15 Fabulous Cake Flavors for Your Fall Wedding

With changing leaves, cooler air, and an array of gorgeous flowers in bloom, fall is a wonderful time for a wedding. If you are planning an autumn wedding, you can take advantage of this spectacular season by choosing a cake that is just right for your event. Here are 15 autumn wedding cake ideas that are sure to please your guests and will fit perfectly into your fall ceremony.

Apple Cider

Apples are a staple of autumn and are excellent in a cake. Elevate your apple flavours with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These flavours will add a more elegant flavour profile and keep the cake from being too sweet. Garnish with fresh apple slices and apple blossoms.

Salted Caramel

Indulge your sweet tooth with a salted caramel flavoured cake. Dark brown sugar and sea salt make this cake decadent and dreamy. Double down on the caramel flavour by serving it with homemade caramel sauce. Salted caramel also goes nicely with chocolate, so consider adding some for an unexpected combination.

Maple

High-quality maple syrup is the key to making this amazing autumn cake. Use local syrup if you live in an area where tapping is popular. Maple cake is very sweet, so this is a good option if you like a naked cake or one with minimal frosting.

S'mores

If you are having an outdoor wedding in the fall, consider a campfire complimented by a s'mores cake. Chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows come together in this playful offering. A fondant bride and groom in a campground scene on top would be a fun and adorable topper. Or you could go more bridal with elegant chocolate swirls as decoration instead. Have your bakery make homemade marshmallows to serve on the side.

Pear

Pears have a wonderful flavour for cakes and can be combined with a variety of spices. Soaking fresh pears in mulled wine or bourbon will add sophistication and a more complicated flavour profile to the dessert. Various cheeses can also be included.

Ginger

Ginger is a warm, delicious spice that is comforting on a chilly autumn evening. It goes well with chocolate or a variety of fruits, and candied ginger is a lovely garnish. Use molasses as a sweetener for a richer result.

Snickerdoodle

Surprise your guests with a scrumptious snickerdoodle cake that is sure to have everyone smiling. Warm cinnamon is the ingredient that makes this cake truly special. Incorporate crushed snickerdoodle cookies for texture.

Carrot Cake

There is no rule that says you can't serve carrot cake at your wedding. Go for it if you are a fan of this classic dessert. Freshly shredded carrots, raisins, dried pineapples, and walnuts can all be used to make the cake extra special. Cream cheese frosting is the traditional topper, but you can use any kind of icing you like.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Turn this outrageously popular autumn beverage into the wedding cake of your dreams. Fresh pumpkin is the key to making this cake outstanding. If you'd like to add a hint of coffee flavour, try espresso powder.

Buttered Rum Cake

This grown-up dessert is sure to warm your guests' stomachs and hearts. Pecans and a dark rum sauce make this especially appealing. This would be excellent for an intimate, evening affair or even served at an after-party when the main reception has ended.

Gingerbread

Gingerbread doesn't have to be just for cookies and houses. A gingerbread flavoured cake is a playful option that will transport guests back to their childhoods. A gingerbread bride and groom would be cute as a cake topper for this option.

Cranberry Orange

The tart taste of cranberries is an upscale flavour for a wedding cake. Pair it with orange, and you have a winning combination. Fresh cranberries and orange slices are perfectly simple as decoration. Tie it all together by using cranberry as one of your colours.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potato cake is a Southern favourite and is a great choice for a wedding being held in the South or for a bride channelling her inner Southern belle. Sweet potato is a spicy and comforting flavour for fall and is unexpected in a wedding cake. This makes it a unique option that guests are sure to enjoy. Rich cream cheese icing will top it off beautifully.

Nutella

Celebrate the flavour that has become a favourite for many by having a Nutella cake at your wedding reception. This mixture of chocolate and hazelnut is decadent and delicious. Chunks of chocolate and nuts will take this cake to the next level.

Cinnamon Roll

What could be more tempting than a gooey cinnamon roll cake bursting with buttery brown sugar and cinnamon flavour? Bring this warm and inviting food to your wedding reception, and your guests will always remember your event. Be sure to send the scent of sweet cinnamon into the room as you serve the cake.

Your autumn wedding will be a favourite of your guests when you serve a cake in one of these amazing fall flavours. Whether your wedding is casual and fun or a formal affair, you will find the perfect cake on this list.

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