection of wedding cakes?
The flavours of the wedding menu
Make sure that the wedding menu – the starter, soup, main courses, midnight snack and any other dishes served – are reasonably well-balanced with one another.
For example, if you and your partner have decided that the food at your wedding should evoke the atmosphere of the East, then it would be rather odd to round off the wedding menu with delicacies made from our grandmothers’ recipes (however much we do love them :D).
Seasonality
Make sure it’s a lovely spring or autumn wedding, A wedding held on a sparkling, sunny summer’s day and one held on a lovely, cold winter’s day each call for a completely different atmosphere.
Not to mention that you also need to bear in mind that lighter cakes go down better in summer, as when it’s 40 degrees, nobody – or only the truly greedy guests – can manage to eat more than a few slices of a cake that’s nothing but chocolate. In summer, you also need to think about cold desserts. In winter, on the other hand, hot and hearty cakes are also a good option.
Don’t forget those who like savoury flavours
Yes, because it’s not just sweet treats that count as dessert – certainly not for those who prefer savoury options. Think of them too, and prepare some savoury treats as well.
Don’t worry – you’ll find plenty of savoury biscuit recipes in the article too.
Think of those who are sensitive
It’s true that wedding cakes contain lots and lots of mouth-watering ingredients. However, these ingredients can cause problems for many people. Make sure your wedding cakes include lactose- and gluten-free options, and bear in mind those with diabetes, vegans, people with other dietary sensitivities and those following special diets, as sharing cakes is best when everyone can enjoy nibbling on them together.
In our article, you’ll also find plenty of recipes that are no more difficult to make than other „traditional recipes”. However, the sweet and savoury treats made using these recipes can be safely enjoyed by those with food sensitivities and those following special diets.
How many and what sort of cakes should there be at the wedding?
At weddings, several types of pastries are usually served, and the wedding cake is served alongside them. Generally speaking, you’ll find between 4 and 8 different types of pastries at a wedding, though some people prepare even more than that.
Deciding on the number of cakes depends, on the one hand, on how much money you can spend on wedding cakes, the from the wedding budget, On the other hand, what would you like, and how strongly do you feel it’s important for everyone to remember the fantastic baked treats you served on the big day?.
In addition to these, the size of the wedding party must also be taken into account. A at a small wedding with 15–30 guests A wide selection of cakes may not be the most important factor; it is quite sufficient if guests can choose from 1–3 different types of cake.
For savoury pastries, we recommend 10–15 dkg per person, whilst for sweet pastries, you should allow for 2 slices per person. For small biscuits, this works out at 4–5 pieces. This takes into account the possibility that some guests may eat fewer biscuits, or perhaps none at all, and also ensures that guests with a bigger appetite get more.
List of cakes
Now, let’s finally get to the list and see which are the best wedding cakes.
The list includes traditional, new-wave and gourmet treats, as well as treats suitable for those with dietary restrictions – and, of course, we’ve thought of those who prefer savoury options too.
These recipes aren’t our own creations; if you click on the link, you’ll find their creators, and they deserve all the credit for these delicious cakes. We’ve simply gathered and organised our favourite wedding cake recipes.
Let’s see:
Traditional wedding biscuits
Traditional wedding biscuits, which have been a sweet treat at weddings for as long as anyone can remember. If you’d like to make these yourself at home, here are our favourite biscuits and recipes:
Basketballs
Originally, the walnut ‘kosárka’ was the essential wedding cake. As the title suggests, we have simply referred to the cake as a ‘kosárka’ here, as it has since become popular in a wide variety of forms.
Among the recipes, you’ll find alternatives for those with food sensitivities and those following special diets, and even lighter summer versions and a savoury variation We’ll show you that too.
Recipes:
5. Oat flake baskets with fruit –a light, summery treat
6. Baskets of exotic fruit (vegan, free from all allergens) - a great choice for a summer wedding
7. Cottage cheese cream tartlets (a savoury alternative)
Zserbó
Hmm, zserbó – a proper, traditional biscuit that’s almost certain to remind you of old family gatherings and your grandmother’s recipe.
What’s more, it’s a must-have wedding cake – it simply has to be among the wedding desserts if you’re going for a traditional style.
If you suddenly can’t find your granny’s recipe, here are a few easy-to-make recipes we’ve put together.
In addition, among the recipes you’ll find biscuits suitable for people with food sensitivities, those on a diet, or those following a special diet.
Let’s see:
8. Zserbó slices, just like Grandma makes them
Wedding apricot cake
The wedding apricot cake is one of those great classics that was certainly served at your parents’ wedding – and may well have delighted the taste buds of sweet-toothed guests at your grandparents’ wedding too.
When it comes to apricot cakes, weddings are the first thing that springs to mind for almost everyone – they’re a must-have if you want a proper retro cake for your wedding.
And the good news is that this cake isn’t difficult to make at all! 🙂
And why an apricot? That doesn’t need much explaining – the shape gives it away. 🙂
If you fancy making this traditional wedding cake yourself, here are our favourite recipes for it:
12. A wedding-style apricot cake, with a slight twist
This wedding-style apricot cake is absolutely delicious – a real retro treat in every sense of the word. The ingredients in this recipe aren’t exactly what you’d expect from the pioneers of the new wave of health-conscious eating. Regardless, it’s definitely worth a try, but please note: those with diabetes, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance or vegans should exercise caution.
Snowflake
The snowflake pastry is another great classic, which we usually come across around Christmas time or at weddings.
Unfortunately, it’s not the quickest to make of all the wedding biscuits, but it’s a guaranteed success – everyone, from the little ones to the oldest guests, loves these snowflake biscuits.
Thanks to its delicious flavour, it makes an excellent choice of wedding cake in any season; however, given its appearance, it is clearly best suited to winter weddings.
Among the recipes, you’ll find biscuits suitable for people with food sensitivities, those on a diet, or those following a special diet.
Let’s take a look at the recipes:
13. Traditional, retro snow sled
14. Blueberry and vanilla croissants
15. Extra vanilla croissants with orange icing sugar
16 Almond snow buns without sugar or flour
17. Vegan croissant
Apricot-seed wedding cake
Another retro „peach” cake!
We do not know exactly why apricots and weddings have become so closely associated over the course of history. Perhaps it is because many weddings took place in the summer, and apricots are one of the most popular fruits of the hottest season?
We may never find out, but let’s see how to make this special apricot cake:
20. Apricot kernels filled with orange cream
Coconut balls
Hmm, coconut balls. 🙂 We love them. What’s more, they’re not at all difficult to make.
It’s a good choice for any season, but the shredded coconut, with its snowflake-like appearance, looks particularly good at winter weddings.
Let’s take a look at our favourite recipes, including items suitable for those with dietary restrictions and diet-friendly options:
21. Easy-to-make traditional coconut balls
22. White chocolate coconut balls
23. Coconut balls filled with rum-soaked sour cherries
24. Creamy, lemony coconut balls (suitable for people on a diet)
25. Gluten-free, vegan coconut balls
26. Coconut balls with rolled oats and oat bran
More modern wedding biscuits
Let’s take a look at the cakes that probably weren’t served on your parents’ and grandparents’ big day, but are becoming increasingly popular as wedding cakes.
Delicacies served in glasses
Cupcakes are easy to make and come in a huge variety.
It is no coincidence that they have started to make their mark in the wedding industry too. These days, they are often seen at wedding receptions as well – in cooler versions when it’s warm, and in creamier, richer versions when it’s cold.
Let’s take a look at our favourites:
28. Blueberry and coconut panna cotta (low-calorie version)
29. A traditional biscuit with a twist: zserbó in a glass
30. Panna cotta with salted caramel, served in a glass
31. Paleo coffee pudding in a glass
Cake Pops – Cake Lollipops
The cake pop is a new-wave treat that originated in America. It has to be said that it looks great – it makes for a lovely decorative touch at a wedding – and it’s delicious too. To be entirely accurate, it’s fairer to say that there’s something to suit everyone’s taste, because there’s actually no standard recipe for cake pops with set ingredients – you can make them however you like, with whatever flavour you fancy.
And why is it called a ‘cake pop’? Because it’s a piece of cake (well, any sort of cake, really) that’s been stuck onto a skewer, so it looks almost exactly like a real lollipop.
Let’s take a look at a few of our favourites:
35. Gluten-free, vegan cake pops
36. Gluten-free vanilla lollipops
37. Chocolate Linzer biscuit lollipops
Pie/tart
The pie is really delicious, and there are loads of different ways to serve it.
A pie is essentially a large, cake-like pastry that is usually served in slices. However, there is another version: the tart. Tarts are small pastry cases that can be flavoured and decorated in countless ways; in short, they’re both delicious and pretty. Serving tarts at your wedding is an excellent choice. You can also make savoury tarts.
Let’s take a look at our favourite recipes:
You’ll also find alternatives for those with dietary restrictions and those following special diets.
39. White chocolate and lemon tart
40. Vegan coconut and strawberry granola bar
41. Quiche lorraine (French savoury tart)
Muffin
Although muffins aren’t quite considered retro wedding cakes yet, they have long been recognised as a wedding treat.
Muffins are a versatile dessert; they can be made in countless ways – they can be sweet or savoury – and there are plenty of options for decorating them.
Let’s take a look at some mouth-watering recipes:
43. Chestnut and sour cherry muffins
44. Muffins with strawberry mascarpone cream
45. Esterházy muffin
46. Quinoa and cinnamon flake muffins (gluten-free)
47. Cheese, porridge and onion muffins
48. Redcurrant and chocolate muffin (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan)
The savoury ones
Yes, savoury biscuits are a category all of their own, but if we had to classify them, we would place them amongst traditional wedding biscuits. This is because various types of savoury biscuits have long been a welcome accompaniment to weddings and other social occasions. Over the years, an ever-increasing number of varieties of savoury biscuits have emerged.
Salty crisps come in a wide variety of flavours and shapes. They can be stick-shaped, twisted, spherical, flat, cheesy, salty, salty with poppy seeds, with pumpkin seeds, garlicky, and so on and so forth. The variations in shape and flavour are almost endless.
We’ve put together a few of our favourite recipes – have a look at them and choose the one you like best.
There are also some alternative recipes among them. The savoury treats made using these recipes can be enjoyed with peace of mind by those with food sensitivities and those on a diet.
Let’s take a look at the recipes:
50. Crispy poppy seed breadsticks
51. Vásárhely wedding pretzels
52. Twisted stick with seeds and cheese
53. Gluten-free savoury sticks with mixed seeds
55. Walnut and goat’s cheese biscuits (made from spelt)
Tip: These savoury snacks are perfect for a bit of dipping. Serve them with hummus, aubergine dip, avocado dip, cheese dip – any dip that you and your guests will enjoy dipping into at the wedding reception. When it comes to creams, it is also worth ensuring that there are alternatives available for those with sensitive skin.
Savoury and sweet biscuits are an essential part of any wedding buffet, but they aren’t the only dessert-style treats on the big day. When planning your wedding, you’ll also need to think about the cake.
If you liked our list of cakes but still have questions about cakes – whether you’re unsure, don’t know how much they cost, what to look out for, what the latest trends are, or which flavours to choose – then read on our guide to wedding cakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s entirely up to you, but in this article we’ll give you some baking tips and ideas on how to put together your dessert menu.
When putting together your cake menu, it is important to consider how the dishes complement one another, any food sensitivities, and the balance between sweet and savoury flavours. Don’t forget to specify the portion size per person.
There are usually 4–8 different cakes at a wedding, but there aren’t actually any rules about this. It’s up to you and your partner to decide how many sweet and savoury treats you want to serve.
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