15 Sweet Treats Fit for a Royal Fête

Harry and Meghan's royal wedding cake is perhaps the most highly anticipated confection of the year, and it’s sure to be stunning under the trusted hand of Claire Ptak, chef of Violet Bakery. According to Kensington Palace, the cake will be lemon and elderflower to 'incorporate the bright flavors of spring'. We've spent some time deep-diving into royal bridal news for descriptions of the impending confection, then whipped up a version for you to enjoy at home (no royal wedding invitation required!). Get the recipe >>

Much like elderflower, rose water is a primary flavoring in a wide range of desserts and pastries in Europe. It’s made from the purest fragrant petals and used to perfume sweets with the scent of an English garden. We think it would make a lovely counterpart to elderflower in the impending Royal Wedding cake. If you’ve never tried it, this cake is a good place to start. Get the recipe >>

Toasting cakes are beautiful bite-sized confections infused with your favorite sparkling wine or champagne. We think they’re perfect for a bridal shower, bachelorette party or 'hen night' which is a distinctly British take on the girls-night celebration. Get the recipe >>

This edible bouquet cake is a playful way to showcase (and eat!) your favorite blooms. We can only guess which flowers Meghan will choose for her bouquet but myrtle is almost a certainty. It’s been a tradition since Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter carried it down the aisle. The custom has since been followed by Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cambridge. Get the recipe >>