Hawaiian Wedding Cakes

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There’s no need to choose between chocolate and vanilla – not when you’re planning a Hawaiian themed wedding with a cake to match!

Allow your guests to indulge their sweet tooth as you bring them the flavors of the islands – Hawaiian style, of course!

Fruity Flavors

There are so many delicious island flavors that you can mix and match to create the exotic cake of your dreams. Guava chiffon cake is a very traditional Hawaiian treat. Pineapple and passion fruit both add delicious taste to your creation, and can used as frosting flavors, cake flavors, or fillings. It doesn’t get much more island like than adding coconut to your cake – it makes a gorgeous decoration, it’s delicious, and it can very versatile for your baker to work with!

Rich Delights

You don’t need to go fruity to incorporate the flavors of the Pacific! Hawaii is known for its delicious coffee and dark chocolate, so create a mocha sensation that will leave your guests begging for seconds! Rich vanillas are common island fare, and don’t forget the macadamia nut! Fudge with macadamia, or dark chocolate with coconut are delightful combinations!

Hawaiian Décor

Plumeria is a typical Hawaiian flower, and it is absolutely stunning – perfect for decorating your cake or cake table! Any tropical flower arrangement will work well – speak to your baker and your florist to come up with a winning combo! Add a grass skirt around your cake table for a festive Hawaiian touch! Don’t forget umbrellas for the drinks – or be creative and have your cake server adorn each piece with a tiny umbrella, which will delight children of all ages!

A Modern Twist

For a sophisticated take on traditional Hawaiian delicacies, consider creating individual-sized cakes for your guests! Cupcakes are a great idea, and can be individually embellished with flowers, chocolate shavings, or fruit to create wonderful flavors. Or, consider having one small cake per table, with a small “show cake” for you and your new spouse to cut.

For sophisticated flavors, mix unexpected tastes together, such as chocolate and guava, or orange and dark vanilla. You may have a mix of different options, such as orange flavored cupcakes with chocolate icing, and chocolate flavored cupcakes with a zesty orange frosting. Remember to have your creations caught on camera – they won’t last long!

Visiting Your Baker

If you are having a Hawaiian themed wedding, you will need a cake baker and decorator who work wonders with a unique theme! Visit a few bakers to get a feel for who you would like to work with the most. Do lots of research by visiting websites, reading books, and talking to local brides. When you have your first meeting with your cake creator, you should be prepared with a list of possible flavors and some magazine pull-outs of looks that you love. Remember to listen to the advice of your professional – he or she has worked with many brides, cakes, and seasons and should know a thing or two!

You don’t need to be in Hawaii to serve slices of delicious Hawaiian wedding cake! Maybe you met there. Maybe your family is from there, or his. Or maybe pina colodas have always made you swoon! Having a Hawaiian wedding cake will be just as delicious as it is visually pleasing, and your guests will be talking about the wedding with the Hawaiian cake for years to come!

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