What You Need to Know About Wedding Sheet Cakes
When you think of a wedding cake, you probably think of a towering confection, tiers of piped buttercream and a wedding cake topper on top. But that’s not the right fit for every single wedding celebration. Some weddings call for something a little different. Something chic and refined, perfectly suited for a formal affair, but a bit more fun than a many-tiered wonder.
We’re talking about a wedding sheet cake. That’s right, a sheet cake. Forget the grocery store sheet cake you’re probably envisioning right now. Wedding sheet cakes are so much more than that. With luxe, flavorful fillings, gorgeous piping, and just a hint of playful whimsy, a wedding sheet cake is an unexpectedly high-impact centerpiece that’ll keep your guests talking.
Why We Love a Wedding Sheet Cake
We love a good wedding sheet cake. Here’s why:
It’s a show-stopper: These cakes are understated, but super chic. They draw the eye without feeling over-the-top.
There’s more cake: Sheet cakes don’t require all of the structural tools that a multi-tiered cake does, which means more cake to serve and eat.
It’s easy to customize: Sheet cakes are endlessly customizable and a wedding version is no different. You can deck them out with edible pearls, gold foil, or florals, or pipe on unique designs. A sheet cake can look as rustic and informal or upscale and elegant as you’d like.
Reasons to Consider Serving a Sheet Cake at Your Wedding
There are tons of reasons to consider forgoing a more traditional tiered cake in favor of a wedding sheet cake—it may be the perfect solution for you. From your budget to your preferences and beyond, here are a few reasons we think you should at least think about it:
1. They Can Help You Stretch Your Budget
Sheet cakes are often more affordable than towering tiered masterpieces, which means you can feed more guests for less of an investment. Not only that, but they don’t require the structural supports and things that tiered cakes do, which means you get even more bang for your buck because it’s all cake.
2. They Can Be Oh-So-Chic
These aren’t your standard sheet cakes. Wedding sheet cakes elevate the humble sheet cake into something more akin to edible art. You can add intricate piping, florals, gold leaf, fruit garnishes, basically, the sky’s the limit.
3. They Bring the Drama
This is a different kind of drama than what you’d get from a three- or four-tiered masterpiece. Your wedding sheet cake can run the length of your dessert table or act as a centerpiece on your dining table. When paired with romantic lighting, greenery, and florals, it makes quite the statement.
4. They’re Sturdy
Because they’re lower to the table, you don’t have to worry so much about tiers sliding off or collapsing during a warm summer wedding—though it’s still a good idea to keep your cake chilled!
Flavor & Design Inspo for Your Wedding Sheet Cake
Just because it’s a sheet cake that doesn’t mean it has to be basic or boring Here are some ideas for different flavors and styles:
Lemon with Raspberry Whipped Mascarpone
Caramel with Dark Chocolate Mousse
Strawberry and Matcha
Tons of Maximalist Lambeth Piping
Pressed Florals and Greenery
Figs and Berries
Clean, Fresh Buttercream and Edible Watercolor Painting
FAQs
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A wedding sheet cake is basically just what it sounds like. It’s a flat, single-tiered cake that’s served at a wedding celebration. You can decorate wedding sheet cakes to fit any mood, theme, or aesthetic and they can be just as glam and luxe as more traditional wedding cakes.
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They definitely can be! A relatively simple sheet cake is always going to be much more affordable than a multi-tiered, intricately decorated cake. But it's somewhat dependent on the design of the cake. If you have an elaborate design in mind, the price tag can start to tick up.
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Absolutely! Sheet cakes are versatile. Depending on the size of the cake (or the number of sheet cakes you order), you can feed over 100 guests with a sheet cake without a problem.
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Of course you can! If you’re looking for a cake cutting moment, the cake itself isn’t super important. Just because you’re working with a sheet cake doesn’t mean it won’t be something special.
People choose a wedding sheet cake for all kinds of different reasons. They can be just as stylish and delicious as a bigger, taller cake. No matter the aesthetic you’re after or the size of your guest list, a wedding sheet cake might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Ready to get started on your wedding cake plans? Reach out to inquire about our wedding cake process. If you’d prefer to DIY your own wedding cake (which we wouldn’t recommend—weddings are stressful enough!), shop Erin’s favorite cake decorating tools and take our in-person or online cake decorating classes to help you learn new skills.
Looking for a cake for another occasion? Shop our Cake Shop or reach out to inquire about custom cakes.
