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Succulent Naked Cake

Modified: Oct 21, 2024 · Published: Sep 21, 2016 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents this cake is easy, delicious, and sure to impress. Perfect for any special occasion.

Naked cake decorated with succulents.
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I've loved the look of succulents and naked cakes for a long time.  Today I'm combining them for the most beautiful naked cake with succulents.  This would be perfect for any special celebration.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

I used the faux succulents to decorate a naked layer cake for my project this month.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

Materials:

  • two 9 inch white cakes
  • two 8 inch white cakes
  • vanilla icing
  • faux succulent flowers
  • wire cutters
  • wood dowel

How To Make A Naked Cake With Succulents

I made the cake from two white cake mixes. I divided the mixes between two nine inch spring form pans for the bottoms layers and two 8 inch round cake pans for the top layers.  

Try to make them all the same depth when you add the batter, so that your layers are as even as possible (I made one mix at a time and baked one large and one small each time so it would be divided as evenly as possible).

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

Once the cakes are completely cooled it’s time to stack them and ice them.  Naked cakes just have icing between the layers and on the top, sort of like a crumb coat.  Use your favourite icing recipe or store bought frosting for the icing.  If you're worried about the cake being stable, push two wooden dowels down through all the layers, and trim the tops so that they don't show.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

To add the succulents to the cake, I trimmed the ends with some wire cutters and pushed them into the cake.  Easy peasy.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

I also added another little faux succulent to a pretty vintage teacup.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

These would be perfect for a birthday, shower, or any special occasion.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

I love the idea too that after the special occasion you could keep the succulents and use them somewhere else, like perhaps a terrarium -and remember the special day every time you saw them.

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

I love how this little project turned out, and it was delicious too. 😉

Succulent Naked Cake: made from cake mixes, and faux succulents; easy and sure to impress.

With a Succulent Naked Cake, life really is a party!

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  1. dani@lifeovereasy says

    October 09, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    So so sweet! I love the look of the naked cake. I'm always big on frosting, but I think it's time to go for this simpler look. And the succulents look amazing!

  2. Brooke says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    I love this! The succulents look real and I love the variety of colors you chose. Its funny, I looked at some succulents as well and I never thought to put them on a cake. This is so beautiful.

  3. dnr says

    September 25, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I was so nervous about making it too, but it worked out. You should try it Lindi.
    Dannyelle

  4. Lindi says

    September 25, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I have always wanted to make a naked cake but haven't worked up the courage yet, lol. Great job! Love your topper!

  5. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    Laurie you're so sweet, and thanks for the gushing!
    Dannyelle

  6. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    This just makes me completely happy! I can't stop gushing over it, but I am being 100% honest when I tell you this is beyond gorgeous! LOVE

  7. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Thanks so much Heather, and more succulent projects to come, haha. 😉
    Dannyelle

  8. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:37 am

    Sonja, wish you were here for cake too! It was great meeting Jane, but we missed you at our dinner. Next time I hope.
    Dannyelle

  9. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Thanks Ariel,
    Next time you're in TO, cake. 😉
    Dannyelle

  10. dnr says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Thanks Joann

  11. Joann @ WomaninRealLife says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:53 am

    This looks so beautiful! I love the whole idea of the naked cake and the faux succulents together. Easy enough to do, but such a great result!

  12. Ariel says

    September 22, 2016 at 7:46 am

    YES to this succulent cake! Where is my piece of cake?! I can't wait to see how you use these as the seasons change 🙂

  13. Sonja @Sustainmycrafthabit says

    September 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I can't get over how fresh and "juicy" those succulents look! And I'm seriously wishing I could have been there to enjoy a piece of naked cake with a cup of tea in that sun-filled garden.

  14. Heather Travis says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:01 am

    This is officially the prettiest cake I have ever seen. Simple perfection! And what a great idea to use faux succulents - easy to clean off and use again for more projects, decor, and of course - CAKE!

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