Real Weddings: 6 Delicious Winter Wedding Cake Trends for 2025

A wedding cake is more than a simple post-ceremony dessert. It’s a focal point in your reception hall. It’s an Instagrammable photo-op. It’s literally all we are thinking about as you exchange your vows. (Love is beautiful, but so is contemplating whether we’re about to be digging into chocolate buttercream or red velvet.) If you’re ready to surprise your guests—and delight your own palate—with a wedding cake that wows, here are trending tastes to try, according to six of Vancouver’s busiest bakers.

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Keep the Shape Classic

Old is new again, it seems: Tanya Muller, owner and pastry chef at Le Gateau Bakeshop, says the vintage cake, a popular trend, is bound to impress. “The vintage Lambeth style—with its ornate piping and classic feel—is still going strong.”

…Or Go Totally Modern

On the other hand, more modern, abstract minimalist cakes are standing out, too. Eleanor Chow Waterfall, chef and owner at Cadeaux Bakery, is seeing couples go for “eclectic looking cakes of varying shapes and sizes,” giving a prize-worthy twist to the traditional tiered tower.

Embrace Cozy Flavours

The colder months have us craving flavours that are warm and comforting—think rich chocolate, pumpkin spice, cardamom and cinnamon. Momo Chen, owner and principal designer of Momo Chen Cakes, puts a unique spin on the trend by “infusing traditional seasonal flavours with a distinctly Asian-inspired twist,” like brown sugar, black sesame, chestnut, milk tea and hojicha.

…And Moody Hues, Too

Wintery whites aren’t totally melting away: soft, snowy tones are sticking around as a classic frosty frosting choice. But there’s room in a winter wedding to get a little cozy, too. Cassandra Curtis, owner of Cassandra Cake Co., describes the colour palettes of fall and winter wedding cakes as “cashmere sweaters,” as opposed to “spring and summer’s breezy sundresses.” Shades of burgundy, navy, forest green and magenta (staples of any autumn wedding Pinterest board) are weaving their way onto cakes.

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Take It Next-Level with Texture

Clear sugar flowers are having their moment this year. The glassy flowers give wedding cakes a “winter wonderland vibe,” says Behnaz Shafiee, chef, owner and lead designer of Joconde Cakes. “The clear translucent flowers are reminiscent of ice and freezing temperatures.” To expand on the snowy forest look, many bakers are also incorporating woodgrain or bark textures into their designs.

Make It Your Own

Trends aside: the most important part of a wedding cake, of course, is that you actually like it. Each wedding cake baker encourages couples to choose a cake they love, no matter the month or the current trends. Dalana Fleming, owner of The Cake and The Giraffe, suggests following your heart (and taste buds). “If it’s a chilly December day but you love passionfruit… go for it,” she says. Despite all speculation coming from guests in the back row, it is your wedding cake after all. And sticking to your own style is always on trend.

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