Grandpa’s Fruit Cakes

01/04/2026

This is how a classic wedding cake fits perfectly into a modern tipi wedding 🤍

A two-tier handmade fruit cake, finished with a soft ivory icing, silver ribbon, and fresh flowers — simple, elegant, and timeless.

If you’re planning a rustic or marquee wedding, this style works beautifully without overcomplicating things.

Save this for your wedding cake ideas 💍
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09/03/2026

What size wedding cake do you need for 100 guests?

It’s one of the most common questions couples ask when planning their wedding cake.

Because fruit wedding cakes are rich and dense, they’re cut into smaller portions than sponge cakes — meaning a cake can serve more guests than you might expect.
Head over to our website to try the cake calculator
As a simple guide:

6” cake → about 12 portions
8” cake → about 24 portions
10” cake → about 45 portions
12” cake → about 75 portions

To make things easier we’ve created a Wedding Cake Size Calculator to help estimate the right cake size for your guest numbers.




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27/02/2026

Making your own 10” wedding fruit cake doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

A traditional fruit cake is timeless — rich, long-lasting and perfect for icing — but soaking fruit and juggling endless ingredients isn’t for everyone.

That’s why we’ve shared our simple 2-egg method.

Just mix. Bake. Done.

If you’re planning a wedding and want the beauty of a classic fruit cake without the stress, our latest guide walks you through it.

Read the full blog via the link in our bio.

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06/02/2026

Fruit cake isn’t just for Christmas 🎂
Have you ever tried it with butter or cheese?

In our latest blog, we explore the most-loved British pairings for fruit cake – from a simple buttered slice to the classic cheese-and-cake combination that so many of us grew up with.

Perfect for:
☕ Afternoon tea
🧀 Cheeseboards
🎉 Easy entertaining

👉 Read the fulll blog here

https://grandpascakes.co.uk/blogs/news/what-goes-well-with-fruit-cake-traditional-and-delicious-pairings

Sometimes the simplest traditions really are the best.

22/07/2025

🍰✨ Why more couples are falling back in love with the traditional wedding fruit cake…
From royal weddings to your special day, the wedding fruit cake is making a beautiful comeback — rich in flavour, full of meaning, and made to last. Discover the history, the tradition, and why it might be the perfect centrepiece for your celebration.

Read the full story:
👉 https://www.grandpascakes.co.uk/blogs/news/the-wedding-fruit-cake-revival

01/02/2024

It’s never too early to plan the cake for your big day and weddings are a speciality here at Grandpa’s Cakes. Different shapes, sizes and decorations can be organised to truly make the cake your own

https://grandpascakes.co.uk/products/handmade-wedding-fruit-cakes-iced-or-plain-square-or-round

25/01/2024

Fruit cake can bring the classic to any occasion. Weddings, Parties and gatherings can be made sweeter with a Grandpa’s Cake 🌸
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16/01/2024

Grandpa’s Cakes is the perfect place to order your Wedding cake for your upcoming celebrations. Sizes, designs and amount are all customisable and we’ll happily answer any questions if you’d like to pop us an email.
We can’t wait to add a touch of magic to your special day
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20/12/2023

DAY 20 - it’s nearly time ☃️🎄

20/12/2023

18/12/2023

DAY 18 - It’s not always just about Christmas, fruit cake is for every occasion 🌸

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