Steal-Worthy Wedding Cake Designs
In the incredible world of cake art, anything can serve as inspiration: your wedding venue, profession, favorite flower, cultural background, or even tattoos. Don't know where to start? Browse wow-worthy options from real weddings and bridal shoots!
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Are you and your groom being pulled in diametrically opposing directions? This jaw-dropping "superhero in disguise" cake proves you can have the best of both worlds.
Cake by Tier by Tier / Photo Credit: Tier by Tier
Modern Masterpieces
The groom, a pilot, honored his profession with a globetrotting cake; as a bonus, he included landmarks from the city where he proposed (Paris).
Cake by Frosted Art Inc. / Photo Credit: Anna Marisol Photography
Rustic Accents
Twine and buttercream frosting make for an irresistible, homespun design.
Photo Credit: Shelby Andal Photography
Petal Pushers
This birdcage cake dotted with pastel blooms stood out in a sea of real wedding submissions.
Photo Credit: Sarah Michele Photography
Trendy Textures
Pearl-like beads of frosting and a ruffled "skirt" appeal to the girlie-girl bride at heart.
Cake by Cakes by Shmi / Photo Credit: Samantha Ong Photography
Trendy Textures
A neutral-toned cake with a stacked effect fit the vibe of this romantic Southern affair.
Cake by Rick's Bakery / Photo Credit: Photo Love
All-White With a Twist
We're swooning over this graphic lace-inspired cake.
Cake by One Belle Bakery / Photo Credit: Open Aperture Photography
Petal Pushers
A stenciled metallic design is a chic and unexpected way to put florals on display.
Cake by Sweet Blossom Cakes / Photo Credit: Mila Jackson Photography LLC
Rustic Accents
Sunflowers, twine, burlap, and wooden accents are hallmarks of a rustic wedding, and this cake showcases them all to stunning effect.
Photo Credit: Lynette Smith Photography
A Touch of Bling
Edible glitter pearls added drama to this Christmastime cake.
Cake by Fenoglietto's / Photo Credit: Maria Angela Photography
Modern Masterpieces
Gravity-defying cakes have gained popularity, and this sweet songbird style is straight out of a fairy tale.
Photo Credit: Mariia Berezina Photography
Petal Pushers
An abundance of orchids dresses up an otherwise simple design. Plus, how cute is that lifelike bride and groom cake topper?
Cake by Maui Sweet Cakes / Photo Credit: Trish Barker Photography
A Touch of Bling
If your wedding gown features crystal embellishments or sequined detailing, go for a cake that's just as dazzling on the eyes.
Photo Credit: Judah Avenue Photography
All-White With a Twist
Stack fresh roses beneath each patterned cake tier for a look that's simply beautiful.
Cake by Classic Cakes by Lori / Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Modern Masterpieces
Overflowing with Reese's Pieces and ganache, this cake is every chocoholic's dream come true.
Cake by Classic Cakes by Lori / Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
All-White With a Twist
This pretty variation on the naked cake craze is a standout.
Cake by Classic Cakes by Lori / Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
All-White With a Twist
Choose a different design motif for each layer for a pretty cake that pops in photos.
Cake by Lollydoozer's / Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Geometric Patterns
Eye-popping patterns and shapes lend themselves well to contemporary wedding settings such as an industrial loft.
Cake by The People's Cake / Photo Credit: IJ Photo
Painterly Details
Tie your wedding theme into your cake, like this enchanted garden design complete with a gilded frog.
Cake by The Cake Parlour / Photo Credit: collective67
Painterly Details
An illustrated motif is even more eye-catching thanks to gradually increasing tiers.
Cake by Bredenbecks Bakery / Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
Trendy Textures
We love the burnt gold edges of this light and airy confection.
Cake by The Cake Pros Bakery / Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
Petal Pushers
A spray of miniature blooms adds the perfect finishing touch to a subtle ombré creation.
Photo Credit: Ava Marie Photography
A Touch of Bling
A bedazzled cake topper and golden monogram add flair to a blush cake.
Photo Credit: Your Lovely Wedding
Painterly Details
For a tattooed bride and groom, this cake was love at first ink.
Cake by Angel Food Bakery / Photo Credit: Yantes Photo
Rustic Accents
If you can't get enough of burlap and lace (guilty as charged), then take a cue from this wrapped-up design.
Cake by Wedding Day Bakery / Photo Credit: Tara Melissa Photographie
Geometric Patterns
Spell out your feelings for one another with giant letters and a swirled motif.
Cake by Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center / Photo Credit: Celladora Photography
Petal Pushers
Sugar flowers are made even more gorgeous with a cascading trail of gold glitter.
Cake by Amy Cakes / Photo Credit: Sheradee Hurst Photography
Geometric Patterns
A lattice border is an elegant take on the geometric cake craze.
Cakes by LaMeeka Custom Cake Designs / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC
All-White With a Twist
A playful, whimsical pattern adds a youthful feel to an otherwise traditional white cake.
Cake by Baker's Man / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC
Modern Masterpieces
Pay homage to your beloved pup or feline with a cake in their likeness — just no petting, please.
Cake by Baker's Man / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Petal Pushers
If you're throwing a modern-themed wedding, consider this succulent and wire-topper cake.
Cake by Baker's Man / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Painterly Details
Bring a painted backdrop to life with a few oversized accents.
Cake by Baker's Man / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Painterly Details
Cake by Baker's Man / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Rustic Accents
Who knew a sprig of greenery could create such a striking cake?
Cake by A Divine Event / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC
Trendy Textures
Ask your baker for sugar-made rosettes throughout your entire cake to replicate this entrancing look.
Cake by A Divine Event / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC
Painterly Details
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Painterly Details
Three-dimensional blooms paired with hand-painted vines creates an intricately gorgeous effect.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
All-White With a Twist
A white cake is anything but boring when it has this much texture.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Painterly Details
For a fresh twist on chalkboard signage, consider this A+ cake design.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
A Touch of Bling
We love how each tier of this cake incorporates the concept of sparkle in a slightly different way.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Petal Pushers
Limit your design elements to just one tier; not only is it eye-catching but it's also more cost-effective.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Painterly Details
Opulent, metallic embellishments take a painted cake to next-level status.
Cake by Perfect Wedding Cake / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Geometric Patterns
Step out of the box with a hexagon or triangle cake design in your color palette.
Cake by not a crumb! exquisite cakes / Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography, LLC
Trendy Textures
Texture mimicking the look of a tree stump takes a woodland-inspired cake to new heights.
Cake by Chantilly Cakes / Photo Credit: Ashley Roper from Ashfall Mixed Media / Wedding Planner: Tammy Waterman from Special Moments
Painterly Details
A stenciled design adds a whimsical element to this bold black and white cake.
Cake by Studio Cake / Photo Credit: Jennifer Lamba Photography / Event Planning: Mango Muse Events
Trendy Textures
Consider a dessert that honors your cultural heritage, such as kransekage (Danish wedding cake), which consists of stacks of marzipan-filled pastry rings that are separated by creamy icing.
Cake by Copenhagen Bakery / Photo Credit: Andria Lo Weddings / Event Planning: Mango Muse Events
Modern Masterpieces
A sports fanatic had his cake and ate it too with a dessert that honored not one, but all four of his favorite teams.
Cake by Sweet TreatZ By Dana / Photo Credit: A Picturesque Memory Photography
Modern Masterpieces
A majestic elephant decked out in wedding finery stole the show at an interfaith two-day Hindu-Christian celebration. It was sculpted from fondant and filled with real cake!
Cake by Charm City Cakes / Photo Credit: Shanna Edberg Photography
Modern Masterpieces
From the cake topper to the one-of-a-kind stand, this couple knocked it out of the park with their confection.
Cake by Lollydoozer's / Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Steal-Worthy Wedding Cake Designs
Modern Masterpieces -154320
Are you and your groom being pulled in diametrically opposing directions? This jaw-dropping "superhero in disguise" cake proves you can have the best of both worlds.
Cake by Tier by Tier / Photo Credit: Tier by Tier
