"Want a Wedding Cake Beyond the Classics? Discover the Charming History of Weekend Citron!"

Traditional French Pastry ♡

Recently, this is a treat that I've been seeing a lot on social media. It resembles a pound cake and is drizzled with a generous amount of icing, making it look delicious.....

Do you know the name of this cake???

This cake is called 【Weekend Citron】♡

It is a traditional French pastry, also known as "Cake au Citron."

“Citron” means lemon in French, so “cake au citron” translates directly to lemon cake.

The typical recipe involves a batter mixed with lemon, topped with lemon peel on the icing, creating a lemon x lemon delight♩

It's relatively easy to make at home and has a good shelf life. In France, there is a tradition of making cake au citron during the week and taking it on picnics over the weekend＊

The name Weekend Citron is a nickname derived from "a cake to enjoy together with loved ones on the weekend."

It’s a wonderful culture and a lovely name, isn't it? ♡

When served, it is sliced into pieces like this＊

How about using it as a wedding cake?

A classic wedding cake with fresh cream and bright red strawberries is great, but...

If you'd like to choose from cake types beyond the standard options, opting for Weekend Citron as a wedding cake would be stylish and interesting♩

Since weddings often take place on weekends, it adds a nice touch of “enjoying it with loved ones on the weekend” as well＊

In fact, there are brides who baked a big-sized cake au citron as their wedding cake♡

They cut it and served it to the guests as petits fours at the end of the meal.....♡

It feels like inviting everyone to a home party, creating a warm atmosphere＊

Adding a flower on top of each slice gives it a special touch and makes it look cute, doesn’t it? ♡

Decoration Ideas＊

【1】

Drizzle icing sugar and add lemon slices♡

【2】

Decorate with sugar flowers like a wreath♡

【3】

Cover it completely with lemon slices♡

【4】

Top with edible flowers, creating a garden-like look♩

【5】

Make the icing pink♡ Add a message♡ (Great for gifts too♡)

【6】

Pipe icing into flower shapes♡

【7】

Arrange pistachios straight across.

【8】

Feature cream, roses, and lemon peels♩

【9】

Place dried flowers on top♡ A flat cake is suited for long, slender candles♡

If possible, I want to share it♡

The cut Weekend Citron not only can be enjoyed on the spot but can also be beautifully packaged to take home.

(Though it might be difficult due to seasonal reasons....!)

However, there are lemon cakes that come individually wrapped for sale, or gifting the【lemon cake mold】 directly could be a lovely original wedding choice♩

➡️ Lemon cake molds are sold on Rakuten for about 220 yen each＊＊

Enjoy a wonderful weekend with delicious lemon cake♡

The excitement and tranquility of welcoming the weekend with loved ones radiate through the very existence of the Weekend Citron♡

How about it as an unconventional wedding cake? ♡