Anyone who wants to stay authentic and true to themselves should skip this article. But if you want to see which trends are current this year, you’re in the right place. While in the past almost all cakes looked alike, tall, white, and perfectly symmetrical, today more and more people want something that reflects the couple’s personality and the overall concept of the wedding. Here are three trends currently dominating the scene.
Long Rectangular Cake
More and more couples are choosing a long, elongated rectangular cake placed across the entire dessert table. This format is practical since it allows a large number of guests to be served without having to cut through tall tiers, and it looks modern and minimalist. It’s often decorated with flowers or fruit, creating the effect that the cake is part of the table’s decor rather than just a dessert on the side. This style is especially suited to more relaxed, garden-style, or boho weddings looking for a less formal look.
Oversized Tiered Cake
The classic white cake with two to four tiers remains the most requested choice, especially for more traditional weddings. Still, oversized cakes are taking the lead, ones with more than eight tiers, finished in smooth buttercream or fondant, with subtle details like roses, ruffles, or gold accents. Compared to previous years, these cakes are now made less sweet, with higher-quality fillings, and occasionally feature a vintage touch like hand-piping techniques reminiscent of cakes from the eighties. It’s a safe choice for couples who want something elegant and timeless, yet still a little avant-garde.
Mille- feuille
An increasingly popular trend is the interactive dessert, where the cake or dessert table is assembled or finished in front of guests during the celebration itself. This is most often done mille- feuille cake with puff pastry, cream and fresh fruits. This format brings an element of fun and experience to the celebration, giving guests the feeling that they’re part of the process rather than just spectators. This trend works especially well for smaller, more intimate celebrations where the focus is on atmosphere and interaction rather than the traditional ceremonial cake cutting.
Tiramisu
This dessert, which has been a favorite among many for years, has in recent times also become a popular choice for newlyweds as their wedding cake. Interestingly, it is often served in a large metal bowl, from which individual portions are later plated, or in individual glasses that are then arranged into a tower.