These days, people aren’t afraid to be different. If you’re not a fan of cake there’s no issue with straying from tradition. Stepping out of the box is more popular than ever. For couples wanting to switch it up, alternative cakes are the perfect option.

You don’t have to go without confections on your wedding day if you’re not a cake lover. Your options are endless. From pancakes, doughnuts, and cupcakes to cheese, cookies, and waffles, you can choose anything you’d prefer.

Add a unique twist with these alternative wedding cake ideas:

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🍪 💕How gorgeous is this cookie wedding cake? Our wedding editor @diana.bunici has put together a list of alternative wedding cakes and you’ll want to see them! Check out the piece on site now, link in bio 💒 🍰 Pic: @weddingwire #alternativeweddingcakes #alternativewedding #irishwedding #weddings

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We’re all over here with our mouths watering looking at this cinnamon bun birthday “cake” for @groovydeliciousness’s brunch birthday party at @promiseridge!

A post shared by Haley & Keristin (@haleyrichterphoto) on Jul 29, 2018 at 5:48pm PDT

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If you are looking for something to WOW your guests and love the idea of a twist on the traditional idea of a #weddingcake , then a #cheeseweddingcake will make a quirky alternative to your wedding cake, can be used as a course for the #weddingbreakfast , or eaten as late-night snack for your guests! Rachel from @belbroughtondeli can create you a picture-perfect tiered tower of #artisan cheese, hand-selected to create your perfect cheeseboard and decorated with grapes, berries and flowers to compliment your Wedding Décor! Rachel's #cheeseweddingcakes are unique & bespoke to your #wedding or Event, and the process of designing your cake begins with talking through the number of guests to feed, budget, likes and dislikes, the venue and the overall look and feel you want to achieve and ends with a Cheese tasting @belbroughtondeli I cannot wait for Rachel to exhibit her #alternativeweddingcakes for you to see at #theartisanweddingmarket on Sunday 29th September @royalporcelainworks Follow the link in the #bio to learn more about Rachel & her fabulous #deli

A post shared by Becci | Wedding Event Planner (@rubybelleevents) on Aug 10, 2019 at 10:43am PDT

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When your wedding cake is made of WAFFLES! Excuse us while we drool. Talk about a unique wedding detail. We don't know about you, but we're thinking now would be a great time to try DIYing this on your own! Who else wants a waffle wedding cake now??⠀ ⠀ Cake: @bearandthehoneyphx⠀ Photo: @brittanyrosebowen ⠀ ⠀ #weddingcake #alternativeweddingcakes #waffles #waffleweddingcake #uniqueweddings #uniqueweddingdetails #weddingdetails #diybride #diyweddings #budgetsavvybride

A post shared by The Budget Savvy Bride (@budgetsavvybride) on Apr 30, 2020 at 7:35am PDT

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Beautiful #macarontower for L&W yesterday at @eastriddlesdenhallweddings. I walked into the barn and was blown away by how stunning it looked. The bride and groom chose salted caramel, lemon meringue, raspberry cheesecake & strawberries and cream for their flavours and these breathtaking flowers completed it. I hope you both had an amazing day and wish you many happy years together 😍 #macarons #yorkshiremacarons #weddingmacarons #weddingmacarontower #alternativeweddingcakes #desserttable #yorkshireweddingcakes #yorkshirebride #yorkshirewedding #glutenfree #yorkshirecakes

A post shared by Three Little Birds Bakery (@3littlebirdsbakery) on Oct 18, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT

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🍰 We are so into alternative wedding cakes! This one is actually cheesecake 🤤 With layers of berries on top and cookie wafers wrapping the edges, it’s safe to say it didn’t look like this for long 👀

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Delighted to be returning to @vicskitchen in Woking Surrey (just outside London) this March on the 2nd/3rd with my amazing cake buddy Lisa @eccasioncakepops when we will be teaching this fab cake pop tower and all the trimmings. There are still spaces left. You can book directly with Victoria or myself. You will learn the secrets to perfect pops, how to cover with sharp edges, lister, stencilling plus learn to make sugar orchids! All for £450. For more information or to book just contact myself or Victoria ❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Suzanne Esper Cakes & School (@suzanneespercakeschool) on Jan 15, 2020 at 7:46am PST

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This pancake wedding cake gives the naked cake trend a whole new twist! This is the dessert of our Brunch wedding dreams! Thanks, @bridebookhq for sharing this @laurafordphotos photo making it our #BestBridalInspiration pick of the week!⠀ ⠀ Who else can't stop dreaming of this pancake wedding cake??⠀ #weddingcake #nakedcake #pancaketower #pancakecake #weddingPANCake #weddingtrends #alternativeweddingcakes #brunchwedding #brunchweddinginspiration #brunchweddingcake

A post shared by The Budget Savvy Bride (@budgetsavvybride) on Mar 12, 2020 at 7:21am PDT

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It’s Pancake Day, would you have a Pancake Wedding Cake? We would 😋 #pancakes #pancakeday #pancakeday2020 #pancakestack #pancakewedding #pancakeweddingcake #alternativeweddingcakes #pancakeart #pancakeporn #weddingcakesideas #pancakelover ##gettingmarried #affinityweddings #affinityweddingsmagazine #affinityfood #affinityweddingsandhoneymoons

A post shared by Affinity Weddings & Honeymoons (@affinityweddingmag) on Feb 24, 2020 at 10:40pm PST

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Not a cake lover? Well, there’s always something for everyone! Check out this amazing cream puff wedding cake. Layers of delicious creme-filled pate a choux puffs topped off with a cutting cake for the bride and groom!! @missioninnhotel @missioninnweddings @irisesdesignsca #creampuffs #creampuffwedding #creampuffweddingcake #weddingdesserts #alternativeweddingcakes #inlandempirebakery #bestbakeryintown

A post shared by Cucamonga Cakery Co. (@cucamongacakery) on Sep 20, 2019 at 10:39am PDT

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The only thing better than marrying the love your life might be celebrating with this giant cookie tower! In all seriousness though, a great way to cut down those crazy cake costs is to have a small cutting cake, to satisfy all of those sweet traditions, and then serve other desserts for your guests! All of your cookie lovers will absolutely adore it!⠀ ⠀ Thanks @runawaywithmeweddings for sharing. We're not drooling, YOU are! ⠀ ⠀ #weddingideas #diybride #budgetsavvyweddingideas #budgetsavvyweddings #cookies #cookietower #wedidngcake #alternativeweddingcakes #weddingalternatives #weddinginspo

A post shared by The Budget Savvy Bride (@budgetsavvybride) on Sep 3, 2019 at 6:51pm PDT

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This week our #BestBridalInspiration shout out goes to to the folks at @brideside for posting this delicious @susanhennessey photo! We LOVE the wedding donut trend, and this photo is truly #goals. How amazing does this display look??⠀ ⠀ Alternative wedding cakes are a great budget savvy option that are not only fun, but get to be totally creative and yummy too! ⠀ ⠀ We love sharing our favorite wedding inspiration photos. Tag yours with #BudgetSavvyBest so we can feature you next! ⠀ ⠀ #donuts #weddingcake #alternativeweddingcakes #weddingdonuts #budgetbride #DIYbride #weddingtrends #weddingcaketrends #gourmetdonuts⠀ ⠀

A post shared by The Budget Savvy Bride (@budgetsavvybride) on Jul 27, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

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Oh my goodness I've been so busy its just occurred to me this weekend marks @treatsdarling 2nd Birthday!!! Yippee! To celebrate I'll be offering 15% off all wedding package and celebration cake bookings made this week 😚 Also. How much do you love this Red Velvet Cakepop Wedding Tower? #wedding #cakepops #weddingcakepops #alternativeweddingcakes #redvelvet #happybirthday #treatsdarling #offer #dealoftheday #popsbypost

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