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
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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 wedding 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 wedding cakes
- Waitrose wedding cakes
- Morrisons wedding cakes
- Sainsbury's wedding cakes
- High street wedding cakes
- Supermarket wedding cake pros & cons
- Logistics of a supermarket wedding cake
- Cheap wedding cake FAQs
Marks & Spencer Wedding Cakes
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!
Editor's note: Due to technical issues, Marks & Spencer aren't currently taking online orders for cakes - however, according to their website, this will be rectified within the coming weeks.
1. Colin the Caterpillar Wedding Cake
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 - you can buy Colin and his long-term love Connie - and add a personalised message to celebrate the special day. Each one serves 40 people, so there's plenty of Colin to go around!
This cheap wedding cake would also be a great addition to an engagement party.
2. Vanilla Two Tier Naked Cake
This simple two-tiered vanilla cake from M&S is such a versatile and affordable 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.
3. Chocolate Two Tier Naked Cake
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.
4. Personalised Piped Rose Sponge Cake
Couples getting hitched in spring or summer often love to experiment with a floral wedding cake - and we can see why! But if you're looking for cheap way to nail the floral wedding trend, why not opt 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 fuchsia. 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.
It's such a cute option for an engagement party cake too.
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.
5. Fruit, Golden Sponge & Chocolate Sponge Classic Ribbon Wedding Cake
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.
6. Golden Sponge Undecorated Wedding Cake
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.
7. Lottie Five Tier Cheese Cake
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!
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!
8. Decorate Your Own Celebration 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!
9. Beautiful Blooms Cake
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.
Sainsbury’s Wedding Cakes
Sainsbury’s is one of the UK’s favourite supermarket spots and 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.
10. Sainsbury's Occasions Two-Tier Vanilla Wedding Cake – £22
This semi-naked wedding cake from Sainsbury's is perfect for a rustic wedding celebration, or served as a sweet treat at an engagement party. At £50, it's a really reasonably priced supermarket wedding cake.
11. Decorate Your Own Madeira Cake
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 sugar paste 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!
Why not buy a couple and display them on cake stands with different heights, for a creative way to present your cheap wedding cake?
12. Sainsbury's Celebration Cupcakes
Skip the traditional wedding cake in favour of a tower of cupcakes! It's £18 for 24 chocolate cupcakes from Sainsbury's, meaning each cupcake costs less than £1. You can get 120 cupcakes for under £100 - an absolute bargain.
13. Flower Bouquet Madeira Cake
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.
14. Two-Tier Chocolate Wedding Cake
Can't resist chocolate cake? Neither can we! We love the idea of a chocolate wedding cake, and this two-tiered, Taste the Difference chocolate cake from Sainsbury's is perfect for a small wedding, where a big cake isn't a priority.
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.
15. Two Tier Rose Petal Wedding Cake - Lola's Cupcakes
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.
16. Framboisier Cake - Paul's Bakery
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.
17. Single Tier Heart Cake - Hummingbird Bakery
If you love the vintage wedding cake trend, but you're looking for a cheap wedding cake, look no further. The Hummingbird Bakery has a range of gorgeous, heart-shaped wedding cakes - including this single tiered, heart shaped cake made from red velvet cake with cream cheese icing.
18. Doughnut Wedding Tower - Crosstown
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.
19. Pink Ombre Rosette Cake - Patisserie Valerie
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.
20. Konditor & Cook Wedding Cakes
A favourite of Londoners everywhere, Konditor & Cook now do wedding cakes! They have a range of sizes and styles available, and invite couples to have a consultation with them to help determine the right cake for them. They require at least seven days' notice to create your cake.
Pros & Cons of a Supermarket Wedding Cake
Still trying to make your mind up? We asked Zoe Burke, wedding expert and Editor of Hitched, to share her pros and cons of opting for a cheap wedding cake.
Pros:
- Budget-friendly: Supermarket wedding cakes start from as little as £10, making them a great option for couples keeping a close eye on costs.
- Convenient: Easily available to pick up with your weekly shop - no tastings or consultations required, which is great if you're planning a wedding in a hurry.
- Customisable: Many supermarket cakes are designed to be simple, meaning you can personalise with flowers, fruit or toppers to match your theme.
- Less stress for low-pressure weddings: Perfect for couples planning a laid-back day, elopement or registry office ceremony.
Cons:
- Less personal: These cakes aren’t bespoke, so you won’t get a design that reflects your unique story or style.
- Limited flavours and sizes: Supermarket cakes typically come in just a few classic options like vanilla, chocolate or lemon.
- May need some DIY effort: You might need to stack tiers yourself, decorate on the day, or work out delivery logistics.
- Not suitable for complex dietary needs: If you need a vegan, gluten-free or allergen-safe cake, a specialist baker may be a better fit.
- Lower quality ingredients: Shop-bought cakes often contain preservatives and additional ingredients to prolong their shelf life - an independent baker will make your cake fresh to order.
Supermarket Wedding Cake Logistics: What You Need to Know
Planning to buy your wedding cake from a supermarket? Here’s what to factor in:
1. Order in Advance
Some supermarket wedding cakes (like tiered bakes or personalised options) need 5-7 days’ notice, while others can be picked up in-store the same week.
2. Check Stock & Availability
Not all stores stock wedding cakes year-round, especially smaller branches. Call ahead or order online to avoid disappointment.
3. Transport & Storage
Most supermarket cakes will need careful transport. Bring a flat surface (like a crate or box) for the boot of your car and refrigerate or store in a cool place if needed. Some cakes arrive frozen (like some from Patisserie Valerie’s), so allow time to defrost.
4. DIY Decorating
If you’re planning to add flowers, ribbons or a topper, assemble a decorating kit ahead of time – and delegate the task to a trusted friend on the day.
5. Serving Sizes
Check how many guests your cake will serve. Some supermarket cakes serve 16 - 40 guests; if you’re having more people, you may need extra tiers, cupcakes or desserts on the side.
Supermarket Wedding Cake FAQs
Still considering a supermarket wedding cake? We answer your cheap wedding cake FAQs here.
Can I personalise a supermarket wedding cake?
Yes - while most supermarket cakes come undecorated, you can add fresh flowers, fruit, toppers or even ribbon to make it your own.
Which supermarkets sell wedding cakes in the UK?
Popular choices include M&S, Waitrose, and Sainsbury's, plus options via Patisserie Valerie, Hummingbird Bakery, Lola's Cupcakes and more.
How many people do supermarket cakes serve?
It depends on the size - some two-tier cakes serve 40+, while smaller ones serve 16-24. Always check the packaging or online details, and remember, not everyone at your wedding will want a slice of cake.
Can I freeze a supermarket wedding cake?
Some come frozen and can be defrosted at home. Others can be frozen post-purchase, but always check storage instructions for each brand.
Are supermarket wedding cakes suitable for guests with allergies?
They usually contain allergens like gluten, dairy, and nuts - if you have specific dietary needs, it’s safer to speak to a professional baker.
How much do supermarket wedding cakes cost?
Prices range from as little as £10 to around £250, depending on size and store. DIY cake hacks such as stacking undecorated tiers can make it even cheaper.
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!
