58 Simple + Sweet Wedding Cakes and Desserts You Can Make Yourself

Macarons are perfect for dressing up a dessert table, or for packaging in little boxes as wedding favors.

Monograms are highly favored on all kinds of wedding day details and decor, but there’s none sweeter than a monogram cake! This modern version is made with layers of sponge cake and buttercream frosting decorated with edible flowers and sugar pearls. It’s a lovely focal point for wedding receptions, and it’s a great way to celebrate your newly-shared last name!

Combine layers of vanilla pudding, banana slices and wafers to create this miniature version of a Southern staple.

Make your wedding toast even sweeter with pink champagne truffles. Display them in gold foil candy wrappers for extra eye appeal.

For this sweet DIY, all you'll need to do is hold skewered marshmallows over a flame and then dip them into melted chocolate. Sprinkle graham cracker crust on top as a final touch. This bite-size snack will keep guests cozy and warm without a campfire.

These creamy custards can be made with your favorite brand of bubbly. Cheers to the happy couple!

These pink pies are full of strawberry flavor. Tip: use gold or silver sanding sugar in place of the multicolored nonpareils for a fancier presentation.

Portable hand pies are the ideal sweet treat for enjoying a dessert while mixing and mingling. This recipe makes ten servings so there’s plenty to go around. Serve with napkins — no plates required.

Don't love cake? A cheese wheel "cake" makes a visually spectacular, extremely tasty offering on an hors d'oeuvre or dessert table. Choose cheese wheels in graduated sizes and with assorted textures and flavors. Stack them high and richly garnish with fresh herbs and fruit for an elegant presentation ⁠— no baking required.

The surprise ingredient in these festive cake pops? Stout beer! And thanks to their bite-sized stature, you and your guests can enjoy as many of these tiny treats as you desire. Simply swap out the icing color to match your theme.

If you don't want to stray too far from the traditional wedding cake, but still want to mix things up a touch, try this fluffy chocolate-peanut butter chip cookie cake. It's baked in a 10-inch pan and piled high with marshmallows, caramel and peanut butter cups. We recommend serving it warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Toasting cakes are beautiful bite-sized confections infused with your favorite sparkling wine or champagne. GET THE RECIPE

Despite their small stature, these mini donuts pack a big vanilla flavor. Stack them high on a cake stand, or display them individually in pretty cupcake papers.

Having an autumn wedding? Set up a cozy coffee bar stocked with drawers of these mouthwatering candy-dipped apples.

These homemade dipped strawberries are simple to make and to embellish with your wedding colors or favorite sweet flavors. Learn how below!

Homemade pecan pralines tucked into vintage teacups are an oh-so-chic way to add a little Southern flair to your wedding celebrations.

These dainty floral treats will wow guests at your spring garden wedding.

Serve your guests a nostalgic, salty-meets-sweet treat of Coca-Cola cupcakes topped with thick peanut butter icing for a sure crowd-pleaser.

For those having a morning ceremony, cinnamon rolls offer a timely alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Stack three large pastries with icing to create tiers, or serve several in a large dish for guests to enjoy family-style. We especially love this heart-shaped take on the classic.

This DIY donut board is an inexpensive but memorable way to offer treats at a bridal shower or wedding reception. It's especially cute and cozy when displayed with a coffee bar during cool, crisp autumn weather.

Fancy chocolates make a festive topping for these Neapolitan cupcakes. For an extra-special touch, use your and your sweetheart's favorite varieties to finish off these treats.

Be the hit of your next tailgate with a delightfully-unconventional cereal treat cake dripping in chocolate-dipped strawberry footballs. Simply make crispy rice treats following the directions on the box, in three different-sized square pans. When cool, stack on top of one another, using chocolate buttercream as "glue" between the layers. To make the football strawberries, dip berries in melted chocolate, freeze, then draw on the "laces" with piped white chocolate.

This easy recipe will transport party guests to a tropical state of mind, no matter the season. Use ready-made pastry shells to shortcut the prep time.

Now, wouldn't these be perfect for a garden wedding? Display them on a cake stand or display them on the dessert table with pretty paper doilies underneath.

Waffles and crepes are another top choice for trendy brunch receptions. Fill mason jars with an assortment of fruit and syrup to give your guests plenty of topping options.

These bite-size nibbles are the perfect light ending to a heavy meal. Glaze the mini tarts with leftover Champagne or sparkling wine for a sweet finishing touch.

These vanilla bean sugar cookies would be a delicious addition to any dessert table. Adorned with swirls of pink cream cheese frosting, they'll easily complement the beautiful roses in your bridal bouquet.

Celebrate a winter wedding? A tasty aged-rum-and-butter glaze is brushed onto these fresh bundt cakes while a cinnamon hard sauce and cranberries top the festive treats.

Your big day is all about the details, including dessert! Personalize your wedding even more with cupcakes that feature chocolate "wax" seals.

These chocolate cookie shot glasses make such a fun treat for kids and adults alike. You can fill them with candy, milk — most anything — but you can’t go wrong with our raspberry mousse filling. Find the required cookie shot glass pan at kitchen supply stores or online.

Cheesecake cones will bring unexpected fun and flair to your formal affair. Tip: Use nonpareils in your wedding colors for a polished presentation.

Currently trending for this year's weddings? Naked cakes. Simple and sweet, these scrumptious desserts are as easy to make as they are pretty.

These delicious and adorable mini pies combine the flavors of stout beer and Irish cream liqueur for a taste your guests won't soon forget. The best part? You can bake them in a cupcake pan!

These spiked s'mores are just the thing for cool-weather event,— with or without a campfire.

These homemade morsels are almost too pretty to eat (read: almost). The jeweled effect is achieved by rolling the truffles in glittering, pink sugar pearls.

Delicate and decadent, these buttery cookies are a must-have for wedding menus this year. After all, they do have the word "wedding" in their name.

Bring your bouquet to the dessert table with our easy floral piping technique. Adding a decorative touch to your desserts is now as easy as having a piping bag and piping tip. Learn four, beginner-friendly techniques from the tutorial below.

The perfect combination of salty and sweet, these chocolate-caramel treats are truly irresistible.

Beloved by kids of all ages, these clever, portable banana puddings are ideal for your summer wedding. GET THE RECIPE

While making your own wedding cake sounds like a daunting task, there's no need to stress. Even the simplest home-baked confection can look professional with these beautiful, edible blossoms.

Take the traditional taste of toffee up a notch with the addition of real maple syrup. Topped with a layer of semisweet chocolate, this toffee is so irresistible that you'll be tempted to keep it all for yourself.

Portable sundaes in jars are the perfect hand-held treat. Mix-and-match your favorite ice cream and toppings ahead of time, then store the lidded jars in the freezer till it's time to party. Homemade caramel and chocolate sauces make these extra-indulgent, and they’re a quick fix with our simple recipes. Add colorful squares of fabric to the jars' lids to match the season and occasion.

A petit four is a small, bite-sized dessert ideal for any party theme or get-together. Here, pretty pink fondant is poured over delicious, raspberry-jam cake squares and embellished with a glittery fondant daisy.

These dipped marshmallows make a fun fall or winter wedding treat for your guests. Offer them with a hot chocolate bar if the weather on your special day is cool and crisp.

Cake, shmake. We want ice cream! Especially if it's this creamy peanut butter cookie concoction.

An extra-tall stack of Belgian waffles will fulfill the dreams of any breakfast fanatic, and it’s easy enough for your caterer (or a trusted bridesmaid) to DIY. Serve it with creamy European style butter and real maple syrup on the side.

Cheers to the newlyweds with this rich, beer-infused treat, featuring the complex flavors of Ireland's favorite brew.

Can't pick just one? Mix and match you and your S.O's favorite treats for a one-of-a-kind dessert bar that your guests will visit over and over.

S’mores are easy and budget-friendly desserts that are perfect for a wedding any time of the year. Combine the classic s'more ingredients of a marshmallow and chocolate bar sandwiched between two graham crackers and place in a cellophane bag for a treat your guests are sure to love.

A crowd-pleasing sweet treat — no baking required. Buy cotton candy in bulk and divide into cellophane bags. Pin to a line with a sweet note to let guests know the bags are theirs for the taking.

Top brownies with vodka-infused chocolate buttercream frosting and a boozy cherry for a grown-up twist on a classic treat.

Fruit-and-cream tarts are easy enough for novice chefs to make, thanks to store-bought pie crust and simple filling recipes. Make the components up to two days ahead of your event, then just assemble the morning of the wedding.

These bite-sized cakelettes are a miniature take on a childhood favorite. Mini cakes are dipped in pink-hued syrup and then rolled in coconut for a tropical, sweet treat.

These sweet and chic chocolate panna cotta shooters would pair well with a New Year's Eve wedding. Your guests will love each unexpected layer and the martini glass it comes in.

These delicious apple pie bites are ideal for a country-inspired summer wedding.