10 Simple Wedding Cake Ideas

Looking for a simple and timeless wedding cake to serve on your big day? Check out these ten understated ideas we spotted on Instagram sure to inspire your special dessert. 1. Opt for a smooth buttercream frosting. 

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2. Go naked. 

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3. Drizzle it caramel sauce and top it off with fresh blooms. 

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4. Adorn your dessert with edible flowers.

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5. Add a cute and subtle pattern. 

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6. Serve up a trendy bundt cake.

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7. Try out a rustic crumb coat. Note: this means the outside is slightly iced and the icing contains crumbs from the cake.

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8. Wrap your cake with sprigs of fresh herbs or greenery.

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9. Be creative with your topper and leave the rest simple.

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10. Add some ribbon to your cake for a touch of color.

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