3 Trendy + Easy Ways to Dress Up a Plain White Wedding Cake

Did you know you could save hundreds of dollars on your wedding cake simply by decorating it yourself? Heather Baird from the noteworthy baking blog, SprinkleBakes, shows how to transform three, plain white store-bought cakes into stunning works of art in just a few simple steps and with budget-friendly materials. Read on to learn how to create a DIY Art Deco-inspired cake, watercolor geode cake and a floral-topped gold leaf buttercream cake.

With its Art Deco stenciling and shimmering sequins, this rose gold cake is all dressed up for a glam affair. Rose gold luster dust — available for purchase at many cake specialty shops or online — is mixed with clear vanilla extract to create rose gold paint. Swing into your local craft store to pick up Art Deco stencils and a new pack of soft-hair or sponge artist brushes. You’ll need a kitchen-dedicated set for this project. To create the three-tiered effect, order white fondant-covered cakes in three sizes: small, medium and large.

You’ll need one medium-sized fondant-covered cake (well-chilled for firmness), small confetti sprinkles and light corn syrup or clear piping gel.

Paint light corn syrup or piping gel onto the cake in a thin, even layer using a soft hair or sponge artist brush. Cover the edges of the cake completely.