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10 Seriously Delicious Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Modern Wedding Posted: September 25, 2019

 Your wedding cake is the perfect opportunity to get creative. If a traditional wedding cake isn’t for you, these amazing alternatives are sure to leave your guests coming back for more!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Semm Faber Photography

Say Cheese…

This is every cheese lovers dream! Not to be confused with a cheesecake, this brilliant idea involves layering all your favourite cheeses with some fresh fruit to delight your guests. Yum!!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Leanna Elizabeth Weddings

Crafted Cinnamon…

We all know sugar and spice are a match made in heaven. So what better way to celebrate your big day than with a delicious cinnamon scroll cake. After drizzling on a generous amount of icing, everyone will be wanting seconds!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Pure Wow

A Summer Vibe…

Why not turn everyones favourite summertime treat into a gorgeous cake! Having an ice cream cake is a great way to incorporate some fun colour into your wedding.

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via The Dandelion Patch

Cookie Monster…

Chocolate chip, double chocolate swirl or even red velvet. You can have a gorgeous cookie cake, no matter what your favourite flavour is!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Great Dane Bakery

Brunch Cake…

If you and your partner love brunch, then this is the perfect wedding cake for you! Waffles are super easy to stack and always delicious no matter what toppings you choose.

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Fab Mood

Getting Crafty…

A croquembouche makes a breathtaking centrepiece for any wedding table. Try decorating with fresh berries or even your favourite flowers to add a unique, personal touch.

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Finespun Cakes

Donut Tempt Me…

Creating a sky-high donut stack is a playful take on the traditional wedding cake. With so many delicious flavour combinations available, the choices are endless! Not to mention, they are super easy to serve to guests.

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Philly In Love

Feeling Fresh…

A refreshing watermelon cake is great idea for those warmer summer weddings. This dessert idea lets you create the most amazing fruit salad!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via The Lemon Apron

Breakfast Stack…

Your wedding is the perfect opportunity to have some fun! Flowers, fruit and endless amounts of maple syrup are the perfect pairings for your pancake stack cake. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Fab Mood

Macaron Tower

Macarons are made in every flavour under the sun, so there will be something available for everyone! A magnificent macaron tower is the perfect way to add a extra touch of elegance to your wedding.

Alternatives To Wedding Cake

Via Crazy For Us

Click here to see some wedding cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat!

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