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10 Surprisingly Simple Naked Cakes

Cathy Roma Published: Aug 16, 2016

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10 examples of how the rustic icing style of a naked cake is perfect for summer entertaining.

Vanilla Naked Cake

If you’ve stopped by this blog over the summer you know I’ve had a mild obsession with naked cakes. I love their rustic charm and how quickly they come together. A naked cake is just the thing for those of you that cringe when you hear the words “piping bag” or “star tip”.  If you have a spatula and ten minutes, you can do this!

I’ve rounded up 10 naked cakes for Better Homes and Gardens that are ideal for summer parties. There’s a mix of berries, chocolate, stone fruit and even edible flowers. Head over to BHG.com and take a look for yourself. Sweet, simple and stunning!

S'mores Cake

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About Cathy Roma

My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.

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  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 16, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    I am madly crushing on naked cakes, as well. I made my first one about a month ago for my daughter’s birthday and now I’m anxiously awaiting another occasion, so I can make another one 🙂 Great round-up of beautiful cakes!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks Jennifer. I’m forever making up reasons to make them too!

  2. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    August 16, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    What a lovely round up of naked cakes. I need to get on it and make my family a gluten-free one. Hmm, maybe for a back to school treat!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Karen. The final one in the round up is gf and soooo good!

  3. rebecca | DisplacedHousewife says

    August 16, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    Cathy, what a beautiful round up of cakes. That top one, on this page, is a stunner! xoxo

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Rebecca! Those blueberries are my fave.

  4. Cindy says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    Your eye for naked cakes is nothing short of perfection!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Aw shucks, Cindy!

  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    August 17, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    That’s it Cathy! I need to take a class on naked cakes! Your round-up is just beautiful! You know I’m in love with your sugared blueberry one!

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    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks so much Mary Ann. Those blueberries are my fave too!

  6. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    August 17, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Naked cakes are great! And they are at about the level of my decorating skills. 🙂 Fancy frosting swirls are beyond me, but I can pile icing in between layers and add some fruit on top to make it pretty. Off to check out the roundup…

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      They’re perfectly imperfect Annemarie!

  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 17, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I’ve heard about these recently and I just LOVE the idea, especially since I’m not super awesome at frosting 😀 Plus, who wants a lot of frosting anyway, right ? I love all the other details, especially berries. That first one looks so good!! Then again, how can you go wrong with any of them 🙂 ?

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    • Cathy says

      August 17, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      they really do make the whole cake-decorating thing so much simpler Dawn. And when the weather is hot, I definitely don’t need the extra icing.

  8. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Naked cakes are totally fabulous! I mean, not only are they gorgeous, but (to me) they are a bit more feasible… because who has time to perfectly frost a cake?! I’m too busy hurrying to eat the dang thing! 😉 Can’t wait to go check out your round up! On my way there now!! Thanks for sharing, Cathy! You always have the best recipe round up ideas and content!! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      August 22, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks so much Cheyanne! I love this round-up too for the pretty, but very doable factor!

  9. anna @ annamayeveryday says

    September 1, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Just beautiful – I am terrible at piping or anything frilly, these cakes are just my thing!

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    • Cathy says

      September 1, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Anna! This style really is the answer if cake decorating is not your thing!

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