Are ‘Table Cakes’ the Future of Wedding Desserts?

What is a happy occasion without something sweet, and when it is a wedding, a wedding cake is sure to be the cherry on top. Traditionally, Indian weddings did not emphasise wedding cakes; however, the recent years have seen wedding cakes become a popular feature across celebrations, especially in urban settings and among Gen Z and partly the millennial couples looking to blend the western customs with our Indian festivities.

Usually, what most of us envision is a multi-tier white cake with pink glaze dripping through the layers with architectural precision and a miniature couple on top and maybe fondant flowers cascading down in symmetrical perfection, but in the current age and time, the towering multi-tiered cakes do not amount to the perfection that one might be looking for.

What are table cakes, and why is it trending?

The wedding cakes in 2025 are not just about the height anymore. If you're looking for the best cake to make your big day the most memorable, table cakes might just be your best choice. A single-tier cake, these sprawling confections also known as the flat-lay cakes cover the entire table, making a statement without having to reach for the ceiling of your wedding banquet. Flat lay cakes make a great visual impact and are not just a pretty choice but also a smart one. These cakes, today, are masterpieces designed with intricate decorations and bring a fresh energy to the festive occasion, and often set the tone of your wedding, just like the decor at your wedding venue. 

These cakes are dramatic in the most visually appealing manner and are more affordable than a traditional multi-tiered cake, especially if couples are looking to cater to a larger guest list on their wedding day. Since these cover a larger surface area-often an entire table- they do not require a lot of internal engineering as a gravity-defying cake tower would and therefore are easier to assemble.

Things to keep in mind before getting a table cake

Talk about dramatic, once you place these cakes at the center of the piece, they are bound to turn into gathering spots and guests naturally circle the cake, and the couple cutting it as well. Another one of the most practical factors of these table cakes is that they are not restricted to a particular colour or design and can vary widely across more bold and artistic designs and also can be customised down to the tiniest edible confetti.

In other words, your wedding cake is no longer just an element at your wedding, but it is an event in itself; however, before diving into getting a table cake for your wedding, there are certain things that you must discuss with your baker. From the size and shape to its assembling to the budget and cutting style of the cake, these logistics often impact what your table cake would look like and how it would make your big day look.

Is a table cake your ‘the one’?

While for most people, cake is just a confectionery, a sweet treat at weddings, for others, it is a symbolic, celebratory moment that becomes a large part of your wedding day memories and therefore, couples should choose a cake that makes them smile and wows their guests. 

So, if you’re the kind of couple that loves to break tradition and would want to opt out of a towering cake that is set to launch into space, a table cake might be your next perfect dessert. It is modern, it is theatrical, and most importantly, it is Instagrammable.