Pride season is seriously one of my favorite times to get creative — and not just with outfits or makeup, but with food too! And what better way to celebrate than with a super colorful (and super delicious) Pride cake? Whether you’re throwing a party, surprising your friends, or just want to bake something magical, I’ve put together some fun cake ideas you can totally make or order. Let’s dive in and find the perfect cake for your Pride celebration!
Rainbow Hearts with White Base Cake
You can never go wrong with a classic white cake covered in rainbow hearts! You should keep the base nice and simple with a bright white frosting so your colorful little hearts really pop. I love how you can make the hearts all different sizes too — it just feels so playful and sweet. If you’re short on time, you can even use edible stickers to get the heart shapes perfect!
Rainbow Drip Mini Cake with Cotton Candy and Lollypop
If you want your cake to be extra fun (and you totally should!), go for a mini cake with a rainbow drip effect and top it off with cotton candy and a lollipop. You can use colored ganache for the drip and get creative stacking your candies. It’s like a little carnival party sitting right on your table — and trust me, it’s impossible not to smile when you see it!
Mini Tower Rainbow Cake with Heart on Top
You should definitely try stacking mini cakes into a rainbow tower — it’s the cutest thing ever! Each layer can be a different color of the rainbow, and you can finish it off with a big heart on the very top. If you want to make it even cuter, you can add tiny sprinkles between the layers. It’s perfect if you want something that looks fancy but is actually super simple to put together.
Black Square Cake with Rainbow Hearts, Star, Pearls
If you’re feeling a little extra (and honestly, Pride is the time for it), you should do a black square cake with rainbow hearts, little stars, and pearls. The black base makes the colors pop like crazy! I love adding tiny edible pearls too because they give the whole cake a really classy, sparkly vibe. You can even make the stars gold or silver if you want that galaxy look!
Black Mini Cake with Rainbow Oreos on Top
You should definitely add Oreos to your Pride cake if you want something that feels super fun and snackable. Just take a mini black cake and stack colorful rainbow-dipped Oreos on top. You can even coat the Oreos yourself with melted candy melts. It’s such an easy way to make your cake look like a full-on dessert table in one bite!
White Mini Cake with Rainbow Heart, Mnm’s at the Bottom, and Rainbow Balls on Top
This is such a fun and playful idea — you should make a little white cake, draw a big rainbow heart on the front, stick M&M’s all around the bottom edge, and top it with colorful candy balls. I swear, this cake gives full candyland vibes. Plus, it’s a great excuse to snack while you decorate (because you know you’re gonna sneak some M&M’s).
Brown Cake with Chocolate Bars and Pride Flags
If you’re a chocolate lover (same!), you should do a brown frosted cake covered with chocolate bars and little Pride flags. You can stick in different chocolates — like KitKats, Hershey’s, whatever you love — and then tuck in some cute little Pride flags. It’s simple but it looks sooo good, and it’s a nice twist if you don’t want a full rainbow cake.
Rainbow Cake with Pride Hearts, Lips, Signs, and Gold Flakes
You should absolutely go wild with this one — think full rainbow cake base decorated with hearts, lips, little signs that say “Love Wins,” and even some edible gold flakes. I love this idea because it’s super over-the-top in the best way possible. Plus, the gold flakes make it feel a little extra special and fancy without much work at all!
Rainbow Cake with Drip With Icing, Different Candy on Top
If you’re throwing a party, you should make a rainbow cake with colorful drip icing and pile up different candies on top. Gummy bears, sour belts, jelly beans — you name it! The drip makes it look gorgeous and polished, but the candy makes it playful and exciting. Everyone’s gonna want to grab a piece immediately.
White Cake with Edible Rainbow Butterfly Wings
You should definitely try adding edible rainbow butterfly wings to your cake if you want something a little magical. You can either buy edible wings online or make them with sugar paper. I love this idea because it feels so dreamy and different — perfect for when you want your cake to look like a literal work of art!
Two-Tier Pride Cake
If you’re looking to make a bigger statement (like for a party centerpiece), you should try a two-tier cake! The bottom tier can be a sleek black, and the top tier can be a full rainbow explosion. Add a big pride heart in the middle or on top to tie it all together. It’s classy, bold, and absolutely gorgeous for photos.
Pastel Cake with Gold Icing
If you want something a little softer but still super cute, you should go with a pastel rainbow cake and add gold icing accents. You can swirl soft pinks, blues, yellows, and greens together for a dreamy look. The gold makes everything feel so fancy and put together — perfect if you’re going for that “elegant but still Pride” vibe!
4 Quick Tips for Creating the Perfect Pride Cake
- Use bright, vibrant colors — You should always use gel food coloring for the best, boldest shades.
- Don’t stress about being perfect — Pride cakes are supposed to be fun — a little messy color just makes it better!
- Mix textures — You can add candies, chocolates, or even glitter to make your cake look more interesting.
- Show your style — Whether it’s full rainbow or your specific flag colors, you should create a cake that feels like you
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Pride cakes are all about spreading love, joy, and a whole lot of sweetness. Whether you’re baking one yourself or picking one up from your favorite bakery, you should have fun with it and let your creativity shine! So grab your sprinkles, frostings, and rainbow dreams — and let’s make this Pride celebration the most colorful (and delicious) yet!