24 Doughnut Cakes for Any Wedding Style

Looking for the perfect alternative to a classic wedding cake? From macaron towers and croquembouche to stacks of chocolate chip cookies, the options are endless. But for those looking for a sweet option with a nostalgic twist, doughnut cakes definitely fit the bill.

Doughnut walls had their time in the spotlight, but doughnut cakes are here to stay. From stacks of simple glazed doughnuts to treats dipped in colorful frosting with pretty dried petals, there are so many stunning ways to dress up these classic sweets. “Doughnut cakes are perfect for couples who want to do something a little different than a traditional cake, but they still want the beautiful focal point a traditional cake gives,” says Christina Wong, owner of Truffle Cake and Pastry.

Choosing a Doughnut Cake for Your Wedding

Are doughnut cakes only appropriate for certain types of weddings? Absolutely not. According to Wong, doughnut cakes or doughnut towers are perfect for weddings of all sizes and themes, from casual to elegant events. While you might not automatically picture a doughnut cake at a black-tie wedding, it can certainly be dressed up to fit into your day, whatever that may look like.

Doughnut cakes can be decorated with coordinating florals, a monogram on top, or by enhancing the overall display by utilizing a beautiful cake stand. Plus, the doughnuts themselves can be glazed in a pretty palette or topped with decorations to match your wedding’s aesthetic.

To be sure you have plenty of doughnuts for your guests to enjoy, plus enough to create the actual statement look, Wong suggests treating doughnuts like ordering cake. "If you have a plated dessert at the end of your meal, I would suggest ordering doughnuts for approximately 50 to 60 percent of your guest count," she says. "If the doughnuts are being used as your main dessert, you'll definitely want to order at least one per guest."

Of course, if you and your spouse-to-be are doughnut aficionados or you have guests coming who love them just as much, you may consider ordering extra for those who indulge in more than one. Wong says she offers a variety of doughnut cake sizes ranging from 24 doughnuts up to 95 doughnuts, with a cost range between $250 and $600, but of course, that cost includes the time and ingredients put into making a decorative doughnut display. Depending on the route you choose, whether ordering from a bakery or working with a planner to set up the display on your own, the cost may certainly differ.

Convinced that a doughnut cake is the perfect fit for your big day? Read on for 19 of our favorite ideas for serving up these sweets.