When planning your summer wedding, choosing delicious flavour matters as much as breathtaking design. According to summer wedding cake trends, lighter and fruit‑forward options like lemon wedding cake, berry and cream, and even pistachio are dominating menus in 2025. In Arapina, we’ve watched brides fall in love with our signature citrus flavour, inspired both by British taste and our Mediterranean roots.
1. Classic Citrus - Lemon and Orange
Our journey in Arapina began with a pure lemon cake, in honour of British dessert palettes. But demand soon showed that orange was just as popular - a lovely reminder of our Mediterranean heritage. Today, brides often choose one or both flavours. The lemon wedding cake remains the quintessential summer pick - bright, zesty, and elegant. Orange offers an equally radiant twist that reflects a southern heritage and bright sunshine.
3. Berries and Cream
Third only to citrus is the evergreen berries and cream combination: a light Chantilly cream paired with the bride’s berry choice - strawberry, raspberry or mixed. This flavour is not overly heavy, and married with seasonal fruit decoration it aligns perfectly with summer wedding cake trends favouring fresh, fruity presentation. Have a look on our very own berries and cream single tier bespoke cake, that a lot of our brides have purchased as their wedding cake.
4. Vanilla - Simple, Elegant, Timeless
Vanilla continues to be in the mix of the most requested flavour overall - often undervalued, yet perpetually beloved. Couples often choose vanilla wedding cake as the base, allowing that clean flavour to shine with fruit or curd fillings. It is truly a classic cake flavour that blends easily with seasonal themes and floral decorations, as well as a crowd pleaser.
5. Carrot Cake with a Twist
While carrot cake is a staple, our Arapina version elevates it: carrot sponge lightened with courgette, and swapped walnuts for pistachio. The pistachio adds a nutty crunch and seasonal flair - embracing the pistachio flavour trend of 2025, which is booming thanks to its aesthetic appeal and sophisticated taste.
Though design‑forward cakes and bold colours are hot in 2025, flavour trends show pistachio as a compelling standout - especially in lighter formulations. Our version underscores both our creativity and respect for modern tastes: a smooth sponge, elegant pistachio notes, and a springy courgette base for freshness.
Why these flavours reign in 2025
- Seasonal freshness & personal story: Couples want cake flavours that mirror summer - light, fruity, colourful - and that tell a personal story. Custom citrus blends, berry compotes, and heritage nods are on‑trend.
- Bespoke flavours for brides: From elderflower‑infused lemon cakes to pistachio‑filled confections, personalised flavours are taking centre stage in 2025 wedding cake menus.
- Elegant simplicity: Minimalist and naked cake styles continue to highlight the quality of ingredients and allow the flavour to shine. Vanilla and citrus are perfect for these looks.
Final thoughts
At Arapina, our commitment is to flavour and authenticity. Brides in 2025 admire our lemon and orange wedding cake flavours, drawn from British elegance and Mediterranean roots. They delight in our berries and cream creations, our understated but robust vanilla cakes, and the unexpected charm of our carrot‑courgette cake with pistachio twist. These top 5 flavours capture the essence of summer, personal heritage, and standout taste.
Whether you’re dreaming of a lemon wedding cake, a vibrant berries and cream tier, or the sophisticated pistachio flavour trend of 2025, these flavour profiles offer elegance, balance, and lasting appeal. Brides love them - and so do their guests!
