Wedding cake ideas
Whether you're after naked or semi-naked wedding cake recipes, homemade wedding cake ideas or simple cupcakes, we have all the inspiration you need
Naturally, we feel that the best bit of any wedding is the cake, but it's also something that can add to the overall stress and cost. Put the joy back into planning by choosing to make your own wedding cake with our tried-and-tested recipes below. Alternatively, pass your favourite recipe on to a friend, family member or whoever is making your cake.
Opt for our elegant tiers of traditional fruit cake, consider a 'semi-naked' cake that's light on icing and covered in flowers, or serve a selection of homemade cakes on a trendy dessert table, as is seen at some weddings nowadays.
Have a look at our recipes below, then check out our celebration cake recipes for more ideas and read our guide on how to make a wedding cake before getting started. Just remember, planning the cake for your big day should be fun, so enjoy!
Honey & almond layer cake
If you're looking for a 'naked' cake style, where the icing is spread between and on top of the cake, but the sides are left to reveal the layers, then this is the recipe for you. Delicately flavoured with honey and almond, this beauty is finished with candied almonds and perfectly piped Swiss meringue buttercream.
White chocolate cake
If you're celebrating a special occasion, this easy layer cake makes a great centrepiece. It's topped with silky white chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries, which offset the sweetness. It's a robust cake, so can easily be topped with any decorations or flowers.
Rainbow cake
Show support for the LGBTQ+ community by making this beautiful rainbow layer cake decorated with Swiss meringue buttercream. Layered with lemon curd or caramel, it's ideal for weddings and celebrations.
Red velvet cake with cheesecake buttercream
Consider this knockout bake for your celebrations. Creamy, tangy, cheesecake-style buttercream is sandwiched with chocolatey sponge layers for a modern classic. We've used red and gold sprinkles, but you can change the decorations to match your colour scheme.
Raspberry spice cake
If you're having a summery outdoor wedding, this simple sponge is a great choice. The many layers of moist buttermilk sponge are combined with jam, berries and soft cheese frosting to make a stunning centrepiece.
Passion cake
Bring a touch of passion to your big day with this impressive tropical sponge. This scrumptious triple-layered passion fruit cake is made with banana, pineapple, coconut and cinnamon, then filled with soft cheese icing.
Easy carrot cake
If your wedding is going to be an informal affair, why not serve a traditional carrot cake for family and friends to enjoy with a cuppa? It also goes well with a glass of fizz!
Vegan carrot cake
Whether you're vegan yourself or have guests who are, try this free-from carrot cake. It's still indulgent thanks to the coconut and cashew icing. Top with edible flowers for a pretty centrepiece.
Lemon sponge cake
This citrussy sponge with lemon icing and candied peel is good enough on its own, or include it as part of a trendy dessert table, where guests can choose from two or three cakes.
Easy caramel cake
Who doesn't want a caramel cake at their wedding? This decadent bake is easy to make, yet the layers of sponge drizzled with caramel sauce look really impressive. Add sparklers for instant celebration.
Lemon & elderflower celebration cake
Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for your wedding. It's a great choice if you don't want a traditional fruit cake, but still want to keep things classic.
Homemade wedding cake
This traditional three-tiered wedding cake is a classic beauty. Each tier is a different flavour, so there's something for everyone. Make our light fruit cake, rich dark chocolate cake and zingy lemon cake before topping with marzipan, apricot jam and ready-to-roll icing.
Easiest ever wedding cake
Take the stress out of the big day with a wedding cake that bakes all at once from one easy mixture. You can choose the decorations to suit your taste – here, we've gone with a 'semi-naked' style.
Simple elegance wedding cake
To make this three-tiered wedding cake, all you need to do is multiply the basic vanilla cake mixture and icing recipes, then decorate as you wish.
Classic sponge sandwich
Keep things simple on your big day with this nostalgic sponge cake. You can choose to layer it with cream and jam, or fill with flavours of your choice.
Chocolate & caramel ombre cake
If you're not a fan of a fruity cake, then look no further than our four-layered chocolate-caramel extravaganza. Filled with the caramel and covered in dark chocolate icing, it's the ultimate indulgence.
Spiced hummingbird cake
Similar to carrot cake, this celebration cake tastes of summer, thanks to the pineapple and banana, tangy soft cheese frosting and delicate edible flowers.
Red velvet cake
You can't beat this modern classic. Traditional red velvet cake is easy to make, robust enough for layering and decorating, and looks striking when cut.
Mocha & hazelnut cake
Combine the holy trinity of chocolate, coffee and hazelnut for a blissfully indulgent wedding cake. Serve as part of a dessert table with a few fruity cake options, too.
Vanilla cupcakes
Swap the large cake for a small yet stunning offering of vanilla cupcakes. Swirl the tops with creamy icing that you've matched to your colour palette – they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Romantic rose cupcakes
These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding. The flowers and ribbon mean they still feel traditional, but they're easy to serve on your big day.
Raspberry caramel ombre cake
This stunning layer cake with coloured soft cheese frosting looks stunning on the plate, and even better when sliced to reveal the juicy, fresh raspberries inside. Your guests are guaranteed to love it.
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