Unconventional & Unique Wedding Cake Ideas

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Unconventional & Unique Wedding Cake Ideas

14th July 2022

Wedding cakes have been a part of traditional wedding celebrations for centuries, but in recent times, couples have begun to experiment with unconventional wedding cakes – aka the cakes that go viral on Instagram & Pinterest.

These cakes go beyond the typical tiered, white, and frosted cakes and instead offer unique flavours, designs, and themes.

Unconventional wedding cakes can be a great way to add a personal touch to your special day and create a memorable experience for your guests. Remember, you want your wedding day to really reflect you as a couple, and if you don’t have a great sweet tooth, there’s no pressure to go for an extremely sweet 6-tiered cake.

In this blog post, we will explore some of the most popular unconventional wedding cakes that have been gaining popularity in recent years.

Geode Cakes

Geode cakes are a relatively new trend in the world of wedding cakes – we haven’t seen too many of these at South Asian weddings so far. These cakes feature a layer of edible crystals made from rock candy, sugar, or isomalt. The crystals are usually arranged in a geode pattern, with a contrasting colour inside the crystal cavity. Geode cakes offer a stunning and dramatic look that is perfect for couples who want a unique and eye-catching cake.

Cheese Cakes

Don’t have a sweet tooth? This wedding cake alternative is perfect for you!

Cheese cakes are a great alternative for couples who don’t have a sweet tooth. These cakes are made entirely of cheese, usually a mix of soft and hard cheeses. The cheese wheels are stacked and decorated with fruits, nuts, and herbs, giving them a beautiful and rustic appearance. Cheese cakes are perfect for intimate weddings and can be served as a dessert or as part of a cheese platter.

Perfect for wine’o’clock!

Where can I get one? West Country Cheese, Chuckling Cheese, or Godminster

Doughnut Cakes

Donut worry, we’ve got you covered if you have a sweet tooth. Not only do these look so unique & stunning, they’re sure to be a hit with any little children at the wedding. (Sorry in advance for any major sugar rushes – oops!).

Where can I get one? Crosstown doughnuts

Macaron Tower "Cake"

Let your inner Parisian out, and experiment with these gorgeous macaron towers. They’re a beautiful decoration, as well as a tasty treat, and definitely have less waste than cut up pieces of cake left to go stale (our inner sustainability champions approve.)

Where can I get one? Not On The Highstreet

Croquembouche

For an elegant and sophisticated option, consider a croquembouche (yes, it is as cool as it sounds & it also looks like a Christmas tree).

This traditional French dessert is made up of a tower of cream-filled pastries, usually decorated with caramel and spun sugar. The croquembouche is a beautiful centerpiece for any wedding, and guests can help themselves to the pastries throughout the reception. It’s a great choice for couples who want a dessert that’s both classic and unique.

Where can I get one? Your local bakery.

Ice Cream Wedding Cakes

For summer weddings or couples who love ice cream, an ice cream cake could be the perfect choice. These cakes are made up of layers of ice cream and cake, and can be decorated with toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or whipped cream. Ice cream cakes can be served frozen, or slightly softened for a more cake-like texture.

They’re a fun and unique choice for a hot summer wedding (as long as it is stored correctly, of course!).

Naked Cakes

We have definitely seen these go viral recently at intimate weddings.

Naked cakes are a great alternative to traditional wedding cakes. These cakes are called naked cakes because they lack the typical thick layer of frosting that covers most cakes (the super sweet bit!). Instead, they are left exposed, with only a thin layer of frosting or fruit to cover the cake layers.

Naked cakes offer a more rustic and natural look that is perfect for outdoor, vineyard or garden weddings.

Cheesecake Cakes

We mean an actual cheesecake this time.

A layered cheesecake is an upcoming trend, and we see this as a 2023/24 staple at a lot of minimalistic weddings. They look absolutely beautiful and open your options up to a whole different range of flavours. So unique.