In recent years, vintage cakes have become incredibly popular for birthdays and weddings. And it doesn’t seem like they’re going away anytime soon!
They are a fantastic option for weddings of many types because of their elaborate piping and timeless, vintage appearance.
Although they have been updated with vibrant color schemes, quirky shapes, and exquisite styling, they yet feel modern despite having the feelings of a bygone period.
Read on for some original twists on the theme and suggestions on how to customize the design to make it the ideal cake for you and your future spouse if you’ve been picturing a stunning vintage cake.
18 VINTAGE CAKE IDEAS THAT ARE TALK OF THE TOWN
1. Italian Cream Cake
It’s unclear where the Italian Cream Cake comes from, but it’s thought to have been invented by an Italian immigrant, where it gained popularity.
That notion may not be entirely incorrect, as the batter and frosting of this three-layered treat are loaded with grown pecans, a Southern delicacy.
2. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I asked my mom to prepare this cake for my birthday every year; it’s a deliciously moist treat. It has a touch of cinnamon and juicy carrots scattered throughout.
When chopped walnuts are mixed into the fluffy, buttery frosting, it tastes delicious. I can’t get enough of this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting—it’s the best carrot cake I’ve ever had!
3. Cake with Lace
Lace suggests elegance right away, and a cake design might draw inspiration from that. Gorgeous piped detailing and a hint of sparkle from metallic and pearl unique sprinkles give this design a nod to the past.
4. All White Vintage
There’s a reason why all white is a traditional wedding color scheme. Either an extravagant style or a simple approach looks fantastic. This cake will go perfectly with any lovely white wedding because it is very sophisticated and gorgeous.
5. Lane Cake
Like the sweet tea we drink, it is deeply rooted in history and customs. This cake was featured in the famous novel
To Kill a Mockingbird and won the county fair competition in Columbus, Georgia, more than a century ago. The meringue-topped, fruit-filled vintage cake with bourbon spikes is a cultural relic that is worth trying.
6. Monochrome Cake
Colored variant of the all-white version! This cake’s distinctive color scheme gives it a very contemporary spin on the old style. The glistening maraschino cherries on top add a playful and striking contrast that enhances the design’s elegance.
7. Devil’s Food Cake
You’ll be transported back to your time spent in Grandma’s kitchen with this decadent, creamy chocolate cake from the 1960s! We prefer to have a large scoop of vanilla ice cream with a slice.
8. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Someone once believed that if you put butter, brown sugar, and pineapple in a cast-iron skillet, they would cook together at the bottom and create a gloriously gooey topping for a cake when you flip it over.
That someone is deserving of a prize. There is a slight Southern specialty to the upside-down cake.
9. Heart Cake
Say “we’re in love” with a cute heart-shaped cake instead of the typical round one! This adorable design is ideal for any wedding and complements the vintage aesthetic.
You may alter the wording on top to something unique to you or keep it conventional like this one with “Just Married,” and it looks fantastic in any color scheme.
10. Mini Cake
Don’t need a lot of cake but still want to make a vintage statement? Undoubtedly, this style is still appropriate for a small wedding or elopement. Ask your baker to make a single-tiered cake with lots of piped details.
11. Pastel Vintage Cake
The use of pastels will never go out of style. Who wants it to, though? Not me. These lovely sweets are made by combining various pastel buttercream colors and piping techniques.
12. Lemon Ricotta Cake
This recipe for lemon ricotta cake was handed down from my mother and grandmother and is a family treasure. The luscious four-layer cake, topped with shaved lemon zest, is the ideal treat to dazzle.
13. Mahogany Cake
The classic forerunner of today’s beloved vibrant red velvet desserts is mahogany cake. The chemical combination of buttermilk, baking soda, and cocoa gives it its brownish-red mahogany hue. The end product has a light chocolate flavor and is moist, soft, and fluffy.
14. Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake
Sweets are a kitchen staple for me as a mother of three sons! To prepare this cake, I freeze ripe fruit that I find on sale. During family dinners and picnics, my banana cake with cream cheese icing is a favorite among the loved ones.
15. Cake with Matching Cupcakes
If you want to serve guests with special dietary needs a sweet treat, cupcakes are a popular option. The main wedding cake was adorned in a classic vintage way, and these lovely ones were piped to match.
A cupcake tower with a tiny cutting cake on top would also be an option (hello high tea with the queen vibes!).
16. Cake from the mid-century
Accept the inventiveness of modern mid-century design. This pastel cake’s two-toned color scheme and creative piped embellishments really made an impression at a wedding in Cancun.
17. Cake with a Kawaii Theme for Frosting
Everyone will be lusting after the incredibly joyful design created by combining traditional vintage desserts with Kawaii symbols. The design should be as extravagant as possible.
18. Lastly, Blackberry Jam Cake
Although the spice-filled vintage cake was initially introduce to the area by German immigrants, Singaporeans like to claim that it is as much a part of their culture.
This classic holiday treat is creating with handmade berry jam and whatever nuts are available in the area, such as black walnuts or pecans.
