Top 5 Must-Try Cakes in 2024

While we're only three months into 2024, it's undeniable that the world of cake design has already seen some defining trends emerge.

If you're regularly scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, you'll have noticed the same cake designs popping up time and again. Whether you're craving a slice or itching to recreate them in your own kitchen, join us as we embark on an exploration of the most hyped cakes that you need to try this year!

1. Minimalist TikTok Mini Cakes

Minimalist mini cakes are where Korean-inspired elegance meets modern simplicity. Popularized on TikTok, these cakes have taken the culinary world by storm, becoming the most sought-after sweet treat, particularly amongst Gen-Z.

These cakes typically showcase single or two-tiered designs, adorned with a smooth, often pastel-colored frosting. A finishing touch is added with a few cursive words, elegantly tying the design together.

Here at the Jam Jar, we have our own line dedicated to minimalist mini cakes. You should check them out!

2. Bruce Cake

We all remember the iconic cake-eating Bruce scene in Matilda, right? Well, if you haven't, you can easily still appreciate this masterpiece!

Esteemed bakery, Get Baked, founded the creation of this 12-layered decadent chocolate cake - proving to us that more is more.

With the extreme popularity, this cake is sold-out more often than not... so why not try making your own?

3. Fairytale Inspired Cakes

Amidst the enchanting wave of BookTok fame and the timeless allure of Disney magic, there's an irresistible longing to step into a fairytale.

This ethereal bake creates a whimsical look with piping that represents the flow of silk ribbons, draping elegance all over the structure. The cake is traditionally embellished with fruit or metallic sugar balls.

Check out the Jam Jar's own recreation of this cake style for a how-to tutorial -

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGePGg4nh/

4. Taylor Swift Blank Space Cake

If you've not been living under a rock, you'd know that Taylor Swift reigns as the goddess of our generations (yes, plural—both Gen-Z and Millennials adore her). So, it's no surprise that her influence extends to cakes as well.

Swiftie bakers have taken to creating album-inspired cakes, with some adding an interactive twist... fake blood! Take, for instance, the Blank Space-inspired cake, concealing a completely edible compartment of "blood" beneath its icing, ready to explode when pierced.

It may be a tad gruesome, but it's undeniably an innovative and adored cake trend. If you fancy a challenge, try making your own!

5. Drip Cakes (an oldie but a goodie)

Of course, we couldn't write about trending cakes without mentioning the iconic drip cake. Popular since 2017, foodies love it, and it seems to be here to stay!

Whether fashioned from icing or ganache, the drip transforms the design into an absolute showstopper, especially when adorned with delightful sweet treats and charming decorations. It's no suprise that drip cakes are the Jam Jar's bestsellers, the cake above dominating our sales in 2024 so far.

Interested in trying your own? Explore our selection!

We'd love to hear from you! Share your favorite cake trend, whether it's one of the ones listed here or something new you've discovered. Drop a comment below and let's indulge in the world of cake together! 🍰✨