Simple Minimalist Wedding Cake Ideas for Your Big Day
When it comes to wedding cakes, there are seemingly as many different styles, options, and flavor combinations as there are love stories. From towering, fussy cakes that’ll stop you in your tracks to simpler, more unassuming cakes that exude a quiet elegance (and everything in between), you really have your pick of designs when it comes to the dessert you’ll serve on your special day.
If you love a minimalist wedding cake (or just think it might be a good choice for your own wedding cake), read on to learn more about why we love them too—and to get a little inspiration for your own simple cake.
Making your own minimalist wedding cake? Brush up on your skills with our online or in-person cake classes and shop Erin’s favorite tools to help you execute your vision.
Here’s Why We Love a Minimalist Wedding Cake
While we love a big, intricately designed cake as much as the next person, there’s something so lovely about a refined, minimalist wedding cake too. Featuring clean lines, subtle textural elements, and simple decorations used sparingly, these sweet little cakes are perfect for couples who want their cake to blend into the overall vibe of their wedding day—not steal the show.
Our Favorite Simple Wedding Cake Ideas
These classic wedding cake ideas are the perfect way to celebrate a bit more simply:
Single-Tier with Sharp Edges
A super simple, clean round or square cake with sharp buttercream edges will just never get old. Give it a little something extra by placing it on top of a stunning cake stand or topping it off with a single fresh bloom.
Textured Buttercream & Tone-on-Tone Details
Adding a little subtle texture to the buttercream on top of your cake is a chic, but refined way to add a little interest to your cake. Consider swoopy swirls, romantic ruffles, or even a stucco-like pattern. Keep the effect minimalist by using all-white or ivory tones.
Fresh Florals or Greenery
Elegant fresh florals and greenery are always a great way to top off your minimalist cake. Consider an olive branch, a bit of eucalyptus, peonies, or whatever you love. Just make sure you’re removing anything that’s not edible before cutting and serving your cake.
A Monochromatic Look
Cute minimalist cake designs in shades of blush, sage, dusty blue, soft gray, ivory, or another hue you happen to love are easy ways to make a statement without stealing all of the attention. Add some gold accents for a little something extra.
Minimal Typography
Add a simple, sweet message, your initials, a monogram, or your wedding date to your cake for an elegant, personalized, but still minimalist look.
The "White Wedding" and The “Happy Anni”
Local? Our White Wedding and Happy Anni cakes from our Cake Shop are minimalist dreams for small celebrations, elopements, or bridal showers. They’re semi-custom, so you can choose the flavors and fillings, as well as personalize some of the decoration, but they have a faster turnaround time than fully custom wedding cake designs. Both feature simple white icing and minimal text.
Custom Minimalist Cakes: Tailored to Your Tastes
If you prefer a cake that’s completely unique to you, consider working with ECBG on a custom wedding cake. Whether it’s a sleek single-layer that’ll make an impact or a towering, tiered masterpiece that people won’t be able to help but admire, the ECBG team can work with you to create a memorable cake you’ll love. Custom cakes take longer to produce, however, so you’ll want to reach out ASAP to get the ball rolling.
FAQs
-
Definitely! Our White Wedding or Happy Anni cakes are perfect for more intimate events. Small wedding cakes will need to be picked up, however, as we only offer delivery for orders over $600.
-
We recommend starting the custom wedding cake process at least 4-6 months before your big day because we tend to book up, especially during wedding season. If you’re looking for one of our Cake Shop cakes, however, we only need at least 4 days’ notice.
-
Absolutely! Fill out our inquiry form to book your tasting. You have options to taste in-person at the bakery or at home.
-
Of course! ECBG offers a variety of flavors and fillings to suit your palate. Discuss your preferences during your consultation with your cake designer to create the perfect combination.
-
Generally speaking, yes! We have gluten-free and dairy-free options for those who have dietary restrictions. If you have other restrictions or allergies, it’s best to discuss them with our team during your consultation so we can make sure everything is safe for you and your guests.
Minimalist wedding cakes exude understated elegance. If you’re leaning toward something more minimalist, you can be confident that your cake will be gorgeous, just with less fuss—without taking the attention off of all of your other carefully planned details.
