My Top Cake Trends for 2025
The trend toward less perfect, more delicious looking cakes is gaining even more momentum this year and there have been some very creative cake designers leading the way on this front.
Here are my predictions for what we’ll be seeing in 2025:
If you’re here, you’re probably just as enamored with cake design as we are. These trends aren’t just about aesthetics; they’re about creating something that feels personal, delicious, and unforgettable. I love seeing how cake designers are pushing boundaries, blending tradition with fresh ideas, and making desserts that nobody is going to want to skip out on.
Photo by Molly Grunewald and Co, Cake by Sweet Heather Anne
Fresh Takes on Lambeth Cakes
We’re all in on lambeth piping now, so I think it’s time to experiment more with these designs. I personally love to add a bit of piped embroidery to the look and I just designed a cake that combines lambeth piping with piped lined drawings inspired by the couple’s invitation. Color, sculptural floral arrangements, piped buttercream flowers, and fruit are all fun additions to this traditional wedding cake style.
Top left: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Ally Frances
Top right: Cake by Picnic Baked Goods
Middle left: Cake by Nutmeg Cake Design
Middle right: Cakes by Reverie Deli
Bottom left: Cake by Butter&
Bottom right: Cake by Lila Cake Shop
Large Single Tier Cakes
This was on my predictions for last year but we actually didn’t see a ton of this style here in the Midwest. This year, we’ve seen quite a few inquiries coming in and I’m excited to put our own spin on these large, delicious looking cakes. I think there is a lot of room for experimentation here and I expect to see everything from lambeth piping on long table runner cakes to fruit decor on cakes that take up entire tables. We just designed a long cake with palette knife floral painting and simple lambeth piping that I can’t wait to bring to life.
Top left: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne + Caro Diario, Photo by Maddy Ratman
Top right: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Rosy and Shaun
Middle left: New June Bakery
Bottom right: Cake by Violet Cakes
Bottom left: Cake by Salted Rye
Sculptural Cakes
I personally love this one, as it gives us a bit more creative freedom as cake designers. Dome cakes are on the rise and there is a beautiful simplicity to them that feels very fresh and of the moment. I also love to see more intricate versions of these, with Cake Designers like Lima Cakes leading the way for cake sculptures that truly belong in a museum.
Top left: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Alicia Frances Photography
Top right: Cake by Lily Vanilli
Middle left: Cake by Lima Cakes
Middle right: Cake by Bakes by Her
Bottom left: Cake by Vegemamma
Bottom right: Cake by Yip Studio
Full Tables of Cake and Dessert
With the rise in one tier cakes comes a wonderful opportunity for an opulent (or low key) cake and dessert spread. If I saw this as a guest I would be SO excited for dessert!
Top left: Cakes by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Ally Frances Photography
Top right: Cakes by Roxanne Rosensteel
Middle: Cakes by Butter
Bottom right: Cakes by Cak.d
Bottom left: Cakes by New June Bakery
Dramatic Floral and Fruit Decor
I’ve been seeing fruit everywhere lately and I really love it as a trend for cakes. It brings the flavor to the forefront in an appetizing way and it can be used as an addition to a variety of cake styles. I’m also obsessed with statement floral and I think these two design elements can work beautifully together. I can’t wait to push the boundaries on this one.
Top left: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Che Bella Photo
Top right: Cake by Sweet Heather Anne, Photo by Tec Petaja
Middle left: Florals by Texture Florals
Middle right: Cake by Butter
Bottom right: Cake by The Cake That Ate Paris
Bottom left: Cake by Good Good Cake
Very Tall Cakes
I’m not sure how many orders we’ll actually get for cakes like these, but how fun it is to take a maximalist approach when so many couples are opting for one tier cakes?
At Sweet Heather Anne, we always lean into what we do best. When we see new trends, we love to experiment and make them our own. We have built a portfolio of work that we are proud of and our artistry will continue to be the reason clients seek us out. 💛
P.S. Round, tiered, wedding cakes are not out. There are just some fun new options for couples to explore and I’m here for it!
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