Presenting the naked cake, the dessert that’s light on frosting but still surprisingly beautiful. Whip one of these babies up for your next dinner party or a show-stopping wedding cake—and scandalize your loved ones with your newfound (culinary) nudity.
Ditch the Copious Frosting with These 13 Gorgeous Naked Cakes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Cookies-and-cream Naked Cake
Your favorite cookie gets an upgrade.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Naked Lemon And Olive Oil Layer Cake
Absolutely stunning (and surprisingly easy to pull off).
Chai Spice Cake With Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Hey, is it cool if we eat this for breakfast?
1-bowl Vegan Gluten-free Carrot Cake
Equal parts rustic and sophisticated.
Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream
Doubles as a centerpiece.
Vanilla Naked Cake
Pairs perfectly with a side of fresh fruit.
Strawberry Chamomile Naked Cake
This is giving us some serious spring and summer vibes.
Red Velvet Cake
哦,嗨,蛋糕的梦。
Triple Chocolate Easter Cake
These little eggs make the perfect garnish.
Cupcake Project
Spiced Cranberry Eton Mess Cake
Celebrate pretty much anything with this freaking beautiful dessert. All thanks to Coterie Member斯蒂芬妮·波拉克。
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Two-persimmon Layer Cake With Vanilla Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting
没有gluten, no problem.
White Christmas Sparkle Cake
If the North Pole was a dessert.
Chocolate Pistachio Pear Naked Layer Cake
Did we mention this one’s flourless?
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