Unbelievable Ideas for a Not-So-Wedding Cake

by Chelsea in — Updated February 22, 2020 — Reading Time: 2 minutes

Are you searching for wedding cake alternatives that are delicious and unique? Many brides find themselves in this position, but don’t want to go with the obvious – wedding cupcakes or the “naked” wedding cake. That’s why we’ve gathered up our favorite “not-so-wedding cake” ideas to share with you!

The Cheese “Cake”

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Do you and your future husband appreciate a properly aged cheddar or a delicious and flavorful gouda? Then a cheese cake might be perfect for you! We love this idea, combined with plates on each table featuring gourmet crackers, olives, and smoked meats.

The Donut Tower

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Do you love donuts? If you’ve dreamed of a wedding cake created from donuts of all kinds – filled and coated and sprinkled – then this is the cake for you. It’s definitely unique and gives guests a little more choice than the traditional wedding cake.

Gourmet Cookies

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Why not create your wedding cake from delicious gourmet cookies? These lemon icebox cookies look absolutely scrumptious and make a beautiful wedding cake as well.

The Pancake Wedding Cake

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For a wedding brunch reception, a pancake wedding cake is not only delicious but absolutely genius. It’s a wonderful wedding cake alternative and gives guests their dose of sweet and sugary combined with a variety of other delicious breakfast foods.

Wedding Pies

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I have a great friend whose husband simply doesn’t like cake, but loves pies of all sorts. This would be the perfect alternative for them; wedding pies! The great thing about this idea is that it gives guests a variety of options, so there’s sure to be something every guest will love.

These are a few of our absolute favorite ideas for “not so wedding cakes!” Do you have a favorite, or have you seen a genius wedding cake alternative? We’d love to hear about it – share it with us in the comments below.

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