What to Write on a Cake? 25 Cake Message Ideas That Are Sweet, Stylish, or Slightly Sassy
- Violet Pham
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
You’ve chosen the flavor, you’ve picked the size… and now you’re staring at the order form thinking:“Wait. What should I write on the cake?”
We get this question all the time, and the good news is—there’s no wrong answer. A message in buttercream can be funny, heartfelt, elegant, or completely unexpected. It’s one of the simplest ways to personalize a cake without needing to plan out a full design. And yes, at Simply Sweet, buttercream writing is always complimentary on custom cakes.
Whether you’re ordering for a wedding, birthday, baby shower, or a “just because” celebration, here are 25 cake message ideas to inspire your next sweet moment:
✧ Classic & Sweet
These timeless phrases are perfect for any celebration:
Happy Birthday
Congratulations
Oh Baby!
Best Day Ever
You Did It!
Welcome Home
✧ Minimal & Aesthetic
Simple, chic, and great for modern cakes with vintage piping or bold colors:
Sweet
Love
Cheers
Forever
Lucky
Home
Tip: One-word cakes pair beautifully with our signature heart shapes and clean designs.
✧ Funny & Sassy
For the ones who like their celebrations with a little side-eye and sass:
One Year Closer to Botox
It’s Not You, It’s Cake
Eat Your Feelings
Aging Like Fine Wine
Still Hot (Just Takes Longer to Recover)
She’s Beauty, She’s Grace, She’s Eating Cake in Lace
✧ For Weddings & Engagements
Sweet sentiments for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or wedding day treats:
The Future Mrs.
Pop the Champagne
Love You More
From Miss to Mrs.
Tied the Knot
Better Together
✧ For Kids’ Parties
Keep it fun and age-appropriate for your littlest cake lovers:
Party Animal
Donut Grow Up
You Are Magic
Three-Rex (for dinosaur fans!)
Born to Sparkle
Wild One
✧ When You Don’t Know What to Say
Sometimes, you just want the cake to speak for itself:
This Cake Says It All
Sweet Thing Inside
Insert Sentiment Here
Cake is the Love Language
Just Because
✧ A Little Reminder from Simply Sweet
We know planning a celebration can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re always here to make the cake part simple, beautiful, and stress-free. Whether you have something specific in mind or need a little help figuring it out, our team is happy to suggest wording that fits your vibe.
Buttercream writing is complimentary with all custom cake orders—because personal touches should be easy and joyful.
🎂 Ready to order? Send us a message or email cakes@simplysweetcakery.com to get started!
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