Has anyone had a 'semi/nearly naked' cake?

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I haven't had experience with these cakes, but I would think that it wouldn't be left setting out long enough for it to become dry. From what I've seen, cakes are usually dropped off around dinner time of the reception, so it's not like they're sitting out during the ceremony and what not. I would definitely talk to your baker about it though!

This was our cake, and it was delicious!! Little more frosting than a naked cake so I guess ours was semi-naked. No issues at all.

I've heard that the baker has to be VERY good at this for it to work. You can't just hire any regular baker to make one or you run the risk of it being dry. And @kbb's cake is about as "naked" as I would personally go. It looks strange to me to have a cake with barely any icing on it.

I agree with @Celia - I think they're generally pretty ugly.

Thanks for the input. We personally like the look of less icing, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

I'm glad you all think they're ugly, but this wasn't the question.

@kbb thanks! Glad yours turned out delicious, hoping for the same

Attached is inspo for our cake. It was just the cake we sliced for us (it was only 6" around). I don't care much for icing, and we wanted it to be obvious that it was a cookie cake.

My cake was amazing and moist. Don't forget that they put fillings in between the layers.

Keep in mind though that cakes like this need special planning for them and don't tolerate temperature ranges or changes like other types of wedding cakes.

I agree with Celia i think they are ugly and look un-done. I think majority of people love the icing so why take it away?

I've seen them done and think they can be really pretty. On their own, they're kinda ugly, so you HAVE to dress them up with flowers or something. I personally wouldn't do a naked cake because sugar, but I think it's a good idea if you're not a huge fan of icing.

Ours is like @kbb's. We call it a "half dressed" cake. LOL! With a thin, thin layer of frosting, it shouldn't dry out in the normal amount of time for a wedding reception.

Still not sure what the disconnect is here. My question was not about anyone's personal opinion on the appearance of the cake, but asking experience from other brides who have had these types of cakes before. Thanks everyone for your input though..still having a naked cake.

My aunt is a baker and has been getting a lot of requests for the naked cakes. NOT EVERYONE LIKES GLOBS OF ICING!! this is a modern trend and, as mentioned, take a lot of talent to execute. So as long as the Baker is trusted, go for it

My friend did a naked cake for her wedding in St. Helena and it was really pretty. If it's your style I say go for it.

@Greene I remember that! I think she'd gotten it from Publix and they evidently don't really do specialty cakes like that.

Thank you! I see people post ugly crap all the time, but that doesn't mean I have to point out that I don't like it. btw. I love naked cakes if done right it's more down to earth and also a cheaper alternative

Personally, I love this style!

I really, really don't like icing but I know other people do so it works for both groups. And I'm planning to have a rustic themed wedding so it really fits well with it.

@Bailey sorry! I work at a bake shop and we've done it a lot. Haven't had any issues making it and our brides have always been happy with the naked cakes we've done. :-)