Naked Wedding Cakes Bare It All For the Summer

Make layers stand out by opting for a darker cake base like chocolate and pairing it with a lighter frosting or mousse.

Instead of vanilla- or chocolate-flavored topping, bring a new flavor to the mix and drizzle caramel over those bare layers.

This cake is a perfect combination of frosted and unfrosted, giving guests options and adding a unique, textured look.

If you don't want to fully undress your wedding dessert, then brush a light layer of frosting over the cake.

Give the cake a vintage vibe with cool ticket toppers like these.

Layer upon layer of chocolate? Always a crowd pleaser.

Succulents are way in right now — and they aren't just for hipster wedding cakes. For a rustic, outdoorsy feel, top off your naked dessert with a variety of the plants.

Get the best of both worlds and accent your bare cake lightly with flowers and fruit.

This Fourth of July-inspired dripping red velvet dessert, topped with juicy fruit, makes our mouths water. Consider opting for a naked cake that pairs well with the season or holiday near your wedding.

Add simple, girlie details to a minimalist cake by topping it with delicate flowers.

Sprinkle powdered sugar over the nude layers for texture and an extra bit of sweetness.

When in doubt, pile on a ton of beautiful fruit to each layer of your naked cake — you can't go wrong!

If you can't decide between bunting or layering or between several flavors, go for all of it.

Add a pop of color to your frosting-free cake and accent with complementary-colored flowers.