Bridal Shower celebrations have increased in popularity in recent years and vary from rustic to lavish in their style. Regardless of your theme, Bridal shower cakes are all about honoring the occasion in a delicious and beautiful way. From a classic tiered cake to more contemporary shaped creations, there are so many irresistible cake ideas. Read on for our favorite Bridal Shower Cake ideas.
One of the highlights of a bridal shower is the cake, so why not make it a real centerpiece. We’ve selected 10 of our favorite and best Bridal Shower cake ideas to inspire your baking.
1. Keep it simple
A stunning yet simple and understated option is this beautiful tiered cake by Puddles The Cake Company. Three different sized cakes are stacked on top of each other and filled with buttercream. You can use flavored creams in each of the cakes, the citrus flavors really work. Decorate with simple leafy sprigs of rosemary and herbs, place on a simple white cake stand and you have a stunning cake fit for any bride!
Credit Puddles The Cake Company
2. Keep it Fresh!
Fresh flowers always make a stunning addition to a table and a simple naked iced cake decorated with fresh flowers in your color scheme is a wonderful way to personalize your cake and ensure continuity in your style of the party.
Cut the stems of your favorite blooms and place them in clusters on two or three sides of the cake. You don’t need a lot of flowers to have a great effect, think less when creating this look!
3. Soft pastel macaroons
Macaroons are a delicious treat that you can creatively shape to resemble a tiered cake. Easy to eat, and loved by everyone, macaroons are a great bridal shower cake alternative. Use a tiered cake stand as your base and include some blush roses to tie it all together. Layer the macaroons and the flowers on top of each other to create this stunning centerpiece.
4. Handpainted fondant
This is a unique spin on a traditional fondant cake using fondant paints to color the fondant once it is placed on the cake. When choosing colors for your theme, use large brushes to color and blend the paints in rough, loose strokes around the edge of the cake. Finish with some macaroons or flowers on top.
5. Good Old Chocolate Cake
An old favorite, and my personal fave, nothing beats the taste of homemade chocolate cake. Here is the simple recipe to make it yourself and decorate with butter cream and chocolate shards.
6. Pretty and pink
Take inspiration from little girls’ parties and think all things pink. This simple cake, iced with soft pink butter cream and decorated simply but very effectively with sprinkles makes a wonderful centerpiece on your bridal shower table. You can find the recipe here.
7. Juicy Cake
Now this one is a stunner! Succulents are on trend at the moment so why not style your table and your cake accordingly!
This gorgeous cake features piped icing succulents in shades of green and is really very effective. For a full tutorial on how to do this press here.
8. Rose Cupcakes
I love these delicate Rose Cupcakes and they make such a beautiful feature on a simple white cupcake stand or even on a wooden tray. The soft pastel colors are perfect for a Bridal Shower party and the small size makes it a delicate yet delicious snack for your guests.
The full recipe and instructions can found here.
9. Blackberry Lavender Cake
Now this one is a show stopper. If you are looking for an original yet simple cake then this one is for you.
Four layers of light and fluffy vanilla cake with homemade blackberry lavender jam, and white chocolate buttercream. This cake is nothing short of delicious, not to mention visually stunning. Every bite is topped with fresh blackberries, hints of lavender, and sweet vanilla cake. Find the full recipe and instructions here.
10. Coconut Eton Mess Cake
Bright and colorful, reminiscent of Spring and Summer garden parties, this beauty is sure to brighten up your table. A coconut sponge coated with whipped ricotta and decorated with flowers and berries, this creation is not only absolutely delicious, but also a real head turner.
For full instructions and a video press here.
Hopefully these ideas have given you some food for thought and inspiration for planning your Bridal Shower party. Whichever theme you choose to go with, we hope you enjoy every minute of your special celebration!
For more inspiration on planning your Bridal Shower, read our top Bridal Shower Themes post here.
About the Author
Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mother of three. She started Darling Celebrations in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating life’s special events.
