What started in 2013 as a unique rustic wedding cake idea is now trendier than ever. Semi-naked and naked wedding cakes witnessed great success and every bride (and guest!) wanted a piece of them. Naked wedding cake styles evolved with time from unrefined to delicious, delicate, and beautiful wedding cakes that can be adapted to all styles and themes.
Before we start inspiring you with the most beautiful naked wedding cake images, let’s talk about the difference between naked and semi-naked wedding cakes.
A naked cake is made of layers of sponge cake with fillings but has no buttercream, ganache, fondant, or sugar paste covering it at all. The completely bare look is what earned this cake the name “naked.”
A semi-naked cake is a naked cake but covered with a thin layer of buttercream or ganache while making sure there are always bits that are showing.
Now that we have covered naked wedding cakes (no pun intended), let’s get you inspired with the most delicious and beautiful semi-naked and naked wedding cake ideas and decor.
Boho and Rustic Naked Wedding Cake Ideas
The terms “rustic wedding cake” and “naked wedding cake design” are often used interchangeably. Naked cake designs often fall under the rustic wedding theme simply because of their raw designs and earthy feel. Boho naked wedding cakes on the other hand, will use the basics of rustic cakes but may also include florals, branches and other elements that are specific to the boho-chic wedding genre like pampas and nude colors.
Classic and Simple Naked Wedding Cake Ideas
A semi-naked or naked wedding cake design can also be elegant and simple. It’s all about the elements you choose to decorate it with. Think blooms (especially white booms) for a pretty floral naked wedding cake or even ribbons for extra understated sophistication!
Naked Cakes with fruits
Pretty, fun, and fresh vibes are guaranteed when your naked or semi-naked wedding cake is decorated with fruits.
Real fruits are a great way to add color (and flavors) to your naked wedding cake! Make sure to match your fruity decoration with the current season for that extra touch.
Naked Cakes with Dried Flowers and Leaves
When going for this semi-naked wedding cake style, think of using dainty dried flowers, colorful petals, lavender, gypsophila…you get the drift! You’ll end up with a gorgeous cake while maintaining that natural feel that comes with bare cakes.
Naked Mini wedding Cakes
Whatever the shape or style, a mini wedding cake will definitely be a crowd-pleaser! Nothing is cuter than having these tiny and very pretty naked wedding cakes served on your plate or even offered to your guests as delicious edible wedding favors!
Bright & Colorful Cake designs
Make a (happy) statement with these colorful naked wedding cake ideas! Hot pink, yellow, and orange are surprising colors for wedding cakes in general and naked cakes in particular, but when tastefully styling them, you will end up with some real stunners!
Pastel Naked Wedding Cake Palettes
Sweet, delicate and poetic pastel tones reflect romance all the way! Pastel hues, whether monochrome or mixed with matching shades will give that extra layer of pretty to your semi-naked wedding cake!
Semi-naked and Naked Chocolate Cake Designs
Chocolate and cake may just be the best combination ever! While chocolate cake is not a common wedding cake flavor (especially when it comes to naked cakes), when you see the below styles, you will definitely want your own version of a chocolate wedding cake!
Naked Wedding Cakes with succulents
Lately succulents have become a big wedding trend, so why not add them to your wedding cakes? Your naked wedding cake topped with succulents will surely surprise your guests and guarantee a lasting impact!
Unique Wedding Cake Designs
These wedding cakes will definitely earn their seat on your dessert table! These gorgeous yet out-of-the-box takes on naked cakes will have your guests in awe with their special designs, flavors and textures.
Metallic Naked Wedding Cakes
Nothing elevates a regular cake like metallic shades. So just imagine adding copper, silver, or rose gold touches to your naked cake. Think small scattered gold foils all over or a half-covered naked cake with shiny colors. Talk about a jaw-dessert table!
I guess by now we can all agree that naked wedding cake designs guarantee a very pleasant (and mouthwatering) surprise! Who knew there could be so many gorgeous options to choose from!
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