One of the big cake trends we've predicted for 2019 is Spatula Painted Wedding Cakes. Not dissimilar to the beautiful brushstroke wedding cakes we featured a while back or watercolour wedding cakes before that, spatula painted wedding cakes are artistic buttercream designs that look just as good on cake, as they would on a canvas. Inspired by Dewi Kurniadi of Sweet Bloom Cakes, this technique of art on a cake is now trending in the world of cake decorating (and weddings!).

These unique cakes are created by applying buttercream onto the cake with a spatula (or palette knife) in dabs and strokes, resulting in a textured oil painting effect. Metallic accents, sugar flowers or sweet treats can then be added for an extra special touch. There's no need for a cake topper with this show-stopping, edible art wedding cake design! Let's take a look...

This spatula painted cake by Sweet Bloom Cakes is a floral feast for the eyes.

Soul Cake 's 'Water Lily' oil painting effect buttercream cake is something even Monet would be proud of.

Cake or art? If I Made has created this masterpiece using a palette knife technique on buttercream beautiful enough to display in a gallery .

This three-tier confection by Nevie Pie Cakes shows just how chic this trend can be.

For budding cake artists, cake designer Katherine Sabbath shows how to create a spatula painted wedding cake over on Delicious.

A mini bouquet of fresh flowers sit atop this pretty spatula painted cake by Sweet Bloom Cakes.

We dare you not to love this pretty pastel design full of texture and colour by Sweet Lion Heart.

Just how stinkin' cute is this spatula stroke cake by Jenny Cookies Bakeshop?

This navy, turquoise, lemon yellow, electric purple, and fuchsia spatula painted wedding cake by Sugar and Sparrow is a riot of fun!

A beautiful floral frosting topped cake by Mamin Tort.

Bold textured blooms sit pretty on this spatula painted wedding cake from RSVP Event Designs.

Abstract spatula designs are paired with bubble gum sprinkles on this sweet cake by Soul Cake.

Metallic accents were added to this Wilton spatula painted cake using gold edible paint and tall gold candles to finish the look.

This royal blue, mustard, muted orange and coral abstract design by Soul Cake would be beautiful for a beachy celebration.

This painted buttercream red floral cake by Bakers Brew is both sweet and romantic.

Sugar flower David Austin Roses are the icing on the cake for this blue and red show-stopping spatula cake design by Jackie Florendo.

Love this artistic wedding cake idea? Get in touch with one of our talented recommended cake bakers to get the look for your own big day.

From Funfetti and Colour Drip to Metallic or Naked, find lots more beautiful wedding cake inspiration in our dedicated Wedding Cake section.