Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the fabulous women in your life—and let’s be honest, showing off your hosting skills. But who has time to bake a multi-tiered masterpiece when life is already a swirl of deadlines, group chats, and maybe… just maybe… a Netflix binge or two? Fake cakes to the rescue: the chic, time-saving table accent that will make your Galentine’s brunch a total hit with zero effort.
Let’s break down how to throw a swoon-worthy celebration, faux-cake style.
Step 1: Set the Scene
No Galentine’s Day brunch is complete without a picture-perfect tablescape. Think: Parisian chic meets cozy cottagecore. To pull this off, start with a neutral tablecloth, add layers of texture with lace runners, and scatter vintage tea sets or champagne glasses for a sophisticated flair.

Need vintage tea sets? Head over to Etsy or your local thrift shop—or just borrow Grandma’s (she’ll be thrilled you’re giving them some airtime).
Step 2: Make the Faux Cake the Star
Skip the stress of baking, and place a stunning faux cake at the center of your table. A single-tier design with intricate details or a two-tiered showstopper (because, why not?) will steal the spotlight without the fear of it collapsing mid-party.
Pair your cake with complementary elements, like floral cake toppers or coordinating cake stands. Bonus: Faux cakes double as lasting home decor. When the brunch is over, it’s not going to end up in crumbs—just in your living room, looking fabulous.
Shop the Look: Check out Everything Dawn for handmade faux cakes and cake toppers that fit the theme.
Step 3: The Food… and the Faking It
While the cake might not be edible, your food should be. Serve brunch classics like quiches, croissants, and fruit parfaits. Add a mimosa or a mocktail bar (because just adds a little fun) and include a mix of juices for options.
Not feeling like making everything from scratch? Cheat a little—your guests won’t mind. Stop by your local bakery and stock up on pastries. Arrange them on fancy plates and let everyone believe you’ve been in the kitchen since dawn. Orrr get a regular cake from your local bakery to cut into slices (because they're less expensive than a custom cake) and use a fake cake as your highlight piece. Then you can literally have your cake and eat it too!
Step 4: DIY Photo Booth
It’s 2025, and we all know that if it’s not on Instagram, it didn’t happen. Set up a photo booth corner with a pastel backdrop, metallic balloons, and props like oversized sunglasses or heart-shaped signs.

Pro Tip: Add a hashtag for your event, like #FauxGalentines2025, so everyone can share their snaps in one place.
Step 5: Party Favors That WOW
Send your besties home with chic party favors. Think small faux cupcakes, scented candles, or mini bottles of champagne. Wrap them in cute packaging with a tag that says, “You’re the icing on my (fake) cake!”
Bonus Tips for Social Media Stardom
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Reel It In: Create a quick video showcasing your brunch setup. Include a dramatic cake reveal moment and pair it with a trending audio clip for maximum views.
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Engaging Caption Ideas:
- “No crumbs left behind (literally) with this faux cake centerpiece. #GalentinesBrunch”
- “Proof you don’t need to bake to be a hostess extraordinaire. #FauxReal”
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Tag and Share: Link to your faux cake shop, vintage tableware finds, and any other vendors you’ve used. Sharing is caring, after all.
With faux cakes in the mix, your Galentine’s Day brunch will be a stress-free, picture-perfect success. No burnt layers, no messy frosting—just good vibes, great friends, and plenty of Insta-worthy moments. Cheers to celebrating the queens in your life (and yourself, obviously).
What’s your favorite Galentine’s Day brunch idea? Let me know in the comments below!