If you’re looking for the next big thing in wedding cakes for your wedding day confectionery, we’ve got you covered. Today we take a look at the top wedding cake trends for 2025 that cake designers are coming up with and that creative couples are choosing to serve their guests.

Like the rest of the latest wedding trends, we’ve witnessed a massive shift in wedding cake styles over the past year- where bold new contemporary styles and retro throwbacks have become the norm and we’ve spotted some really exciting new cake trends on the horizon for 2025.

From beautiful botanical designs and sky-high show-stoppers to bold, contemporary detailing and unique colours and flavours, here’s a sneak peek at the latest wedding cake trends that you’ll be spotting all over Instagram and wedding Pinterest boards very soon…

The Hottest Wedding Cake Trends for 2025

Cherry-coded

Noted by Pinterest as one of the biggest trends to watch out for in 2025, Cherry Coded details are already on the rise in the world of weddings. The search term is up as modern couples look for ways to infuse the tart tone and berry detail into their wedding wardrobe, make-up, wedding menus and mood boards this year.

For cakes, expect to see nostalgic cherry-topped creations, piped cherry details, cherry cake flavours and cute cherry-themed cakes for hen parties – this is one wedding cake trend that’s expected to blow up in 2025.

Lambeth Cakes

The kitschy Lambeth wedding cake trend won’t be for everyone, but it’s not going anywhere soon! Leading as a must-have wedding cake this upcoming year, Lambeth buttercream wedding cakes are all over our Instagram feeds (designers Hannah Weiland of Shrimps, Olivia Rubin and Emilia Wickstead are all fans!) and we can’t stop staring! A little bit French neoclassical, a little Victorian and a little bit 80s, these cake creations come draped with pristine buttercream swirls, swags, ruffles and shell border piping, bedecked with cherries and glistening edible pearls, all with the Marie Antoinette seal of approval! Stacked high, or single tier, classic piping, or modern metallic – there’s endless options for a Lambeth wedding cake of your own.

Mocha Mousse

From coffee-toned floral topped beauties to more contemporary and sleek soft brown designs, we’re seeing tons of Mocha Mousse wedding cake inspo for 2025 and 2026 celebrations. So, if you’re still trying to pick your wedding colours, check out our  Mocha Mousse feature to if the Pantone Colour of the Year is the one for you.

Berry-Topped Cakes: A Fresh New Take

Just like cherry cakes, berry-covered cakes will also be everywhere at 2025 weddings, boasting an array of fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries. However, these aren’t your classic fruit topped cakes; we’re seeing berry-filled cake tops, that not only create a stunning visual impact, but add a huge dollop of romance to the celebration.

Sky-High Wedding Cakes

In 2025, bigger truly is better when it comes to the wedding cake. We’re seeing more and more sky-high, multi-tiered vintage-style cakes taking centre stage and wedding cake designers truly showcasing their incredible craftsmanship that will have your guests wondering if they are real or fake! These towering confections look more like art masterpieces than dessert!

Pistachio

Over the past 18 months we’ve seen pistachio take the food and beverage industry by storm – cakes, cookies, Dubai chocolate, hot chocolate, lattes, tiramisus, literally everything is getting pistachio-ed, and we’re not complaining! We predict to see lots of pistachio-infused flavours and pistachio toppings coming through in our real weddings, as well as pretty pistachio-toned beauties.

Darling Bow & Ribbon Details

We’re sure like us, you’ve been seeing romantic ribbons and bow details literally everywhere in the wedding world, from adorning beverage glasses and candle holders, to being the perfect finishing touch on bouquets, bridal shoes, accessories, and of course, the wedding cake. From petite to multi-tier showstoppers, cake makers and couple can’t get enough of this sweet motif – we expect this bow-tiful trend to stick around for quite some time.

Madeleine Towers

A traditional French creation getting a lot of recognition in 2025 is the Madeleine tower. This eye-catching confection is comprised of fluffy, bite-size Madeline’s, which are assembled into a cone or tower shape. The traditional decoration for a Madeleine tower is simple dusting of icing sugar but they can also be dipped in chocolate, icing sugar, or caramel. They are a great alternative to traditional tiered wedding cakes and will certainly bring the wow factor!

Love Birds

Swanning their way onto our social feeds, swan motifs and swan wedding cake details have us swooning. Symbolic of love and romance, swans make a meaningful motif for your big day. Most often depicted in pairs, coming together to form a heart shape – these sweet beautiful birds are perfect for incorporating into your day.

Dome Cakes

One of the most fun wedding cake trends on the list, dome cakes offer a unique and a modern flair that’s especially perfect for smaller gatherings. Dome cakes unique shape not only stands out on dessert tables but also can add an quirky artistic touch to any tablescape. We’ve seen all sorts of gorgeous designs to those covered with fruit or flowers, to darling bow designs.

Sculptural Masterpieces

2025 will also see a shift toward artistic and avant garde wedding cakes. More cake designers are pushing the limits of traditional styles, crafting boldly unique, artsy, and sculptural show-stopping cakes that are true works of art in their own right. Expect clean lines, minimalist elegance and dramatic installations blending architectural design with fine-art aesthetics.

Sculptural Masterpieces

2025 will also see a shift toward artistic and avant garde wedding cakes. More cake designers are pushing the limits of traditional styles, crafting boldly unique, artsy, and sculptural show-stopping cakes that are true works of art in their own right. Expect clean lines, minimalist elegance and dramatic installations blending architectural design with fine-art aesthetics.

Italian-Style Wedding Cakes

Channeling that cool European flair, the traditional Italian wedding cake is eye-catching and delicious, and makes for a show-stopping cake cutting moment. The Millefoglie which translates as ‘thousand leaves’ is made up of alternating layers of puff pastry and vanilla custard and topped with whipped fresh cream. Traditionally dressed with fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, strawberries but it would work with any fruit that you love, or edible flowers or gold leaf for a contemporary take. It can be round, square, and even stacked in tiers. Spotted in several 2024 celebrity weddings, like Millie Bobby Brown’s, they are set to soar in 2025.