Make your summer wedding cake the talk of the town by using your choice of delicious seasonal flavors, flowers, fruits, berries and beautiful icing designs. 

If you’re looking to celebrate the season on your wedding day, then don’t miss your chance to make your cake all about summer! Read on and learn how to do it.

Choosing Your Summer Wedding Cake

Start With the Flavor

Surprise your guest with delicious filling and frostings that burst with flavor. Some wonderful combinations summer wedding cake flavor combinations include:

Lemon Raspberry Delight

Cake Flavor: Moist lemon cake layer with fresh lemon zest for a refreshing citrus kick.

Filling: Tangy raspberry compote swirled with creamy lemon curd for a burst of fruity goodness in every bite.

Coconut Mango Dream

Cake Flavor: Fluffy coconut cake layers made with tropical coconut milk for a hint of exotic flavor.

Filling: Luscious mango mousse blended with shredded coconut for a creamy, tropical indulgence.

Strawberry Basil Bliss

Cake Flavor: Light and airy vanilla cake layers subtly enhanced with fragrant basil for a unique twist.

Filling: Fresh strawberry preserves mixed with basil-infused whipped cream for a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Peaches and Cream Extravaganza

Cake Flavor: Moist white cake layers delicately flavored with ripe peaches and a hint of vanilla.

Filling: Smooth mascarpone cream cheese filling with peach puree for a decadent, creamy texture complemented by juicy peach chunks.

Tangy Orange Creamsicle Surprise

Cake Flavor: Velvety orange chiffon cake layers flavored with tangy orange zest and a touch of vanilla.

Filling: Silky vanilla custard layered with fresh orange segments for a nostalgic yet sophisticated twist on the classic creamsicle flavor.

Blueberry Lavender Elegance

Cake Flavor: Tender almond sponge cake layers with aromatic lavender essence for a subtle floral note.

Filling: Blueberry compote infused with lavender syrup, layered with delicate lavender-infused buttercream for a sophisticated and elegant flavor profile.

Pineapple Coconut Paradise

Cake Flavor: Moist pineapple cake layers infused with tropical coconut milk and a hint of rum for a taste of the islands.

Filling: Creamy coconut custard mixed with chunks of fresh pineapple for a decadent and indulgent tropical paradise in every bite.

Watermelon Lime Surprise

Cake Flavor: Light and airy lime chiffon cake layers infused with refreshing lime zest and a touch of mint.

Filling: Watermelon curd layered with lime-infused whipped cream for a unique and refreshing flavor combination reminiscent of summertime picnics.

Then, Choose Your Colors:

Go bright and beautiful with lovely shades of orange, yellow, green, pink or red. Or, choose shades of blue to play up a nautical or poolside theme. Add bright colors to your dessert table for extra fun. A bold color palette will bring a joyful pop to your cutting table and guest plates. 

Next, Consider Your Design:

Easily complement your bouquet and other decor with flowers on your summer wedding cake. Use all fresh blossoms, delicate pressed flowers, or a combination of real and faux blooms. Be sure the petals are hardy enough to last for hours and that there are no pesticides or additives you wouldn’t want your guests to eat. 

Berries are beautiful and are one of summer’s best treats. Cover your cake in grapes, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and other sweet delicacies from the garden and make your summer wedding cake a delicious feast. Or, press on slices of citrus to create a tart and tasteful design.

Make your cake distinctive with a stunning icing design that shows off your style. Have your designer incorporate accents that play up your summer theme with press on decorations, lacy- looking icing, or festive cultural influences.

Cut Your Cake and Celebrate!

Be sure to keep your cake out of the sun and away from windy areas and don’t leave it on display all day to avoid the chance of bugs taking a bite. And when you are ready to cut a slice and celebrate, you’ll be delighted with all the choices you’ve made.

Looking for more summer wedding cake ideas or cakes for other seasons? Check out our Details and Decor gallery where you’ll find hundreds of tasteful ideas.