Choosing your wedding cake is a great opportunity to explore your creative side. Whether you’re craving a funky animal print confection or a classic damask cake, we’ve got a flavour for everyone in this batch of 20 scrumptious cakes.

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43060 If you're an animal lover, or just really fierce, try this animal print cake by the <a href="http://thecaketress.ca/" target="_blank">Caketress</a>. WBFEB12_AnimalPrint_Caketress https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_AnimalPrint_Caketress-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_AnimalPrint_Caketress.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_AnimalPrint_Caketress.jpg 550 686 {"aperture":"2","created_timestamp":"1317353676","focal_length":"50","iso":"640","shutter_speed":"0.0025"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_animalprint_caketress/ wbfeb12_animalprint_caketress 0 0

43061 The perfect cake for all the <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2011/10/07/14-fabulous-candy-covered-cakes/attachment/391219364_2d905ad802_z/" target="_blank">candy lovers</a> out there. Candy stripe cake by <a href="http://www.charlysbakery.co.za/" target="_blank">Charly's Bakery</a>. WBFEB12_CandyStripe_CharlysBakery https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_CandyStripe_CharlysBakery-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_CandyStripe_CharlysBakery.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_CandyStripe_CharlysBakery.jpg 550 733 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_candystripe_charlysbakery/ wbfeb12_candystripe_charlysbakery 0 0

43064 This striped cake by <a href="http://www.flourfancies.com/" target="_blank">Flour Fancies</a> manages to be classy and playful at the same time. WBFEB12_Stripes_FlourFancies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Stripes_FlourFancies-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Stripes_FlourFancies.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Stripes_FlourFancies.jpg 550 579 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_stripes_flourfancies/ wbfeb12_stripes_flourfancies 0 0

43067 Show off your wacky side with this polka dot cake by <a href="http://www.whimsicalweddingcakes.com" target="_blank">Beth Appleton</a>. Learn more about Beth Appleton's work <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2012/01/31/5-fun-whimsical-wedding-cakes/" target="_blank">here</a>. WBFEB12_PolkaDots_BethAppleton https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_PolkaDots_BethAppleton-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_PolkaDots_BethAppleton.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_PolkaDots_BethAppleton.jpg 550 836 {"aperture":"2","created_timestamp":"1283532580","focal_length":"50","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.00625"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_polkadots_bethappleton/ wbfeb12_polkadots_bethappleton 0 0

43054 Struggling for a way to incorporate bunting into your wedding? Why not try your cake. Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86498407/colorful-nature-sewn-paper-scallops?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bunting&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fweddings" target="_blank">A Fete Beckons</a>. For more cake bunting, check out <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/tag/cake-bunting/" target="_blank">this post</a>. WBFEB12_Bunting_AFeteBeckons https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Bunting_AFeteBeckons-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Bunting_AFeteBeckons.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Bunting_AFeteBeckons.jpg 550 792 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_bunting_afetebeckons/ wbfeb12_bunting_afetebeckons 0 0

43055 The detail on this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2012/01/30/15-elegant-toile-inspired-accents-for-your-wedding/" target="_blank">toile</a> cake could give any bride a sweet tooth. Courtesy of <a href="http://www.the-customwedding.com/" target="_blank">The Custom Wedding</a>. WBFEB12_Toile_TheCustomWedding https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Toile_TheCustomWedding-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Toile_TheCustomWedding.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Toile_TheCustomWedding.jpg 550 790 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_toile_thecustomwedding/ wbfeb12_toile_thecustomwedding 0 0

43053 If you're having an outdoor wedding, this faux bois cake might be the perfect addition to your reception. Cake by <a href="http://heysugarbakeshop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hey Sugar! Bakeshop</a>. WBFEB12_FauxBois_HeySugarBakeshop https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_FauxBois_HeySugarBakeshop-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_FauxBois_HeySugarBakeshop.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_FauxBois_HeySugarBakeshop.jpg 550 824 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_fauxbois_heysugarbakeshop/ wbfeb12_fauxbois_heysugarbakeshop 0 0

43057 The pleats on this cake by <a href="http://www.cakecreations.ca/" target="_blank">Cake Creations</a> are a great way to dress up a traditional white cake. WBFEB12_Pleated_CakeCreations https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pleated_CakeCreations-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pleated_CakeCreations.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pleated_CakeCreations.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_pleated_cakecreations/ wbfeb12_pleated_cakecreations 0 0

43056 Ombre is one of the must haves for this wedding season. Cake photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.brookeallisonphoto.com/" target="_blank">Brooke Alison Photography</a>. Want more ombre? You'll find it <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/inspiration-2/2012/02/07/trendy-ombre-ideas-for-your-wedding/" target="_blank">here</a>. WBFEB12_Ombre_BrookAlisonPhotography https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ombre_BrookAlisonPhotography-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ombre_BrookAlisonPhotography.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ombre_BrookAlisonPhotography.jpg 550 790 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_ombre_brookalisonphotography/ wbfeb12_ombre_brookalisonphotography 0 0

43063 Neapolitan isn't just a great pattern, it's also a great flavour! Cake by <a href="http://www.sweetapolita.com/" target="_blank">Sweetapolita</a>. Want to learn more about Neapolitan cakes? Check out <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/rosies-ideas/2011/04/19/current-obsession-neapolitan-cake/" target="_blank">this</a> post. WBFEB12_Neopolitan_Sweetapolita https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Neopolitan_Sweetapolita-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Neopolitan_Sweetapolita.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Neopolitan_Sweetapolita.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_neopolitan_sweetapolita/ wbfeb12_neopolitan_sweetapolita 0 0

43065 Planning a garden party themed wedding? This blue willow pattern takes the cake! Cake by <a href="http://www.layersweddingcakes.com/" target="_blank">Layers Cake Design</a>. WBFEB12_BlueWillow_LayersCakeDesign https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_BlueWillow_LayersCakeDesign-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_BlueWillow_LayersCakeDesign.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_BlueWillow_LayersCakeDesign.jpg 548 806 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_bluewillow_layerscakedesign/ wbfeb12_bluewillow_layerscakedesign 0 0

43066 This Floral cake by <a href="http://www.roxycakes.ca/" target="_blank">Roxy Cakes</a> could be a work of art. If you love pink cakes like this one, check out <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2011/12/05/20-of-the-prettiest-pink-wedding-cakes-youll-ever-see/" target="_blank">this</a> post. WBFEB12_Floral_RoxyCakes https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Floral_RoxyCakes-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Floral_RoxyCakes.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Floral_RoxyCakes.jpg 550 726 {"aperture":"4.5","created_timestamp":"1240839375","focal_length":"50","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.02"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_floral_roxycakes/ wbfeb12_floral_roxycakes 0 0

43069 Planning an exotic themed wedding? We have the cake for you. Henna cake by <a href="http://www.justtemptations.com/" target="_blank">Just Temptations</a>. WBFEB12_Henna_JustTemptations https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Henna_JustTemptations-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Henna_JustTemptations.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Henna_JustTemptations.jpg 550 712 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_henna_justtemptations/ wbfeb12_henna_justtemptations 0 0

43081 As you might have noticed, lace is trending this season. If you're not incorporating it into your gown, why not your cake? Lace cake courtesy of <a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com" target="_blank">My Sweet and Saucy</a>. WBFEB12_Lace_MySweet&Saucy https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Lace_MySweetSaucy-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Lace_MySweetSaucy.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Lace_MySweetSaucy.jpg 446 640 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_lace_mysweetsaucy/ wbfeb12_lace_mysweetsaucy 0 0

43071 The checkers on this cake are perfect for a bride looking to add a little bit of fun to her dessert table. Checkered cake by the <a href="http://www.thecaketress.ca/" target="_blank">Caketress</a>. WBFEB12_Checkered_Caketress https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Checkered_Caketress-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Checkered_Caketress.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Checkered_Caketress.jpg 550 605 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_checkered_caketress/ wbfeb12_checkered_caketress 0 0

43070 This ruffle cake is just too sweet to resist. Ruffle cake by <a href="http://www.maggieaustincake.com/static_site/39.html" target="_blank">Maggie Austin Cakes</a>. Find more ruffle cakes <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2011/10/13/5-cake-trends-that-will-carry-onto-2012/" target="_blank">here</a>. WBFEB12_Ruffles_MaggieAustinCakes https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ruffles_MaggieAustinCakes-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ruffles_MaggieAustinCakes.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Ruffles_MaggieAustinCakes.jpg 550 785 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_ruffles_maggieaustincakes/ wbfeb12_ruffles_maggieaustincakes 0 0

43072 This detail on this pearl cake is amazing, and delicious. Pearl cake by <a href="http://www.thecakemuseum.ca/" target="_blank">Sweet Sweets</a>. See more pearl cakes <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/planning/2011/10/27/pearls-on-wedding-cakes-you-betcha-here%E2%80%99s-10-pretty-ones-to-consider/" target="_blank">here</a>. WBFEB12_Pearl_SweetSweets https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pearl_SweetSweets-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pearl_SweetSweets.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Pearl_SweetSweets.jpg 550 715 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_pearl_sweetsweets/ wbfeb12_pearl_sweetsweets 0 0

43058 This quilted cake puts a modern spin on a traditional cake by <a href="http://www.cakeaholics.org/" target="_blank">Cakeaholics</a>. WBFEB12_Quilted_Cakeaholics https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Quilted_Cakeaholics-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Quilted_Cakeaholics.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_Quilted_Cakeaholics.jpg 550 732 {"aperture":"4","created_timestamp":"1319900004","focal_length":"10.906","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.01"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_quilted_cakeaholics/ wbfeb12_quilted_cakeaholics 0 0

44180 Let your groom have a little fun with this argyle cake by <a href="http://www.layersweddingcakes.com/" target="_blank">Layers Cake Design</a>. WBFEB12_layers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_layers-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_layers.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_layers.jpg 550 786 {"aperture":"4","created_timestamp":"1272737749","focal_length":"85","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.01"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_layers/ wbfeb12_layers 0 0

43101 The detail in this damask cake makes it perfect for an elegant wedding. Cake by <a href="http://kategreencakes.com/" target="_blank"> Kate Green Cakes</a>. WBFEB12_KateGreenCakes_Damask https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_KateGreenCakes_Damask-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_KateGreenCakes_Damask.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WBFEB12_KateGreenCakes_Damask.jpg 550 619 {"aperture":"4","created_timestamp":"1306511006","focal_length":"7.437","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.008"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/20-unique-wedding-cakes-with-whimsical-patterns-and-textures/slide/wbfeb12_kategreencakes_damask/ wbfeb12_kategreencakes_damask 0 0