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MINIMALIST WEDDING CAKE: ELEGANT SIMPLICITY FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

Minimalist Wedding Cake: Elegant Simplicity for Your Special Day

Key Info:

Prep Time: 2-4 hours

Cook Time: 30-60 minutes

Total Time: 3-5 hours

Servings: 24-100+

Difficulty: Intermediate

Dietary: Vegetarian, Adaptable (Vegan/Gluten-Free Options)

Essential Equipment:
  • Stand mixer
  • Cake pans (round/square)
  • Offset spatula
  • Bench scraper
  • Cake turntable
  • Serrated knife

Pro Tip: Quality tools make precision possible!

A professional kitchen bathed in natural light, showcasing an organized mise en place with measured ingredients like butter, eggs, and flour in white bowls, a stand mixer, and gleaming cake pans on marble countertops.

Ingredients:
Cake Base:
  • 2-4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5-3 cups granulated sugar
  • 4-8 large eggs
  • 1-2 cups unsalted butter
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Milk/buttermilk
Buttercream:
  • 1-2 cups unsalted butter
  • 4-6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-6 tbsp milk/cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Decorative Elements:
  • Fresh organic flowers
  • Edible gold leaf
  • Simple cake topper
  • Minimal greenery
Preparation Method:
  1. Prep Ingredients
    • Bring butter and eggs to room temperature
    • Measure all ingredients precisely
    • Preheat oven (350°F/175°C)
    • Grease and line cake pans
  2. Make Cake Batter
    • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
    • Add eggs one at a time
    • Gradually incorporate dry ingredients
    • Mix until just combined (avoid overmixing!)
  3. Bake Perfectly
    • Pour batter into prepared pans
    • Bake 30-45 minutes
    • Check with toothpick test
    • Cool completely on wire rack
  4. Frosting Technique
    • Level cake layers
    • Apply crumb coat
    • Chill for 15-20 minutes
    • Add final smooth buttercream layer
    • Use bench scraper for clean edges
  5. Minimalist Decoration
    • Single elegant flower accent
    • Subtle gold leaf detail
    • Monochromatic color scheme
    • Simple piping if desired

A three-tiered white wedding cake with a smooth buttercream finish, adorned with a cascading white peony and gold leaf, displayed on a metallic stand against a grey backdrop, illuminated by spotlighting.

Crucial Tips:
  • Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth batter
  • Don’t overmix – creates dense cake
  • Chill between frosting layers
  • Use fresh, pesticide-free flowers
Storage:
  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Bring to room temperature before serving
  • Remove non-edible decorations
Variations:
  • Naked cake finish
  • Geometric design elements
  • Tone-on-tone color accents
  • Square or round tiers
Expert Notes:

Minimalist wedding cakes represent modern elegance – focusing on craftsmanship, clean lines, and intentional simplicity.

Estimated Cost:
  • Home-made: $100-$300
  • Bakery: $300-$500+
Dietary Adaptations:
  • Gluten-free flour blend
  • Vegan butter substitutes
  • Plant-based milk options
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