Vanilla is too often associated with the banal. This connection can make choosing a vanilla-flavored wedding cake a little tenuous—even if it really is your all-time favorite. Will your guests take a bite of their slice and think that your confection tastes like all the rest? While we understand the concern, we’re here to reassure you that a vanilla wedding cake is anything but boring. The following desserts, which all appeared at real celebrations, are proof of this.