One of our favourite parts of any wedding day has to be the wedding cake. Not only is it a delicious treat for guests, it also doubles as a beautiful feature at your wedding reception. There are so many ways to get creative with your wedding cake, and a colour that’s out of the ordinary is one sure-fire way to make it pop. So, why not make a statement with a bold, black wedding cake? As you can see from the gorgeously inspiring cake ideas we’ve gathered below, an black wedding cake can be ever-so elegant. This dark base colour makes the perfect canvas to get creative with embellishments, or maybe you just want a hint of black. Either way, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this delicious trend…
All Black Wedding Cakes
From moody all-black tiers, to beautiful hand-painted versions, black wedding cakes really are a thing of beauty.
Up the wow factor with a hint of sparkle like this silver leaf creation by Alex Robba Cake.
Fresh flowers adds a dose of pretty to this moody, yet beautiful black wedding cake by Two Little Cats Bakery.
Deliciously decadent and daring – the addition of red and pink roses, dark foliage and trailing amaranth make this black wedding cake by Sukar all the more romantic.
The sleek square tiers and one single floral stem on this Ink Sweets black wedding cake are modern and trendy.
Lambeth piping, candles and dainty little bows – we couldn’t love this black wedding cake by Cake Julia Cake more if we tried.
We love the added dried flower springs on this black wedding cake creation by Taarten van Jansen. Perfect for a rustic, or boho theme.
Having an autumn wedding? How about his epic beauty by Zoe Clark Cakes? It’s a black, four-tier wedding cake with ornate gold leave painting and exquisite sugar flowers.
It’s possible to choose a black wedding cake without going overboard. This two-tiered square cake by Alex Robba Cake features gorgeous delicate gold-painted details and sugar flowers for a glam Art Deco feel.
Inspired by the sea, this black wedding cake by Jasmine Rae Cakes is a work of art.
There’s just something so romantic about pairing a bold, black backdrop with deep-hued florals and this The Sweet Society Co. is the perfect example.
Figs and gold leaf – we couldn’t love this black wedding confection by North Country Cake more if we tried!
This daring black wedding cake with blooms by Cake Works is equal parts Rock n’ Roll and romantic.
How incredible are those ornate black details and those super pretty sugar flowers?? This amazing black wedding cake creation is by Caroline Goulding Wedding Cake Design.
For the Lambeth wedding cake lovers, this dramatic creation by Tasha’s Sugar Art is divine!
Talk about a showstopper! This cake by Bijou’s Sweet Treats, which was adorned with a mix of fondant detailing, black marble tiers and black and white florals is a great choice for an elegant, modern celebration.
NI Cake Design added a colour pop touch to this black wedding cake for two grooms in the form of dried blooms and painterly palette style sploshes
For this couple’s chic winter celebration they chose a two tier black creation by Sweet Treets Bakery with gold leaf detail and fresh flowers to match their wedding palette.
A Hint of Black
If you’re not keen on an a solid black wedding cake, then try just a hint of this moody shade. Or, choose it for one tier only. It can really pop against other lighter neutrals like white, cream and blush. From gold spec and glitter to marble, ombre and floral finishes, there is a black detail wedding idea here for every wedding style.
Full of interesting texture and a unique colour palette, your guests won’t be able to take their eyes of a contemporary creation like this by Jisoo Cake Designs.
With a stunning wedding colour palette of black, blush and white, this modern wedding cake by Sweet Bites is a perfect fit for a moody vibe.
Cake Life Everyday took a classic white three tier wedding cake and gave it a contemporary upgrade by shifting the tiers and adding a black brushstroke finish.
What a showstopper! There are so many elements—such as hand-painted floral detailing and epic sugar flower blooms—working in harmony to create a beautiful, bold look on this pretty black wedding cake from Vanilla Bake Shop.
Black and blush will never not be chic, and this torn edge black wedding cake is proof.
The perfect choice for couples who want a modern and dramatic look without going all black – we love the marble effect—especially when it resembles a contemporary creation like this by Jasmine Rae Cakes.
You can make a statement with a black wedding cake in so many ways, but this Cakes & Leaves design proves you don’t need multiple tiers to do it. This small two-tiered confection sits beautifully with dried flowers and gold leaf detailing for a rustic wedding.
This painterly style cream and black wedding cake by Artful Bakery was made complete with fresh blooms and tasty little macarons.
This gradient grey to black cake by Sukar, which was adorned with a mix of moody amaranth, velvety black roses and bold anthurium is a great choice for an elegant, modern celebration.
A marble wedding cake is a great option if you love the idea but think black might be a touch too dark. This Bridal Select Cakes version is beautiful.
This stylish gradient black and grey showstopper by Alex Robba Cake is the perfect choice for couples who want a modern and dramatic look without going all black.
To find the right baker to make your own dream cake, check out our recommended wedding cake designers.
