Should a Wedding Cake Be Domed or Flat Topped?
What’s the Perfect Finish for the Top Tier?
At Grandpa’s Cakes, we hand-make every single wedding fruit cake in small batches – whether it’s a single tier or a full three-tier centrepiece. And there’s one detail we keep coming back to: should the top tier of a wedding cake be domed… or flat?
Traditionally, we’ve left the top of our cakes with a gentle, natural dome – just as they bake. Many couples love this organic shape, especially with rustic or folk-inspired wedding themes. A domed top can look soft, timeless, and beautifully hand-finished.
But is it time for a change?
A flat top is often preferred when couples want to add their own cake topper, flowers, or personalised decorations. It gives a clean surface and a more modern, uniform appearance – especially when photographing the cake cutting moment.
So, what’s best?
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Does a domed top feel more natural on a tiered fruit cake?
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Or does a flat top give more room for your creative styling?
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Do you notice – or care – what the top tier looks like?
We’re genuinely curious – and we’d love your opinion. Our customers often choose our iced fruit cakes for their personal touch and classic style… but we want to be sure we’re giving you the option you really want.
👉 Vote on our Instagram poll now and let us know: Should the top of a wedding cake be domed or flat?
