How to Style Your Cake Display for Instagram-Worthy Photos
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In today's social media age, it's not just about how good your cake tastes — it's also about how good it looks in photos. Whether you're planning a birthday, wedding, or casual celebration, styling your cake display can make your event stand out online. At Cake Trays, we create cakes that are not only delicious but also designed to shine in every photo.
Based in East London, we provide same-day and next-day cake delivery to Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford, Walthamstow, Chigwell, Woodford, Hainault, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, and surrounding areas.
Order your cake today at https://caketrays.co.uk, call us on 0208 597 5629, or message us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/caketrays4eastlondon.
Why Cake Styling Matters for Instagram
A beautifully styled cake can become the centrepiece of your celebration and the highlight of your social media feed. Guests love snapping photos of cakes, and when styled well, your cake becomes a memory that lasts beyond the event.
Explore our Birthday Cakes Collection for inspiration.
Top Tips for Styling Your Cake Display
1. Choose the Right Stand
A cake stand elevates your cake (literally and visually). White, glass, or metallic stands make your cake the star of the table.
2. Use Natural Lighting
Position your cake display near a window or in a bright space. Natural lighting brings out the details in buttercream piping, sprinkles, or drip designs.
3. Add Props and Décor
Surround your cake with balloons, candles, flowers, or themed decorations. Even simple props like pastel napkins or confetti can make your photos pop.
4. Think About the Background
A clutter-free backdrop works best for Instagram photos. Neutral walls, party banners, or pastel backdrops make the cake stand out.
5. Match with the Occasion
For birthdays, add colourful sprinkles or a personalised topper. For weddings, use elegant flowers. For kids' parties, add toys or themed props.
See our Heart Cakes Collection for unique centrepieces.
Cakes That Always Photograph Well
Some cakes naturally lend themselves to Instagram-worthy styling:
Drip Cakes
Bold, modern, and colourful.
Explore our Drip Birthday Cake.
Heart Cakes
Romantic and trendy.
Vintage Cakes
Elegant with nostalgic piping.
Milk Cake Trays
Unique and perfect for flat-lay shots.
See our Milk Cake Trays here.
Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery
No time to plan ahead? Cake Trays has you covered. We deliver fresh cakes across East London with flexible delivery options:
Want to send a surprise? Use our Cake Gift Delivery service.
How to Order from Cake Trays
Ordering your cake is simple:
Visit our website: https://caketrays.co.uk
Call us on 0208 597 5629
Message us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/caketrays4eastlondon
Final Thoughts
Styling your cake for Instagram doesn't have to be complicated. With the right props, lighting, and backdrop, your cake can look as amazing in photos as it does in person. At Cake Trays, we specialise in birthday cakes, heart cakes, vintage cakes, and drip designs that are perfect for social media.
Make your next celebration both delicious and picture-perfect with Cake Trays. Order today at: https://caketrays.co.uk
