This No-Bake Love Cake Recipe is an easy and show-stopping recipe, which uses store-bought cakes and decorated cookies. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a bridal shower, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jump to RecipeNo-Bake Love Cake Ingredients
- 1 bakery-bought half-sheet cake, frosted white
- 1 bakery-bought 10-inch layer cake, frosted white
- 1 bakery-bought 8-inch layer cake, frosted white
- 12 to 15 wedding-themed decorated cookies
- Silver dragees (edible silver balls for decoration)
How To Make a No-Bake Love Cake
- Create the Base: Place the half-sheet cake on a large, sturdy serving platter or cake board. This will be the base of your tiered cake.
- Stack the Tiers: Carefully place the 10-inch round layer cake in the center of the sheet cake. Then, center the 8-inch layer cake on top of the 10-inch layer cake to create a three-tiered effect.
- Decorate and Serve: Decorate the top and sides of the entire cake by gently pressing the decorated cookies into the frosting. Finish by scattering the silver dragees over the cake as desired.
Recipe Tips
- How do I make the cake stable? For a heavy cake like this, support is recommended. Before placing the 10-inch cake, push 4-5 plastic bubble tea straws or wooden dowels into the sheet cake and cut them flush with the top. This creates a “table” for the next tier to rest on. Repeat on the 10-inch cake before adding the 8-inch.
- How do I move the cakes without ruining the frosting? Chill the 10-inch and 8-inch cakes in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. This makes the frosting firm and much easier to lift and place without smudging.
- How do I transport this? Do not transport this cake fully assembled. It is too large and heavy. Bring all the components to your event location and assemble it directly on its final serving platter.
- How can I make it look more cohesive? You can buy a tub of matching white frosting. Use a piping bag to pipe a decorative “bead border” around the base of the 10-inch and 8-inch tiers. This hides the seams where the cakes meet and looks very professional.
What To Serve With a No-Bake Love Cake
This is a show-stopping centerpiece for a wedding, bridal shower, or engagement party. It’s best served with celebratory beverages.
- Champagne or Prosecco
- A non-alcoholic sparkling cider or fruit punch
- Coffee and tea
How To Store a No-Bake Love Cake
- Refrigerate: This cake is best assembled and eaten the same day. Due to the bakery frosting, any leftovers should be refrigerated.
- Storage: You will likely need to disassemble the tiers. Store leftover cake slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
No-Bake Love Cake Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is highly variable and depends entirely on the specific bakery cakes, frostings, and cookies used. This is a celebratory treat meant for sharing.
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
This is not a baking recipe, but a fast and easy assembly guide. It’s a “no-bake” shortcut for creating an impressive, multi-tiered celebration cake using store-bought items, perfect for when you’re short on time.
You can often find them at local bakeries, on Etsy, or at specialty grocery stores during wedding season. You can also use simple, elegant store-bought cookies.
Absolutely! If you love to bake, you can use your favorite recipes for the sheet cake and round layers, then follow this guide for the assembly.
No-Bake Love Cake Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy30
servings300
kcalA stunning, 3-tiered celebration cake made in 15 minutes by skillfully assembling store-bought cakes and decorated cookies.
Ingredients
1 bakery-bought half-sheet cake, frosted white
1 bakery-bought 10-inch layer cake, frosted white
1 bakery-bought 8-inch layer cake, frosted white
12 to 15 wedding-themed decorated cookies
Silver dragees
Directions
- Place the half-sheet cake on a large, sturdy serving platter to create the base.
- Carefully center the 10-inch layer cake on top of the sheet cake.
- Carefully center the 8-inch layer cake on top of the 10-inch cake.
- Gently press the decorated cookies into the frosting on the sides and tops of all tiers.
- Sprinkle the silver dragees over the cake as a final touch.
- Serve as a centerpiece.
Notes
- This is an assembly guide for a “pull-apart” style cake centerpiece.
- Chill the 10-inch and 8-inch cakes for 15-20 minutes to make them firmer and easier to stack.
- Assemble this on its final serving platter. It will be too large and delicate to move once built.
- For stability, push 4-5 cut straws or dowels into each lower tier before adding the next cake.
