Black wedding cake ideas
We have said it before but black is the new white with weddings! We are so here for it all, black wedding dresses, black bridesmaids, black tie style dining!
Black is so sophisticated, and stylish and adds some drama to your wedding day!
A great way to add some black is with a wedding cake! A black wedding cake, whether all black or black detailing is a modern, bold choice and your guest will be wowed!
If you are worried about your cake being too dark or moody, try adding some gold or white details to lighten it up!
Love a black cake? You may love our gothic wedding cake even more!
Check out our black wedding cake inspiration below!
1. Luxury Black Wedding Cake
This cake is the ultimate black wedding cake. Simple but full of texture and interest at the same time.
2. High-end black and white cake
If you don’t want and all black cake then black and is a perfect choice.
Like with this cake keep the white a little warm in colour. If too bright it can be a little harsh.
3. Beauty and beast vibes
This cake is a great example of how to take theme like beauty and the beast and give it a modern twist.
3. Floral drama
Adding some floral to your black wedding cake can soften the overall look. You can keep it simple or go full drama like this cake.
4. Blue black CELESTIAL cake
Celestial heaven! Going dark blue nearly black adds some extra dimension to the cake.
5. Moody Romance
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I love the texture of this cake. It is then finished perfectly with the simple purple flowers.
6. Black, white and grey textured cake
The texture paint effect on this cake is modern and stylish. Perfect for a city or industrial wedding.
7. All black with texture
I could get lost for hours staring at the detail on this cake.
8. Piece of Art black wedding cake
I am not sure I could cut this black wedding cake! The detail and work that has gone into it. It is definity more art than cake.
9. Geo black wedding cake
Okay, I know the geo cakes are an older trend now. This black one could never go out of style!
The dark green and black is a perfect wedding colour combo.
10. Modern Separate trio of cakes
Why have one when you can have three? Also, can we agree these concrete cake stands are stunning?
11. Buttercream ombre cake
Now this is how to do ombre! I do love texture and this cake has all the texture!
12. Black and gold
Black and gold, classic colour combo that always works.
This cake would make the perfect new years eve black wedding cake.
13. Boho black cake
This is how you do moody boho. Texture, drama and a skull to finish it off!
4. Skull Halloween cake
A black wedding cake doesn’t have to be gothic or halloween vibes.
It certainly can though! I love how stylish this cake is with a hint of halloween.
15. Vintage Goth
This cake in white would have such different vibe all together. The vintage vibes and black give it a gothic feel.
16. Til death do we part
Til death is always a fun modern saying to use at a wedding. A quirky take on an old saying.
17. Square black wedding cake
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This cake sums up a minimal wedding style all in one. Simple but stylish.
18. Printed floral black cake
This cake is super unique! I love the printed florals. They give the cake an arty feel.
19. Sculpted heaven
This is art not cake! This stunning stunning structured cake is full of texture and detail.
20. A trio of Black and White
This is how to do monochrome wedding cakes. The simple designs of the cake allow for the harsher colour clash of black and white.
21. Show stopping Black wedding cake
If you looking for a high end show stopping black wedding cake this is perfect. The minimal gold leafing just adds that touch of luxury.
22. 3D Style painted floral cake
Oh wow! I love the handpainted design that then turns into real flowers. What a stunning take on a floral black wedding cake.
23. Pretty Black Wedding cake
When you think of black wedding cakes, pretty is not always the first word you think of. This cake shows you
24. Black Pressed Flower Wedding Cake
Pressed flower wedding cakes have been a huge trend. This is the first black one I’ve seen and I am loving it! The drama created with a black cake over white.
25. Pink and Black Wedding Cake
Pressed flower wedding cakes have been a huge trend.
This is the first black one I’ve seen and I am loving it! The drama created with a black cake over white.
FAQs
What are black wedding cakes?
Black wedding cakes are cakes that are either all black or have black detailing. They are a modern and bold choice for a wedding cake!
What do black wedding cakes symbolize?
Black is a sophisticated and stylish color, so a black wedding cake can symbolize sophistication and style!
How do I choose a black wedding cake?
When choosing a black wedding cake, consider the overall theme and feel of your wedding. If you want a more modern wedding, then a black wedding cake would be a great choice! If you are looking for something more traditional, then you may want to consider a white cake with black detailing.
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