Ditch the Copious Frosting with These 12 Gorgeous Naked Cakes
Introducing the naked cake, the newest dessert trend that’s light on frosting but still surprisingly gorgeous. Whip one of these babies up for the holidays...or a show stopping wedding cake—and scandalize your loved ones with your newfound (culinary) nudity.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Naked Lemon and Olive Oil Layer Cake
Absolutely stunning (and surprisingly easy to pull off).
NAKED CAKE WITH CANDIED AND SUGARED BERRIES
Hey, is it cool if we eat this for breakfast?
ORANGE ALMOND CAKE WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM FROSTING
Equal parts rustic and sophisticated.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM CAKE
If you want to get really ambitious, make matching cupcakes.
RED VELVET LAYER CAKE
Oh hi, holiday cake of our dreams.
BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN CAKE
Fall in three delicious layers. (Bye, PSL.)
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