Be Creative With Your Wedding Cake

There is so much more to than traditional vanilla buttercream wedding cake. We're not knocking the go-to flavor—what's not to love?—but as far as wedding confection variety goes, it's just a drop in the mixer. After all, there's no better way to show off you and your fiancé's creative sides than through a unique wedding cake flavor. Whether that's a play on or something entirely unique (like ginger-lime!), the choice really is up to you.

Vanilla cake and buttercream aren't your only flavor options.

There is so much more to than traditional vanilla buttercream. We're not knocking the go-to flavor—what's not to love?—but as far as wedding confection variety goes, it's just a drop in the mixer. After all, there's no better way to show off you and your fiancé's creative sides than through a unique wedding cake flavor. Whether that's a play on or something entirely unique (like ginger-lime!), the choice really is up to you.

While your will likely be your point person when determining flavors and flavor pairings, we thought we'd get the process started with a healthy dose of inspiration. Enter the following wedding cakes, all from . They represent the very best in flavor choice—albeit, in different ways. While some confections' unique tastes are determined by the actual cake (think red velvet, lemon plum, banana, and even pumpkin!), others get their boosts from one-of-a-kind icing, savory add-ons (like popcorn!), and on-trend drips (like this berry-centric dessert by !). It just goes to show—these days, wedding cakes are a lot more than the marriage of cake and frosting. There's just so much that goes into making your big day slice taste delicious.

All of those flavor options mean that there's something here that any couple will love. And if there isn't? Make like so many of these twosomes and opt for a two- or even three-flavor confection. It's your big day. You should tailor , whatever the flavor, to your exact vision.

Vanilla and Violet

Small couture cakes are all the rage with modern brides, and this flavor combination packs a flavorful punch. Combining the creamy taste of vanilla bean and the floral spice of violet with sweet buttercream will have all your guests guessing what delicious cake they’re tasting!

Lemon and Blackberry

This cake is absolutely lush when served naked. Simply sandwich the blackberry buttercream between layers of sweet, tart lemon cake and top with berries and blackberry icing flowers for one lush wedding cake dream.

Orange and Lemon

Let your confection's outsides hint at its insides. The citrus slices and meringues used to decorate this beauty were a direct reference to its unique flavor: a mix of orange and lemon.

Funfetti

Who says funfetti is just for birthdays? The super-celebratory cake fits in just as well at a wedding, as proven by this dessert, layered with vanilla buttercream.

Berry White Chocolate

Don't underestimate the power of white chocolate, especially when paired with berry notes. Take this macaron tower cake, for example. The base, a single-tier white chocolate and raspberry hybrid, offered guests a surprising, but sweet way to enjoy a not-so-traditional wedding cake.

Red Velvet

Red velvet can also be fit for a princess. Layered and tiered high with cream cheese buttercream icing, this cake is just as velvety sweet as any other cake you can bake.

The New Chocolate and Vanilla

This treat is a lesson in transformative icing. The two-flavor confection featured two traditional flavors—vanilla bean and dark chocolate—but unexpected frostings. A rosemary and fresh blackberry compote gave an herbal-meets fruity spin to the vanilla, while an espresso mousse gave the dark chocolate nutty depth.

Strawberry and Cream Chiffon

Another sweet naked option, combining the sweet flavors of cream and strawberry will knock your guest’s socks off! This simple, decadent cake is great for large parties because as decadent as it is – it won’t break the bank.

Vanilla Almond Praline

The collective flavor of your wedding cake isn't composed of just cake and icing. Other accents, like toppings, melts, and purées, all contribute. This confection is a perfect example. It's base (vanilla almond praline layers) was only intensified by the add-ons (salted caramel and popcorn).

Chocolate and Caramel

A chocolate cake with gooey salted-caramel filling doesn't have to look dark and moody. decorated this gluten-free masterpiece with the angular elements and bright colors seen throughout the couple's fête in mind. And how cool is that impasto texture?

Pink Champagne

Another couture style cake for those who love bubbles, this flavor combination is light and airy for those who don’t like a heavy cake. Turn it into minis or cupcakes and serve cocktail hour style with flutes of champagne.

Chocolate-Mint and Lime-Ginger

If you can't choose between two ultra-unique flavors, include both of them. That's how this geometric-inspired confection came to be. Comprised of chocolate-mint and ginger-lime layers, it was a delightful (and different!) surprise for guests.