Diffuser Blend: Celebrate Your Life with Cake

by Christine Pressler, CA

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Celebrate with Cake Essential Oil Blend

Have you ever smelled a truly pure essential oil blend that reminds you of a bakery? You’ll be surprised by this one!

My goal was to create a blend that smelled like a celebration in recognition of the 1st Anniversary of the launch of momaromas.com! So, all last week I was blending and smelling and diffusing and adjusting. This happy celebratory essential oil blend was the result. I call it: Celebrate with Cake!

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⭐️Celebrate with Cake Recipe

• 3 drops Tangerine essential oil (Citrus reticulata)
• 3 drops Lemon Myrtle essential oil (Backhousia citriodora)
• 1 drop Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus/C. flexuosus)
• 1 drop Black Spruce essential oil (Picea mariana)
• 1 drop Vanilla oleoresin (Vanilla planifolia)

🌺See my Recommended Suppliers below

Why These Essential Oils?

To me the bright lemony citrus aromas are happy and energizing. That sweet confectionery aroma of this blend comes from the combination of Black Spruce and Vanilla. The aroma of vanilla cake with lemon frosting brings a smile to my face.

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)

One of the softer sweeter citruses, Tangerine essential oil is refreshing and uplifting. It also provides a calming influence that balances the high energies of the other citrusy aromas in this blend. Rich in the phytochemical d-limonene, Tangerine essential oil enhances feelings of well-being and reduces stress.(1)

In a pinch, if you don’t have Tangerine—which I highly recommend—Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus x sinensis) will do.

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

The vibrant lemony aroma of Lemon Myrtle essential oil is due to its richness in the phytochemical citral which comprises at least 85% of the chemical profile. While Lemon Myrtle is energetically refreshing, it also contains a high concentration of citral making it a potent germ-buster.(2)

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus/C. flexuosus)

Also rich in citral, Lemongrass essential oil has a slightly more herbaceous lemon aroma. It’s richer and longer lasting, extending the lemony aroma of this blend. In addition to cleansing the air, Lemongrass tends to be energetically and spiritually purifying, helping to move stagnant energy and uplift emotions.

Black Spruce (Picea mariana)

I find Black Spruce essential oil to be one of the best for encouraging stress-relieving deep breaths that calm the mind and ease tension. This soothing essential oil also supports reflection, making it a perfect addition to a blend recognizing an anniversary!

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)

A cake wouldn’t be complete without vanilla. And a celebratory essential oil blend wouldn’t be complete without the deep, rich aroma of Vanilla oleoresin. Gently sweet, the aroma persists as a reminder of the celebration after the lighter lemony notes dissipate.

☀️Chemistry Spotlight: Citral in Stereo

Citral is actually a combination of two stereoisomeric aldehydes (the “-al” = aldehyde):

• Geranial, also known as trans-citral or Citral A.
• Neral, also known as cis-citral or Citral B.

Stereoisomers are:

• identical in molecular makeup, in this case the both geranial and neral have 10 carbon atoms, 16 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom (C10H16O), but
• differ in the way the atoms are oriented to each other.

Geranial and neral almost always occur together as citral; and the essential oils that contain these molecules are generally potent antimicrobials. Due to its intense lemon aroma, citral is also known as “lemonal.”

The combination of the uplifting lemony aroma and the powerful germ-fighting nature, make essential oil blends containing citral-rich oils excellent for diffusion during cold & flu season. These essential oils are also potent ingredients in any green cleaning essential oil blend.

Essential oils rich in citral include Lemon Myrtle, Lemongrass, May Chang/Listea, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Eucalyptus, and Melissa.

Have you used any of these citral-rich essential oils in your blending? Which one is your favorite? Please let us know in the comments below!

Mom’s Recommended Suppliers

You can find all of the oils in Celebrate with Cake essential oil blend on Mom’s Favorites for Energy & Focus on Amazon. Looking for essential oil bottles, labels, or a new diffuser? Check out Mom’s Favorite Aromatherapy Containers & Tools on Amazon. Or visit one of my favorite suppliers of sustainably sourced essential oils.

Here are my favorite essential oils for the Celebrate with Cake blend:

• Black Spruce essential oil (Picea mariana):
  • Aromatics International, organic💛
  • Plant Therapy, organic (Direct and Amazon).

• Lemon Myrtle essential oil (Backhousia citriodora):
  • Plant Therapy, sustainable (Direct and Amazon)💛
  • Aromatics International, organic.

• Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus / C. flexuosus):
  • Plant Therapy, organic (Direct and Amazon)
  • Aromatics International, sustainably wildcrafted
  • Also Aromatics International’s skin-gentle, organic Lemongrass ct rhodinol.

• Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus x sinensis):
  • Aromatics International, organic
  • Plant Therapy, organic (Direct and Amazon).

• Tangerine essential oil (Citrus reticulata):
  • Edens Garden, sustainable (on Amazon)
  • Plant Therapy, organic (Direct and Amazon).

• Vanilla planifolia:
  • Plant Therapy Vanilla Botanical Extract, for diffusion & skin care (Direct and Amazon)
  • Edens Garden Vanilla oleoresin, conventional, thick, for skin & lip care (on Amazon)
  • Aromatics International Vanilla oleoresin, organic, very thick, for herbal infusion.

• Aromatics International for ethically wildcrafted, organically sourced, and Certified Organic essential oils (Mom’s AI favorites)
• Plant Therapy for Certified Organic and sustainably sourced, conventional essential oils (Mom’s PT favorites)
  • Also at Plant Therapy on Amazon
• Edens Garden (on Amazon) for sustainably sourced, conventional essential oils (Mom’s EG favorites)

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is for educational purposes only.
All recipes provided are for personal use and are not designed for re-sale or large-scale manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor, naturopath, herbal practitioner, or other qualified health professional for medical advice and before starting any herbal regimen, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, have any existing medical conditions, or are taking any medications.

Chris P | Author, Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skin Care Formulator

Chris (“Mom”) enjoys formulating bespoke aromatherapy, skin care, and herbal products to support her family, pets, friends, and clients. She also loves experimenting with recipes in the kitchen. An avid reader, writer, and lifetime learner, Chris enthusiastically explores research rabbit holes and then writes about her discoveries.💚 (Learn more >>)