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Spring is the time to shake off the winter blues and bring the flavors of the season into your desserts. A garden party offers the perfect occasion to celebrate with spring cakes that complement the beauty of the blooms outside. The best spring cake flavors for a spring garden party are light, fruit-based, and floral-inspired.
Light With Lemon
Lemon is a signature springtime flavor and pairs well with a range of spring cakes. You can feature lemon by itself in a creation like a lemon meringue cake, or you can combine it with other ingredients, such as blueberries or raspberries, or herbs, such as lavender or thyme. These cake flavor combinations deliver a bright, citrusy, refreshing flavor with every bite.
Bring on the Berries
Fresh berries are synonymous with springtime cakes. After a long winter, the taste of fresh berries perks up the palate in a celebratory nod to springtime. You can’t go wrong with a berry-based cake. Strawberry shortcake is a classic spring-themed cake that people most often associate with the season, but there are endless berry-based flavor combinations, including raspberry and white chocolate, you can serve guests.
Flavors of Flowers and Herbs
Take a cue from what’s growing in the garden and incorporate the flavors of flowers and herbs into your spring cakes. For example, pair lavender and Earl Grey in a glazed pound cake, or unite lemon and rosemary in a bundt cake decorated with crystallized edible flowers.
Classic Spring Cake Ideas
If you’re hosting a spring garden party, who could pass up a slice of the classics? Some of the most popular spring cake flavors have remained popular among sweet tooths across the generations. Think about carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, a delicious hummingbird cake, or a fluffy coconut cake covered with seven-minute frosting and topped with toasted coconut flakes.
Punch Up Your Cake Presentation
Bring the garden theme into your dessert presentations with these ideas:
- Decorate your cake pedestal or serving plate with edible flowers or fresh berries.
- Using a decorative paper punch, make designs along the length of a strip of crepe paper, then attach it to the edge of a cake pedestal or serving plate.
- For a unique garden-themed design, line a large serving tray with plastic wrap or cellophane. Place sections of clean, moistened sheet moss on the tray on top of the plastic or cellophane. Set small clay pots filled with springtime flowers on top of the moss, leaving space for your cake serving plate. Finally, place your cake serving tray atop the moss, nestled among the flowerpots.
Celebrate With a Spring Cake From Frost Artisan Bakery
Bring some sweetness to your garden party celebration with a cake from Frost Artisan Bakery. Browse our menu or contact us to place an order.
