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20 delicious wedding cake alternatives

As wedding planners predicted a move away from traditional wedding cakes in favour of wedding pies, biscuits, crumbles, cobblers and mini individual desserts, we round up a few delicious Good Housekeeping dessert recipes perfect for an alternative wedding menu!
By Amy Lewis
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1

Plum Crumble Cake Slices

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You can make this moreish cake with apples, pears or whatever fruit is in season.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Plum Crumble Cake Slices

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2

Almond Puff Pie

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Also known as Gâteau Pithivers, this is thought to originate from the French town of the same name, where its traditionally served on the twelfth night of Christmas.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Almond Puff Pie

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3

Chilled Raspberry Soufflés

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So pretty and so delicious, give this easy recipe a try.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Chilled Raspberry Soufflés

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4

Rhubarb and Apple Cobbler

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This classic American dessert is the perfect ending to a relaxed celebration.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Rhubarb and Apple Cobbler

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5

Baked Apple and Lemon Tartlet

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This French tart recipe is the perfect dinner party dessert idea. Freeze ahead to allow for more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Baked Apple and Lemon Tartlet

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6

Cheat's Chocolate Soufflés

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These easy-to-make chocolate soufflés look and taste simply delicious.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Cheat's Chocolate Soufflés

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7

Individual Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlovas

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This pretty dessert is so easy to make!

Tried & Tested Recipe: Individual Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlovas

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8

Cinnamon Whirls

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These sweet Scandinavian cinnamon whirls make for the perfect (almost heart-shaped!) snack.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Cinnamon Whirls

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9

Classic Cherry Pie

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This comforting cherry pie is just what you need for an Autumnal celebration.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Classic Cherry Pie

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10

Fig, Honey and Marsala Tart

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Use a ready-baked tart case to speed up this gold medal pud recipe even more.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Fig, Honey and Marsala Tart

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11

Honey and Lavender Pannacotta

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Pannacotta is usually laden with cream, but milk works equally well…

Tried & Tested Recipe: Honey and Lavender Pannacotta

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12

Hot Pear and White Chocolate Crumble

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Tuck into this delicious fruit crumble with a chocolate twist.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Hot Pear and White Chocolate Crumble

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13

Luscious Lemon Passion Pots

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With minimum effort and no necessary setting time, these decadent little puds are sure to have you swooning.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Luscious Lemon Passion Pots

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14

Mini Golden Syrup Sponges

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This delicious pudding recipe uses the much-loved Lyle’s Golden Syrup.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Mini Golden Syrup Sponges

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15

Mini Lemon Tarts

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This lemon tart recipe is full of flavour and zesty goodness.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Mini Lemon Tarts

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16

Peppermint Brownies

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You'll love the peppermint hint in these chocolate brownies.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Peppermint Brownies

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17

Plum and Cardamom Pie

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This large rustic fruit pie is easy to make and takes very little time to put together.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Plum and Cardamom Pie

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18

Swirled Coconut and Raspberry Cheesecake Slices

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This unconventional cheesecake tastes fantastic – and it slices easily.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Swirled Coconut and Raspberry Cheesecake Slices

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19

Warm Caramel Puddings

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These elegant puddings finish off a meal perfectly – they’re sure to be a hit.

Tried & Tested Recipe: Warm Caramel Puddings

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20

Baked Apples

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This apple recipe has orange juice and dried cherries which update this classic dessert.

Tried & Tested: Baked Apples

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