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20 Best Supermarket Wedding Cakes

On the hunt for cheap wedding cakes? The high-street is here to help, so we've rounded up the best supermarket wedding cakes for your celebration

A French Framboisier cake from Paul's Bakery sat on a white cake stand next to a set of gold cutlery. The cake is filled with French cream and topped with fresh raspberries.

A French Framboisier cake from Paul's Bakery sat on a white cake stand next to a set of gold cutlery. The cake is filled with French cream and topped with fresh raspberries.

Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer may not be the first places you think of when it comes to your wedding cake, but with the cost of weddings higher than ever the popularity of supermarket cakes is on the rise – and it’s easy to see why!

With a variety of supermarket wedding cakes available – from understated single tier wedding cakes to semi-naked wedding cakes and even a range of edible flowers for extra décor – supermarkets are becoming known for their beautifully made designs at a fraction of the usual price.

Looking for a way to cut costs on your wedding? For fantastic value-for-money wedding cakes, supermarkets won't disappoint.

Marks & Spencer are renowned for their luxury food produce and their range of wedding cakes definitely doesn’t disappoint. Trust us when we say these aren’t just high street wedding cakes, these are M&S wedding cakes!

1. Colin the Caterpillar – £50

chocolate personalised colin the caterpillar cake on a white table with a personalised message next to it

Colin the Caterpillar has become a British staple for birthday celebrations, but the fun doesn't need to stop there! If you're a long-time lover of this delicious, chocolate log cake then why not pick up the supersized version from M&S - available in two colourways - and add a personalised message to celebrate the special day. Each one serves 40 people, so there's plenty of Colin to go around!

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2. Vanilla Two Tier Naked Cake – £50

A two-tier vanilla naked wedding cake with white buttercream sat on a white cake display on a white table, surrounded by cake cutting equipment

This simple two-tiered vanilla cake from M&S is such a versatile wedding cake for couples on a budget, as you can decorate it with flowers and fresh fruit for a more bohemian look, add edible glitter for a little glamour, or leave it as it is for a clean, minimalistic vibe. Each one serves 36 people, so for just £150 you could feed a wedding of 100 people with plenty leftover.

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3. Chocolate Two Tier Naked Cake – £50

A two-tier chocolate naked wedding cake sat on a cake stand on a white table

This two-tier naked wedding cake from M&S also comes in a rich chocolate flavour, which would be a wonderful alternative for couples searching for cheap wedding cakes for a winter celebration. M&S have some wonderful examples of how to decorate this cake on their website, including designs with shop-bought macarons arranged on top.

You could also use red roses for a dramatic finish, or some large gold stars would add some magic for very little cost. 

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4. Extra Large Cookies & Cream Cake – £50

A single tier, four layer vanilla and chocolate cake topped with chocolate icing and oreo cookies on a silver tray, with a large slice cut out revealing a stripy cross-section

If you and your partner are fans of Oreo cookies, then you'll adore this sweet and chocolately sponge from M&S. Their Extra Large Cookes & Cream Cake serves 32 people, and contains four layers of moist cake between fluffy buttercream icing, topped with chocolate cookies. A fun alternative to a traditional vanilla wedding cake, this is one of the most indulgent high street wedding cakes on the market.

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5. Personalised Piped Rose Sponge Cake – £45

A sponge cake sitting on a white tablecloth table next to two glasses of champagne. The cake is topped with icing roses in dark pink, pale pink and cream, and has a personalised message next to it in icing.

Couples getting hitched in spring or summer often love to experiment with a floral theme - and we can see why! But while fresh flowers can be expensive and tend to wilt, why not capture the same trend by opting for this Piped Rose Sponge Cake?

Serving up to 24 people, the icing displays a beautiful ombre design of three shades of cream, pale pink and fushia. Inside, guests will delight to find a delicious sponge cake sandwiched together with vanilla buttercream. Plus, there's even the option to add a personalised message in icing to accompany the cake as a tribute to the happy couple.

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Waitrose Wedding Cakes

Waitrose is a British favourite when it comes to luxury grocery shopping and their range of wedding cakes fits their brand perfectly. These cost-effective creations are simple, high quality and perfectly executed. Keep reading to discover our favourite Waitrose wedding cakes for couples after shop bought wedding cakes that taste great without breaking the bank.

6. Fruit, Golden Sponge & Chocolate Sponge Classic Ribbon Wedding Cake – £250

A classic and simple four tiered white wedding cake on a white table finished with white ribbon around each layer

While it may be on the pricier side of supermarket wedding cakes, this four tiered classic wedding cake from Waitrose gives you serious bang for you buck. 

The bottom layer is made of rich fruit cake, and on top of that is a sweet layer of classic vanilla filled with buttercream and jam. On top of that comes two layers of indulgent chocolate sponge, and the whole thing is topped with classic white icing and finished with white ribbon. This is a rich and clean design that looks so professional when decorated with fresh flowers or left as it is. 

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7. Golden Sponge Undecorated Wedding Cake – £200

An ivory three tiered wedding cake on a white background finished with white dots and cream satin ribbon

Deliciously simple yet undoubtedly beautiful, this three tiered ivory wedding cake includes three layers of sweet and light vanilla sponge, sandwiched together by raspberry jam and vanilla buttercream. The entire thing is covered in soft ivory icing and finished with dots and satin ribbons.

So, while this is technically an undecorated cake, the overall effect is still pretty enough to stand alone. Nevertheless, a small corsage of white roses and eucalyptus on top of the final layer would be a beautiful and inexpensive finish. 

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8. 12 Undecorated Cupcakes – £12

12 plain undecorated white cupcakes in silver foil containers

Cupcakes are a really popular to a traditional wedding cake nowadays, as it's much easier to anticipate the quantity you'll need. Plus, you'll save time on cutting and serving a large cake as guests can simply help themselves! We love these plain white cupcakes from M&S, as they're perfect for decorating with any personalised cake toppers or finishing touches. 

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9. Lottie Five Tier Cheese Cake – £150

A five tier tower of different cheese stacked on top of each other for a wedding cake alternative, topped with a heart-shaped camembert

If you're not much of a sweet-tooth, then consider this five tiered cheese cake from M&S as a savoury alternative to a traditional wedding cake. Cheese wedding cakes have boomed in popularity over recent years as they aren't just delicious, they're also incredibly practical, easier to arrange and far less fragile than a sponge cake. 

We love this one from M&S, as it comes topped with a heart-shaped goat's milk cheese from France for a final romantic touch!

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Morrisons Wedding Cakes

Morrisons has a great reputation for offering customers some amazing products at a lower cost, and Morrisons supermarket wedding cakes are no exception. They might be best known for tasty birthday cakes and delicious party bakes, but they do have a couple of designs that would make perfect alternatives to a wedding cake. Supermarket favourites from Morrisons are some of the best! 

10. Decorate Your Own Celebration Cake – £12

a yellow box cake from Morrisons containing one small white iced cake

Ideal for intimate celebrations and micro weddings, this simple vanilla sponge filled with buttercream and raspberry jam comes topped with classic white icing, providing the perfect plain canvas for couples to decorate themselves. Each one serves 12 people, ideal for small parties.

Top with homemade decorations, pictures of the happy couple or glittery toppings to make a real statement! 

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11. Beautiful Blooms Cake – £14.50

A Morrisons package box containing a yellow iced cake topped with pink and yellow icing flowers

If you're after a supermarket wedding cake to suit a summer wedding, nothing suits the season more than this Madeira sponge cake filled with jam layers and finished with creamy yellow icing. Topped with lilac, pink and yellow icing flowers, each one serves 14 people making it a perfect sweet addition to a micro wedding.

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Sainsbury’s Wedding Cakes

Sainsbury’s is one of the UK’s favourite supermarket spots and whilst they don’t offer tiered wedding cakes, they have a range of products that are perfect for creating a DIY wedding cake. Here are some of our top picks for cheap wedding cakes from Sainsbury's celebration cake range.

12. Decorate Your Own Madeira Layer Cake – £22

A vanilla naked three layer sponge cake filled with cream and jam on top of a glass cake stand

These naked cakes from Sainsbury's are all hand-finished to perfection, and this vanilla sponge cake is no exception. Topped with lashings of buttercream and filled with jam, it would look stunning topped with green foliage or some simple flowers for a bohemian wedding or a garden celebration.

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13. Decorate Your Own Madeira Cake – £20

A single-layer Madeira cake topped with white icing with a slice cut out revealing a jam-filled cross section on top of a wooden cake stand, standing on a white table next to a vase of flowers

The perfect white canvas for your DIY wedding cake dreams, this single-layer Madeira cake is sandwiched together with raspberry jam and rich vanilla buttercream and is topped with white sugarpaste icing. Each one serves 22 people, and the top provides a large white surface for you to top with flowers, add a personalised topper, or even add a homemade decoration if you're feeling crafty!

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14. 12 Cupcake Platter – £6

A small plate containing three cupcakes in brown cases, one with vanilla icing, one with pink icing and one with chocolate arranged in a triangle on a white tablecloth

This assortment of cupcakes from Sainsbury's is another amazing alternative to a traditional wedding cake, thanks to their ease and convenience as well as a delicious flavour. This 12-pack platter comes with three different flavours; vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, so there's something for everyone! 

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15. Flower Bouquet Madeira Cake – £36

A yellow and pink ombre effect celebration cake topped with pink icing flowers sitting on a glass cake stand on a white table

A pink, pretty wedding cake doesn't have to come at a huge cost - and this flower bouquet design cake from Sainsbury's proves it. While you won't get the same size or customisable options that you would with a professional cake maker, this is one of the many supermarket wedding cakes that comes with a fun and creative design built into the cost.

This one in particular comes with yellow buttercream, raspberry jam and a gorgeous pink and green flower icing design. 

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High Street Wedding Cakes 

Supermarket wedding cakes are brilliant if you're really looking to save the pennies, and are willing to sacrifice the level of attention to detail that is achieved through a professional cake maker. However, for just a little extra money you can also find some brilliant cheap high street wedding cakes from brands like Lola's Cupcakes, Patisserie Valerie and so many more. 

16. Two Tier Rose Petal Wedding Cake | Lola's Cupcakes – £195

A yellow buttercream two tier wedding cake decorated with pink and red rose petals in front of a pale blue background

Lola's Cupcakes is everyone's go-to sweet treat, but they also make stunning options for shop bought wedding cakes which you should seriously consider if you're hunting for cheap wedding cakes. This two tier vanilla buttercream cake comes in a variety of flavours, from classic vanilla and chocolate to blueberry sponge and red velvet.

This style serves approximately 70 guests and comes decorated with red rose petals for a decadent finish, making it perfect for a romantic celebration. 

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17. Framboisier Cake | Paul's Bakery – £40.95

A French Framboisier cake from Paul's Bakery sat on a white cake stand next to a set of gold cutlery. The cake is filled with French cream and topped with fresh raspberries.

Available in three different sizes, this French Framboisier cake from Paul's Bakery is an elegant alternative to a classic buttercream layer cake. Crafted from airy Genoese sponge, mousseline cream and beautifully fresh raspberries finished with white melt in the mouth marzipan and a cluster of fruit. 

Ideal for a Parisian celebration or a smaller, chic affair - this cake can serve up to 30 guests and has the option for a personalised plaque with a message for the happy couple.

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18. Choco Berry Party Platter | Cake Box – £79.99

A tray of white wedding cake segments cut into squares each topped with fresh cream, fruit, chocolate and biscuits

Available in a chocolate or vanilla base, the Berry Party Platter can serve up to 70 guests, and its easy-cut style makes it a real timesaver when it comes to feeding guests. Each slice is topped with fresh cream, and comes with a variety of fresh fruit, chocolate or biscuits so everyone can enjoy a different flavour with each bite.

Best of all, every cake from Cake Box is egg-free, so it's ideal if you're hunting for shop bought wedding cakes for people with allergies or intolerances. 

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19. Doughnut Wedding Tower | Crosstown – £250

A tower of iced doughnuts in a chocolate and vanilla, some plain and some covered in sprinkles all decorated with flowers on top of a white table

Over the past few years, doughnuts have taken a seat at the table of wedding catering. We've seen plenty of fun and arty doughnut walls featured in recent celebrations, and now you can even opt for a doughnut tower as a quirky alternative to a traditional wedding cake. 

Crosstown make some incredible doughnut towers for weddings, and each one can be made bespoke according to your favourite flavours. 

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20. Pink Ombre Rosette Cake | Patisserie Valerie – £82.95

A two tier ombre pink wedding cake decorated with piped icing roses in dark pink, light pink and cream atop a glass cake stand on a white tablecloth next to a silver cake knife

Patisserie Valerie is everyone's go-to spot for tea and cake, but the magic doesn't end there. It also creates delicious wedding cakes, and this two tier pink rose-design cake is a real showstopper. Containing five layers of sponge sandwiched together with a strawberry compote filling, it also comes in a chocolate flavour with a fudgey icing alternative.

As shop bought wedding cakes go, Patisserie Valerie have some truly luxurious options. Ideal for spring weddings, this is a easily the most delicious bouquet of roses we're ever going to see. 

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For more high street hacks and DIY ideas, be sure to check out our range of wedding decor items for under £10 for bargain buys that look totally expensive!