A side cake is an additional cake that’s prepared in the kitchen rather than displayed at your reception. Side cakes are a popular way to increase the number of servings without increasing the size of your display cake.
Many couples also use side cakes to:
- Offer additional flavors
- Provide gluten-friendly servings
- Supplement a smaller display cake
- Keep costs lower for larger guest counts
Side cakes are designed to be cut and served by your catering staff rather than displayed with your wedding cake.
💡 Helpful Tip
Most guests won’t know whether their slice came from the display cake or a side cake—they’ll simply enjoy another delicious piece of cake!