The wedding cake is the center of your entire wedding. Despite not being the first thing you think about, it will play an important role in your reception and your guests will remember it for years to come. That’s why you need some awesome and inspirational wedding cake ideas!
Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for! You’ve got enough decision and ideas to organize, take a look at the all the inspirational wedding cake ideas below and you’ll find the cake of your dreams.
All you’ll need to do then is find the right baker!
Wedding Cake Idea
1. The Classic Wedding Cake
Where better to start than with the classic tiered wedding cake?
In fact, if you’re looking for a classic wedding cake idea then this is all you need. Simply select the type of cake you want, the number of tiers and cover it in icing.
The classic cake will be white but there is no reason you have to stick to this. Just as fruit cake has been replaced by sponges, the white icing can be virtually any color you desire or even multicolored.
Of course, no classic wedding cake can be complete without a topper or some color-coordinated flowers. If you opt for a non-traditional tier wedding cake you can use a funny wedding cake topper and let your wedding guests see your true personality. At the same time, the traditional approach to a cake will ensure your older relatives are happy.
This is a great idea to keep multi-generational wedding parties happy.
2. The Square Wedding Cake
However, it is also possible to adopt the tiered option without being quite so traditional. Choose a square cake and you’ll still be able to choose between traditional wedding cake icing and your own, unique, style.
But, you’ll also be able to adopt a wide range of alternative designs and patterns that can be utilized with square cakes.
Of course, when cutting, the cake will go further as well.
3. Cup Cake Alternatives
Moving away from the traditional approach means you can embrace the type of wedding cake that you love. If you’re not a big fan of sponge cakes or fruit cake then why not adopt a tiered or pyramid approach with the cakes you do enjoy?
Whether you choose cupcakes, profiteroles, or even fruit tarts, you’ll be able to create a design that rivals any traditional wedding cake. The bonus is that you’ll actually enjoy eating it as well!
The great thing about cupcakes is that you can create them in their own shapes and styles, allowing you to create a unique and fun wedding cake with enough for at least one cake for every person. Book a local cupcake maker safely and easily through Poptop.
4. Wedding Cake Alternatives
A modern wedding doesn’t need to be in a religious building. In fact, it can be in almost any venue, or even outside. As people start to break with tradition it is possible to choose not to have a wedding cake.
In effect, your cake will be invisible. This is a good choice if you don’t have a sweet tooth or you’re not sure what will actually happen to the cake after the day.
Of course, if you’re skipping the cake altogether you will need to consider what is going n that center table, perhaps a selection of delicious desserts?
5. Ice Cream Gateau
An alternative approach, which won’t work for every wedding, is to have an ice cream gateau. You’ll need to keep it frozen right up to display time, or even consider having a special chiller unit included as part of the wedding cake display.
But, with the right equipment, it can look stunning and taste fantastic. However, it is unlikely you’ll be able to approach a traditional baker for an exotic ice cream cake; you’ll need to find a specialist in your vicinity.
6. Naked Cake
The naked wedding cake is becoming an exceptionally popular choice for modern weddings. A naked cake is simply one with very little icing or none at all. This allows the color of the cake and the fillings to stand out, which can look far more attractive than a traditional wedding cake.
There are plenty of different design options if you want to choose a naked wedding cake. It can be a classic tier, a single layer cake, or even a multi-level cake which has been separated by cleverly designed cake stands.
Decorations on naked cakes can also be minimalistic, or you can circle them in flowers, emphasizing the lack of icing. You can even add wedding cake toppers to create the right image for your wedding day and your wedding guests. Check our best naked wedding cake ideas.
The only limit is your imagination.
7. Polka Dot
Polka dot is a simplistic but stylish approach to your cake. You can choose any color icing and then use colored icing, or even iced flowers to create an array of dots across your cake.
This simplistic idea looks fantastic.
8. Multi-colored
Another approach that can work really well is to color the cake according to the colors of your wedding. This works best with a tiered cake but can be utilized with a single layer cake.
The idea is to color each layer of the cake different, keeping in harmony with your wedding colors. It will create a striking and lasting impression.
9. Themed
If you love a particular theme then your wedding cake should reflect this, especially if you’ve themed your wedding this way.
Whether you want the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones or Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, you can have a cake created in the style and theme you want. This detail will need to be reflected in the wedding ceremony and reception but, as themed weddings are becoming more popular this is becoming an accepted option.
It can tell your wedding guests volumes about you and your likes, as well as helping to get the conversation flowing.
10. Understated
You don’t need the Iron Throne to make a statement. Sometimes all you need is simplicity. A plain and small cake, stretching upwards in one color with a crown on top can be elegant and a talking point.
Sometimes it really is the simplest ideas that work.
11. Ruffles
The standard approach to cake icing is smooth but it doesn’t have to be. Ruffle some feathers by ruffling the cake edges. You can play with the lines and the shapes in order to get the best possible effect.
12. Go Chocolate
If you really can’t stand the thought of a wedding cake then you should consider a chocolate fountain (choose a a local chocolate fountain caterer here) or even a tower of chocolates.
People won’t just admire the ‘cake’, they’ll be talking about it for a long time after the wedding has finished.
Alternatively, if you’re a chocolate lover you can always have a chocolate cake created and covered in chocolate. Even the toppers can be chocolate!
13. The Love Cake
Take a simple two-tiered cake and add a topper that announces love to the world. Then color the cake black and gold, the two colors fading into each other.
You’ll be surprised at how simple yet fantastic this type of design can work.
14. Black & White
Black and white will never really go out of fashion and it doesn’t matter what type of cake you have. You can put stripes on, spots on, or any other kind of alternating pattern and you’ll have a cake that looks funky, stylish, and stunning.
Just let your imagination run wild.
15. Flowers
It’s almost impossible to have a wedding without flowers and they are often an integral part of your wedding cake design.
Embrace this by creating a miniature version of your bouquet to go on top or next to your wedding cake. You can also run flowers up the side or around the cake. This works for any style of cake, ensuring it blends with your wedding. Check out this helpful guide on choosing the wedding cake flowers.
16. Lace
Another option that is worth considering is to add some lace to the cake. This can be done with icing or instead of it. The lace should match any lace on your dress and other parts of your wedding. This will neatly tie different themes together while ensuring each element stands out in its own right. That’s a tricky balance to get right!
Final Thoughts
Don’t forget that this is your wedding day and your cake, you need to choose something that you’ll like and goes with your image for the day. There is no wrong cake, providing you select the one that really speaks to you and your groom.
The wedding cake should be an important part of your special day but it doesn’t have to take over. After all, at the end of the day, all you’ll be left with are crumbs and probably some vocal guests.
Just remember, whatever cake design you choose, it’s a good idea to have a practice run before the day. That will help to ensure the cake really does look like you imagined, and not just the same as all the other cakes the baker makes.
It doesn’t matter if you stay traditional or choose your own cake, there will be those that feel your wedding cake idea was brilliant and those that don’t. That’s why you need to do it for yourself, simply use these ideas for inspiration and go to town!
Also, check out this guide to choosing the wedding cake topperand 12 tips to choosing the cheapest wedding cake.
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