Timeless Wedding Cake Trends for 2024 and 2025 - Gabi Bakes Cakes, County Kerry, Ireland (2024)

If you are here planning your wedding for 2024, 2025 or beyond hopefully my insight into the latest trends can give you some inspiration. If you don’t know me, my name is Gabi and I’m a wedding cake designer based in County Kerry Ireland, where for the past few years I have made hundreds of wedding cakes for weddings across Ireland.

As you plan your special day amidst the stunning backdrop of Ireland, let’s explore the latest and timeless wedding cake trends that will add a touch of magic to your celebration. So lets look at the trends shaping the cake designs for weddings in 2024 and on to 2025.

The Sweet Trends of 2024 and Beyond:

• Elevated Naked Cakes:
  At Gabi Bakes Cakes, we’re taking the beloved naked cakes to new heights in 2024, building upon the trends that stole hearts in 2023. Picture layers of moist goodness adorned with fresh fruits, edible blooms, and heavenly drizzles, creating an air of refined elegance that transcends time.
• Ruffled Cakes:
  Ruffles continue to steal the spotlight, transforming our wedding cakes into edible masterpieces in 2024 and beyond. Whether gracefully cascading down tiers or creating textured waves, our ruffled cakes bring a soft, romantic touch to your special day, weaving in the timeless charm of previous years.
• Drip Cakes:
  Drip cakes are a sensation that’s here to stay, and at Gabi Bakes Cakes, we’re taking creativity to new heights in 2024 and beyond. Indulgent drips in metallic hues or vibrant colors cascade down the sides of your cake, adding a touch of drama and decadence that remains timeless and captivating.
• Metallic Cakes:
  Shimmer and shine are at the forefront of our metallic cakes, a trend that continues to captivate in 2024. Gold, silver, and bronze accents elevate the elegance of your wedding cake, creating a dazzling focal point that transcends trends, ensuring every slice is as beautiful as it is delicious.
• Dark and Dramatic Cakes:
  For those craving a bit of mystery and drama, our dark wedding cakes are the answer in 2024 and beyond. Deep, rich colors combined with bold textures create a striking and unforgettable visual impact, maintaining the trend’s timeless allure.
• Botanical Cakes – Edible Flowers, Flower Cascade On The Cake:
  Our nature-inspired designs are a must-see in 2024, as we continue to incorporate edible flowers and create cascading flower arrangements on the cake, offering a fresh and organic feel. Perfect for garden weddings, this trend seamlessly combines the beauty of the natural world with our crafted elegance.
• Brush Stroke Cakes – Bold Textures and Colors:
  Artistic expression is key with our brush stroke cakes, where bold textures and vibrant colors come together to create visually stunning masterpieces in 2024 and beyond. These cakes allow you to infuse your personality into your wedding dessert, making it a true work of art that stands the test of time.
• Simple Elegant Style with Floral Accents:
  In 2024 and beyond, we’re celebrating the beauty of simplicity and elegance. Our simple elegant style focuses on clean lines, minimalistic decorations, and a timeless aesthetic that effortlessly complements any wedding theme. Picture a cake adorned with just a few carefully chosen flowers, adding subtle texture and a pop of color to match the wedding’s theme. This blend of simplicity and floral accents creates a harmonious and sophisticated look, proving that sometimes, less is truly more. Our simple elegant cakes with floral touches are a testament to the enduring allure of understated sophistication and personalized charm.
• Mix and Match Cakes – Mix Styles and Flavours on Each Tier:
  Why settle for one style or flavor when you can have it all? Our mix and match cakes allow couples to get creative by combining different styles and flavors on each tier, seamlessly blending the trends mentioned above. As a cherry on top, this trend creates a unique and personalized masterpiece that reflects your tastes and preferences, ensuring your cake is a timeless representation of your love story.

As you can see, this year’s wedding cake designs aren’t just about one focus. Each wedding is unique, and with that, the styles are wide and varied. The key is variety, offering you a canvas of choices to perfectly match your theme. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of elevated naked cakes, the drama of dark and bold designs, the artistic flair of hand-painted creations, or the simplicity of our elegant style with floral accents, your cake can be a true reflection of your individuality.

Everything we’ve touched upon has been about the design and style of the cake, but once we’ve narrowed down how you want it to look, the next step is exploring the delightful world of flavors. I’ve curated a list of flavours to help you choose, and to make it even more special, I can send out a box of flavor tastings. Let’s chat more about your flavor choices; please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Your wedding cake journey is as unique as your love story, and I’m here to ensure it’s filled with sweetness, joy, and unforgettable moments.