Wedding cakes transcend the realm of mere desserts – a moment unto themselves come your wedding day, a delectable symbol of celebration and good taste (pun intended). This summer wedding season, we're seeing cakes take on a whole new life where creativity and playful experimentation are blooming, giving way to some of our favorite cake trends yet. From captivating dramatic sizes to daringly bold colors and delicate creamy hues that evoke vintage chic, each a feast for the eyes as much as the palate. One-of-a-kind masterpieces in their own right, these artisanal baked confections will stir conversation and ignite wonder, worthy of being the centerpiece to any reception.
Airbrushed Colors
Reminiscent of a sunset, the trending artistic approach is creating a buzz amongst our editors. Unexpected colors are sprayed on in subtle gradients, chaotic graffiti style and soft blending rainbows, and finished with piping or florals for a whimsical, pop-like effect. Best reserved for the couple looking for something bold and playful and aren't afraid to make a statement, just make sure you approach the design with an air of refinement so it doesn't look too crafty.
Hebe Konditori, Yip Studio, Hebe Konditori
Dome Shapes
The dome cake, or also known as the beehive cake, is a chic new shape cake artists are exploring. A step away from the traditional tiered cake styles, the dome cake is perfect for intimate weddings due to their smaller serving size. But what they lack in size they make up for in impact. We love when the fondant is minimal in adornment and perfectly smooth to emphasize the sculptural shape, or when coupled with a touch of piped ruffles.
Maria Amaria, The Sugar Cure, Yip.Studio, Yip.Studio, Bayou Saint Cake, The Sugar Cure
Meringue Touches
Light and graceful like airy clouds, meringue decorations can add sophistication and refinement to a wedding cake, creating an atmosphere of lightness and weightlessness. Try adding meringue bows, hearts or stars to your cake to make it even more distinctive and trendy.
Fresh Flower Stems
Why limit your florals to just the bouquets, centrepieces and arrangements? Adorn your wedding cakewith seasonal freshly cut blooms in tonal whites or contrasting pops of color for a sculptural masterpiece. Opt for a mix of varieties in different sizes and textures for a whimsical, quirky effect, or a single dainty varity for a more refined, uniform appeal. The key is to ensure your flowers have lengthy stems for a modern and multi-dimensional look.
Yip.Studio, Deaux Baker, Lura Cakes, Picnic Baked Goods, Yip.Studio, Yip.Studio
Seasonal Fruits & Berries
Berries and cream is a long time classic go-to flavour profile sure to please any guest. This season, seasonal fruits and berries are now being styled en-masse into sculptural towers, meringues and tarts for a mouth-wateringly sweet summery dessert. Particularly perfect for a darkly romantic appeal, tying in tones of rich reds, plums and mulberry with your decor.
Pan de Madre , The Sugar Cure, Celeste Scott
Romantic Reds
It's no denying red is having a moment this season, and cakes are no exception. Painted in rich lipstick, fire engine and burgundy reds from top to toe, these cakes are strikingly hard to miss. To ignite the palette, pair with a flavor profile of strawberry, watermelon, or rosewater, or a classic red velvet cake.
Yip Studio , Sophie Agnella Anita Stolz, Sugar Cure, Yip Studio, Deaux Baker, Yip Studio
Extra-Long Cakes
Extra-long cakes add a breathtaking grandeur to the reception with a banquet-like appeal. Symbolizing the infinity of love, these cakes are dramatic in proportions, scaling the lengths of tablescapes for a shareable delight. We recommend making a moment of it - plan for staff to bring it out following dinner for a big reveal!
Metallic Colors
Metallic shades bring a certain magic, flickering like stars under your reception lighting, adding a touch of whimsy to the space. For a nostalgic look, we love silvers adorning vintage style tiered cakes for a high-impact effect, or for a more modern appeal, a geometric, sculptural style that fels otherworldly. For a pop of color, try mixing with a touch of bright florals or glazed cherries.
Yip.Studio , Pretty Shitty Cakes, Marina Machado, Sophia Agnella Anita Stolz, Jasmine Rae, Yip.Studio
Oversized Single-Tiered Cakes
One of our favorite trends for this and future wedding seasons. There's no shame in abandoning the traditional multi-tiered cake when there are such stylish and intriguing giant flat desserts. Perfect for the summer season when the cake can be filled with an unlimited amount of fresh and tasty fruit and berries.
SNP Cake Studio , Laszlo Badet , Eva Hurtigkarl
Vintage Buttercream
We all have a soft spot for these tiered visions. Buttercream delicately piped and ruffled into ornate formations over multi-levels for a charming, nostalgic appeal. For a playful look fitting of a Marie Antinette banquet, finish with glazed cherries or a touch of pastel. For a more modern appeal, opt for ann abstract shape or imperfectly perfect ruffles.
Maria Amaria, The Sugar Cure , Vege Mamma, Vege Mamma, Hannah Kleeberg, Aimee France
Herrlich Dining , Suesse Flora
