Bride and Groom Cake

Here’s a detailed Bride and Groom Cake recipe — a traditional, elegant cake often served at weddings or bridal showers. This version includes both the classic white cake (Bride’s Cake) and a rich chocolate cake (Groom’s Cake) to suit both tastes.

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🎂 Bride and Groom Cake Recipes

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1. Bride’s Cake (Classic White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream)

🧁 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2½ cups (300g) cake flour (sifted)

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

• 4 large egg whites (room temperature)

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (room temperature)

For Vanilla Buttercream:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

4. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Make Buttercream:

1. Beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low until incorporated.

3. Add cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on high for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.

4. Frost cooled cake layers and stack.

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2. Groom’s Cake (Chocolate Fudge Cake with Ganache)

🍫 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) hot water or hot coffee

For Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

• 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Stir in hot water/coffee. Batter will be thin.

5. Pour into pans and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Make Ganache:

1. Heat cream in a saucepan until simmering.

2. Pour over chocolate in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

3. Cool slightly before spreading over cake layers.

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🪄 Assembly Ideas

• Serve separately or as tiered layers (white cake on top, chocolate on bottom).

• Decorate bride’s cake with white fondant, edible pearls, or flowers.

• Decorate groom’s cake with dark ganache, chocolate shavings, or themed toppers (sports, hobbies, etc.).