20 wedding cake alternatives that beat white frosting any day

Macarons and sparklers make this festive cake anything but ordinary.

Imagine how romantic and adorable it could be to pour maple syrup over this stacked waffle cake.

For the bride who prefers the savory side, this literal cheese cake will more than satisfy.

Perfect for a morning or midday wedding, your guests will rave about the cream cheese frosting.

Fancy a cake that doubles as your entrée? A colorful sushi cake will do the trick.

Gelato is a cool indulgence for summer weddings, and scooped into cones, it looks picture perfect.

Cream puffs glazed with chocolate and caramel are a traditional French wedding treat but will wow in the U.S.

Moist, chocolaty brownies hold up on the dessert table far better than a traditional cake does.

Tiers of cheesecake look absolutely lovely, especially when topped with strawberries and chocolate.

Layers of crepes, crème and berries make a summery statement at your wedding.

A tower of cannoli and a glass of Champagne will leave a lasting impression in your guests’ minds.

Homemade doughnuts and mocha frosting make for an eye-catching, taste bud-tingling wedding cake.

A DIY doughnut hole croquembouche is a fun and affordable wedding cake alternative.

Bored with seeing the same old cake pops? Try these berry-filled pie pops on for size.

Summer weddings get a whole lot cooler when custom ice pops are passed instead of cake.

Trendy red velvet gets a unique makeover in this popcorn cake, perfect for a quirky couple.

English pork pie makes for a savory, surprisingly suave-looking wedding cake.

Rice Krispies Treats look surprisingly elegant when three layers are stacked to make a pretty wedding cake.

Cake pops shaped like mini wedding cakes are a fun twist on a traditional cake.

Individual jars of red velvet wedding cake parfait are a gorgeous and easy way to serve up dessert.