Looking for the perfect wedding cake design for your 2020 wedding? We’ve rounded up the trendiest styles to give you some serious dessert inspiration.

Abstract watercolour

Another artsy option that can be interpreted in many different ways is the abstract watercolour design. The base is similar to that of the painted buttercream cake: your baker will use a mix of different coloured buttercream icings to create an artistic backdrop. The more texture it has, the better (at least in our opinion). They’ll then top it off with an abstract geometric design to make the whole thing a little more interesting. The end result is a modern, industrial dessert that’s perfect for any warehouse, gallery or factory wedding.

Sculpted elements

If you love sleek and chic designs, this 2020 wedding cake trend will be right up your alley. The base of this one is simple – just a simple layer of buttercream or fondant that lets the sculpted element steal the spotlight. As for the showpiece, it can be absolutely anything you want. From an abstract design created with rounds of chocolate to a grand floral sugar sculpture, you can really let your imagination go wild with this one. Thanks to its versatility, it’s great for all wedding themes.

Super texturized designs

Now, mix and match designs aren’t really anything new, but in 2020, bakers are expected to be taking them to the next level with bolder patterns and textures. We love how this one blends several different rosette patterns with a watercolor tier and a shag rug texture on the bottom. If we were going to sum the whole thing up into just a few words, it would be “the more texture, the better”.

Amped-up naked cake

Naked wedding cakes have been and always will be a fan favourite. This year, instead of going for simple naked cake and semi-naked cake designs, couples are expected to be more liberal with their use of colours. This means both icing and the cake itself will be bolder and brighter. Traditionally the naked cake is done with a golden brown cake interior and a thin layer of white icing (for semi-naked designs), in 2020 bakers are expected to go with bolder blend (like this yellow middle tier) to shake up the classic look.

via Scratch Bakeshop

European tile patterns

Haven’ found your ‘something blue’ yet? Well, this 2020 wedding cake trend will take care of it for you. The base is a simple white fondant (or buttercream, if you like a less perfect look) and it’s topped off with a European tile-inspired design that can be done with a brush, stencil, wafer paper, or a mix of all three. This is the perfect design for a traditional, elegant affair, and would be especially awesome for a garden wedding reception.

Gravity-defying tiers

Typically, wedding cakes start with a wide base and work their way up to smaller and smaller tiers. Well, not in 2020! Bakers are shaking things up this year and adding in installation pieces, like this glass orb, that look like they’d throw off the balance of the entire cake (but don’t worry, they won’t).

The Cake and the Giraffe

Square single tier

Single tier cakes have been rising in popularity over the past few years. This should come as no surprise as small weddings, micro weddings, and elopements are also getting quite popular (less people = less cake). However, the single-tier is getting a revamp for 2020, instead of a round shape, bakers are going with crisper lines and favoring square designs. These are great for all event styles, but especially minimalist celebrations.

Maricle Kang / Cake by Nicole

Edible flowers

Love the idea of covering your wedding cake in flowers but don’t want to work with sugary petals or faux blooms? Well, you’re in luck, this is the year of edible flowers. Not flowers made of chocolate, fondant, or sugar but actual blooms that you can eat. We love how they look pressed into buttercream, and we highly suggest embracing this trend if you’re throwing a garden wedding.

Fault line cake

Fault line cakes are definitely a trend that’s on the rise in 2020. The baker will use buttercream or fondant icing to make a deep impression. They’ll then decorate inside of that “fault line”, making it more intricate than the rest of the cake’s body. This style is definitely a little different and will catch your guests’ eyes and camera lenses.

Vegan and gluten-free

Vegan and gluten-free wedding cakes are rising in popularity, even for those without food allergies or dietary restrictions. These confections can taste just as good as wheaty, buttery recipes (if you find the right baker), so why not sample some out? P.S. Choosing this option will ensure that most (if not all) of your guests can enjoy your dessert.

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Cake alternatives

If you don’t have an insane sweet tooth, there’s no need to serve a traditional wedding cake. You can easily swap out fluffy cakes slathered in icing for fruit towers, pizzas, cheese, or just about anything else you love. Whether you make it sweet or savoury is totally up to you.

Isabella Gambuto

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Content and images Wedding Wire Ca
Written by Alice Prendergast
Featured image: Grand Order of Divine Sweets