Meghan Markle has once again captured public attention after the premiere of her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Viewers were quick to notice that a lemon cake featured in the opening episode bore a striking resemblance to her iconic Wedding Cake from her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, prompting renewed curiosity among royal watchers.
Since their May 19, 2018, wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, nearly every detail of the royal celebration has been extensively documented. Among the most memorable elements was the couple’s elegant lemon and elderflower Wedding Cake, created by acclaimed baker Claire Ptak of London’s Violet Cakes. That legacy made the dessert Meghan prepared on her show particularly noteworthy.
In the debut episode, Meghan baked a lemon-infused cake for her close friend and longtime makeup artist Daniel Martin. As she described the honey and lemon zest flavors, Martin immediately connected the recipe to her royal Wedding Cake, recalling the familiar taste from the couple’s original cake tasting. Meghan openly acknowledged the connection, confirming they had shared that experience together before her wedding day.
While the Netflix cake echoed similar citrus notes, it was presented in a simpler style. Meghan’s on-screen version was a honey lemon layer cake filled with raspberry jam and topped with fresh berries, differing from the formal buttercream-covered Wedding Cake served at Windsor. The pared-down presentation appeared intentionally approachable, offering viewers a more accessible alternative to the lavish royal dessert.
The contrast also extended to cost. Reports previously estimated the original Wedding Cake at more than $62,000, with individual slices valued at around $100. The version featured on With Love, Meghan was clearly designed for home bakers, reinforcing Meghan’s preference for elegance without excess.
Claire Ptak has previously spoken about Meghan’s collaborative and trusting approach, revealing that the duchess encouraged creative freedom rather than strict direction. That same philosophy seemed evident in the Netflix episode, blending nostalgia with practicality. For those inspired to try it themselves, the recipe Meghan used on the show has been made available through Netflix.
Key Takeaways:
- Meghan Markle’s Netflix debut featured a lemon cake reminiscent of her royal Wedding Cake.
- The original Wedding Cake was a lemon and elderflower creation by baker Claire Ptak.
- Meghan confirmed the similarity during a conversation with makeup artist Daniel Martin.
- The Netflix version was simpler and more affordable than the original Wedding Cake.
- Fans can recreate the dessert at home using the recipe released by Netflix.
