It’s no secret that we love to follow cake trends (we do rank our top wedding cakes of the year each December, after all) but this year, it’s experimental bakers that have really stopped us in our scroll. There’s fruit, yes, and flowers. But not in the way you might think. This year, cakes are messy and imperfect. Some have tiers, some are domes?and did we mention that sheet cakes are back in a big way" Let’s just say, experimental is an understatement… And they’re the new must-have centerpiece at every wedding and party.

A spring wedding cake with cardamom, strawberry, vanilla, and dates, featuring fluffy swans by @dreamcaketestkitchen. Swans are having a moment, whether buttercream or meringue, and they’re a pretty accent to add to your wedding cake. 2024 cake trends: messy and fluffy
With the fluffy cake trends, messy, melty piped frosting makes a ruffled effect and dollops of buttercream add texture for a playful vibe. Blooms are layered throughout, long stems still attached, in asymmetrical and organic ways, as if they are wildflowers growing straight from the frosting.

Cake artist @by.gigi specializes in refined, sculptural cakes featuring intricate, artistic details. For this cake, she took a nod from the buttercream cake trend and opted for an imperfect style. And we love it just as much as her more structured designs!

Amy Yip of @yip.studio_ created this messy, melty layer cake featuring flowers and big pieces of fr...