Spotlight: Spring Wedding Cake Trends

A palette of delightful designs and delicious flavors

Written by

Laura Cross

As the warmth of spring breathes new life into the world, it's not just the flowers that are blooming – wedding cake creativity is also in full swing. This season, couples are opting for cakes that not only tantalize the taste buds but also delight the eyes with vibrant colors, bold flavors and intricate designs. We've rounded up the top cake trends promising to make your spring wedding a sweet affair to remember.

GARDEN CAKE TOWER

^{Nikki Solis Studios}
"Who says champagne towers have to steal the spotlight? Why not reimagine the concept with a touch of sweetness and whimsy by having a cake tower instead?"
- Emily Chesky, Emily Grace Cakes

LAMBETH CAKES

^{Photo courtesy of Hey There Cupcake}
"Lambeth cakes are making a huge comeback this year."
- Chelsea Dudek, Hey There Cupcake

CAKE MEADOWS

^{Vanessa Lee Photo}
"Give us more cake meadows! Last year, we saw a rising trend of including flowers around your cake rather than on it, like this one from Emily Grace Cakes. This is such a fun way to add color and style to your cake. If that cake-cutting photo moment is important to you, this is the perfect way to make an impact! And, in our humble opinion, a cake meadow seems way more logical than putting non-edible flowers on a dessert."
- Lily Hansen, HappiLily Events

TEXTURE PLAY

^{Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design}
"The layers and texture of this cake by Emily Grace Cakes for this lakeside spring wedding almost mimicked the calming waves washing along shore. There's just nothing like Minnesota in the spring when the lake thaws, the sun is shining, and it's a great day for a wedding."
- Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

CAKE EXPERIENCES

^{Becca Dilley}
"We’re excited about cake moments guests can interact with such as topping their own piece of cake with an element like a pour-over sauce. Letting guests customize their own piece of cake in some way creates a fun memory of the evening and adds to the cake-eating experience."
- Annie Pennings Edmond, Chowgirls Catering

RUFFLES

^{Jennifer Sanders}
"The texture/ruffle trend on cakes is one of my favorites."
- Chelsea Dudek, Hey There Cupcake

SIMPLE TEXTURE

^{Amanda Nippoldt Photography}
"Couples are embracing the charm of vertical line texture. With the freedom to keep it sleek or adorne it with a floral backdrop, the timeless feel can fit in all wedding styles!"
- Emily Chesky, Emily Grace Cakes

FRUIT FLAVORS

^{Kelly Birch Photography}
"One way to bring spring into a cake is through the flavor itself! Strawberry and lemon are both spring fruits and can create exquisite cake flavors!"
- Emily Chesky, Emily Grace Cakes

BOLD COLORS & TEXTURES

^{Lucas Botz}
"Bold color and texture can turn your cake into a work of art. Think outside the box and your cake can become a stand out decor piece at your wedding."
- Annie Pennings Edmond, Chowgirls Catering

BOWS

^{Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design}
"Bows are everything right now."
- Chelsea Dudek, Hey There Cupcake

SHEET CAKES

^{Courtesy of Dahlia Bakery}
"This year we're seeing personal touches, innovation, personalization and a nod to sustainability. Sheet cakes are coming. These aren't your basic costco cake! These sheet cakes can be small, or used in lieu of centerpieces, running the length of your guest table. Ruled by abstract art and sculptural floral, these sheet cakes are showstoppers. Think bold colors, unexpected shapes, and elements to challenge the conventional cake silhouette. Dahlia Bakery in Minneapolis does it best!"
- Kelly Bollis, MAVEN Events