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Top 10 Most Popular Cake Flavors

Cakes are a fun addition to any event! Not only are they fun to eat but they create fun memories as well! Maybe the groom is shoving a piece of cake into his new bride’s face. Maybe you bought magic candles for your dad’s 50th birthday and he doesn’t understand why he can’t blow them out. Whatever the occasion, a cake is always a great choice. There are so many different flavors it can be overwhelming to pick one that satisfies everyone. Here are the top 10 most popular cake flavors to help make your decision easier!

1. Chocolate

Chocolate cake may not be an original, but it is always a favorite! It’s delicious, fills that sweet tooth craving, and is sure to always please the guests. A chocolate cake at any event is sure to be gone by the end of the occasion! Add some sprinkles and it’ll make the cake even more fun!

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2. Vanilla

Vanilla cake is so popular because it allows for the baker to get creative! By itself, it may be boring, but the great thing about vanilla cake is it is easy to jazz it up. You can serve the regular vanilla cake with plain frosting or you can get creative with frosting flavors! It can be served with any frosting flavor you could want, making it a great choice for any occasion! Add some ice cream on the side and you have the perfect dessert!

3. Red Velvet

Not only is red velvet fun to look at, but it is even better to eat! This treat has the perfect combination of chocolate and cream cheese sure to make any party happy! This is also a great option because it is popular but not commonly served. Serving red velvet cake is sure to be a pleasant surprise for the event!

4. Molten Lava Cake

You can never have too much chocolate! Molten lava cake is great because it is not very common, but when it is served it is always a hit! It is a chocolate lover’s dream and the perfect solution to that sweet tooth craving. I mean there is chocolate inside of more chocolate, what else has to be said.

5. Yellowcake

Yellowcake is bright and thick and simply awesome. Yellowcake with chocolate frosting is a deadly combination. Yellowcake in general is a delicious treat that isn’t served enough, yet it is always a favorite! Large sheet cakes are often yellowcake, so this is very common at large parties.

6. Funfetti

The name itself describes how fun it is! Funfetti is a great choice because not only does it taste good but it looks good as well! It is a vanilla cake with sprinkles baked into making it very aesthetically pleasing. This with frosting and more sprinkles on top makes it that much better. What better dessert for a party than one that looks like it is celebrating itself?

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7. Ice Cream Cake

What’s better than one dessert? Two! Ice cream cake is an awesome choice because it combines two of the best desserts: ice cream and cake. As long as your party isn’t outside on a summer day, this is an awesome choice! This cake is so good, it is definitely worth the mess!

8. Caramel Apple Cake

Definitely a unique cake, but also a yummy one! Caramel apples are always a hit, so why not make it into a cake? This treat is the perfect combination that many haven’t tried, but they should! This is an especially great treat in the fall time! Have some apple cider with it, and you have the best combination known to man!

9. Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is more than just a kid’s cartoon character, it’s also a delicious cake. Vanilla with cream and strawberries makes for a perfect combination. Strawberry shortcakes aren’t served often, which is why they are that more special to make! Plus, the strawberries can make you feel a little better about eating more than one piece of the cake!

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10. Chocolate Chip Cake

Rounding out our top 10 list is the chocolate chip cake! Another great cake that is always a hit! It isn’t as popular as regular chocolate cake, but it should be! Add bananas to this and you’ll have another great combination that everyone is sure to love!

Conclusion

Dessert is always a must and there are so many options to choose from, but cakes are consistently a great choice! There are so many kinds of cakes, frosting, and ways to decorate, it can be hard to decide on one. Maybe you have a picky eater at home or someone with an allergy that you need to accommodate to. Whether you are making one from scratch or buying one from the store, deciding on a cake can be a hard decision. Hopefully, our list of the top 10 most popular cakes flavors has helped you narrow down your ideas!

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