Anyone involved with planning an engagement party is always on the hunt for unique engagement cake ideas that represent the happy couple.
And with innovations in cake decoration reaching a whole new level, there are lots to choose from!
We’ve rounded up some of our absolute favorite engagement cake ideas and options, as well as some things to keep in mind when searching for the perfect engagement cake.
Choosing Your Engagement Cake Design
There are several factors to keep in mind when searching for engagement cake ideas.
Consider the season, number of guests, location, and any details from the wedding itself you wish to include, such as the color scheme. All of these elements will help to narrow down your engagement cake.
For example, if you have a large number of guests attending, you may want to consider doing smaller individual desserts, such as cupcakes. And depending on the season, you might want to have the flavors represent that. It’s a good idea to talk to an event planner to get some ideas and information.
Popular Flavors for Engagement Cakes
These days, you can pretty much get any flavor of cake you want!
However, there are some flavors that are tried and true when it comes to engagement cakes. Below is a list of some of the most popular flavors:
- Red velvet
- Carrot
- Lemon
- Almond
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
These are classic engagement cake flavors that are sure to be crowd-pleasers! Before settling on a flavor check with your guests and ensure there are no dietary restrictions.
Best Engagement Cake Ideas
Get ready to get inspired! Here’s our list of the best engagement cake ideas.
Engagement Cake Ideas: Popular Cake Styles
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are becoming increasingly popular for both weddings and engagement parties. They are ideal if your engagement party is more casual, as guests can eat them while continuing to mingle. They also tend to be less expensive than a cake. You can stick with one flavor or try two or three!
Mini Cheesecakes
Much like a cupcake, mini cheesecakes are a simple but crowd pleasing dessert. You still get the decadence of a cheesecake but in a smaller more manageable format!
Simple and Elegant
If you want to save the show stopping cake for the wedding, try something simple for your engagement party. Stick with a one tiered cake in a solid color (such as white or pink), and you can add a few simple decorations to it.
Fun Cake Topper
If you are going with a simple cake design, you may want to add a fun and personalized cake topper. You can pick from any number of things, something like “She said yes!”, “Future Mr and Mrs”, or a combination of you and your partner’s last names is a good place to start.
Preview of Location
Your engagement cake can be a great idea to preview the location of your wedding. If you are having a destination wedding, think about some of the elements that are common there. For example, a beach wedding could have some seashell toppers with some blue icing. Or if you’re going somewhere tropical, think about some of the flowers and fruits that grow there and find a way to incorporate them, both in decorations and flavor!
Dessert Tower
If you’re a fan of having smaller handheld desserts but can’t make up your mind, choose them all! Have a dessert tower featuring all your favorite bite sized treats, such as cookies, macarons, meringues, donuts, and more!
Make a Statement
Maybe you want both your engagement and wedding cakes to be show stoppers. If that’s the case then go all out with an exceptional cake! Pick something that’s three or four tiers and select some exceptionally elegant decorations to go with it.
Bright and Colorful
If you’re having a traditional white cake for your wedding, you may want to consider having some color for your engagement cake. You can cover the entire cake in your color of choice, or try a drip or marbling technique to really wow your guests!
Tips for Planning Your Engagement Party
Planning an engagement party on top of planning a wedding can be stressful. Ideally, if you are able to hire a wedding planner, they will be able to source tons of information for you regarding catering. If not, there are plenty of ways you can ensure the catering for your engagement party is perfect.
Enlist the help of family and friends, even if it’s just to do a little research.
Maybe someone you know was recently at a wedding or engagement party where the food was to die for and can pass along the information. Or maybe someone else you know happened to walk by a restaurant and noticed a sign offering catering services. Take advantage of the knowledge of those close to you!
Look for reviews of any place you’re thinking of getting your catering from. It’s good to read multiple reviews to give you a sense of the kind of service you’ll be getting. You may be able to figure out right away whether it’s the right place for you and your partner.
And finally, don’t forget the most important thing: the engagement party is all about celebrating you and your partner! So take the advice, read the reviews, but make sure in the end the decisions you make are what you both want.
And when designing your engagement cake, have fun with it! It will be part of a special memory that you and your partner will look back on for years to come.
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