need a spot of guidance? Here are my 5 best-sellers

1: Vanilla with Strawberry buttercream

A classic for children and adults alike, this is my answer to the classic Victoria Sponge. Upgrade to funfetti (colourful sprinkles in the batter) for a 5% surcharge.

2. Vanilla or Grandma's Chocolate sponge with Oreo buttercream

OK, so this is two options, but it was a tie for second place. You won't regret either decision, I promise. Be warned though: grown-ups won't be able to resist getting their own slice so make sure you size up if ordering for children!

3. Super-Moist Chocolate Sponge with Salted Caramel buttercream

This one is for the grown-ups. This is an oil-based sponge and has slightly caramelised notes and a touch of salt - which is why it is so good with salted caramel buttercream. It's so moist that it even tastes great when still cold. This sponge doesn't sit quite as high as my Grandma's version so you may wish to consider this when choosing your proportions.

4. Red Velvet with Vanilla buttercream

A splash of vanilla, a touch of the finest cocoa, a sprinkle of salt and a hint of acidity... and it's red for some reason. Not everybody loves it, but those who do, keep coming back for more!

5. Strawberry Lemonade or NEW Raspberry lemonade (+10%)

Lemon sponge, lemon curd and strawberry or raspberry buttercream. This is a really refreshing cake and extremely popular with adults in particular. Raspberry lemonade has been my best seller of the 2024 season so far!

Looking for something a bit different? Read on...

Flavours

My “Pick and Mix” cupcake selections are a fantastic way to try new flavours without committing to an entire cake. I try to keep my most popular flavours in stock, but my guest flavours change weekly depending on what I've been making!

For celebration cakes, you can choose your sponge flavour and buttercream filling separately. I usually decorate the outside in vanilla buttercream so that I can colour it. My most popular flavours for celebration cakes are shown below, but just get in touch if you have a different favourite. Please note that cakes with walnuts, funfetti, fruit, alcohol, lemon curd and other premium ingredients incur a 5-15% surcharge.

Popular celebration cake sponge flavours:

Vanilla, Grandma's Chocolate Sponge, Red Velvet, Super-Moist Chocolate Cake, Lemon, Coconut (+5%), Salted Caramel, Funfetti (vanilla with colourful sprinkles in the sponge; +5%), Carrot Cake (contains walnuts; +£10%), Coffee & Walnut (+10%).

Popular buttercreams (please note that I don't decorate cakes with fresh cream or cream cheese frosting):

Vanilla, Oreo, Strawberry, Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Lemon, Raspberry, Coconut

Some of my recent special creations:

Coconut or vanilla with passionfruit curd (+8%), 80s Special (vanilla w pineapple chunks and glacé cherries: super retro and super delicious! +10%), Chai (delicious in a vegan sponge), Chocolate Orange.

And for some a grown-up celebration, why not try:

Strawberry Lemonade (lemon sponge, lemon curd and strawberry buttercream; +10%)), Raspberry Lemonade (+10%), Black Forest* (+15%), Gin & Tonic* (+10%), Espresso Martini* (+10%), Chocolate & Whiskey* (+15%), Prosecco & Raspberry* (+15%), Chocolate Guinness Cake* (+10%).

*Contain alcohol

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Special diets

IMPORTANT: NEW, please read to the end. Please let me know the severity of your allergy at the point of booking (eg "intolerance but traces are fine", vs Coeliac disease or anaphylactic response)

I try to accommodate nearly all INTOLERANCES, including dairy and gluten, and I have some wonderful VEGAN recipes for those living a vegan lifestyle or who wish to avoid eggs. Unfortunately, I am not able to bake cakes which are simultaneously gluten-free and vegan. Not all flavours are possible in these special diets so it’s best to get in touch early to discuss options. If you are vegetarian or require a cake which is Halal, it is important to mention this at the point of ordering as many of the prettiest pinks, purples and blues contain E120 (Carmine) which is not a vegetarian pigment and not Halal. Many of my sprinkles contain E120 as well as shellac (again, not vegetarian and my research has been inconclusive as to whether it is Halal) and some contain fish gelatine.

I do not bake with sugar replacements, but I am happy to provide nutritional information for those who require it.

Please note that I charge a 10% surcharge for vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free baking. This covers the higher price of many of the ingredients and also for the additional care I take to ensure minimise the risk of cross contamination.

ALLERGIES - NEW PLEASE READ

I am very lucky that my small business is now an incredibly busy one. On many days I am in the kitchen for 12 hours at a time, and my fridges have often become a game of tetras by Saturday morning. I have come to the decision that it is no longer possible for me to guarantee a zero risk of trace contamination of eggs, dairy, gluten or coconut in particular in any of my baking.

If you have a more severe allergy to consider, it is vital to tell me at the beginning of the order process, even if you have ordered from me before (I have a lot of happy return customers and it is not always possible to remember all of their details). If you are anaphylactic to peanuts, for example, I can accommodate this happily. But if you have a severe response to the other allergens listed above then I may not be able to accept your booking. This is not a decision I have taken lightly, but rather with the safety of my customers in mind as well as the viability of my own business.

I will always tell you if I put nuts or nut products in my recipes, but many of the products I use (including colourings, fondant and sprinkles) come with the disclaimer that they may contain traces of nuts and other allergens. If you have a severe allergy, we will need to discuss alternatives.

Thank you for your understanding.