{"product_id":"bible-cake","title":"Bible Cake","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. This one’s a bit special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every cake is for a party. Sometimes it’s for a baptism, a first communion, a confirmation, or even a pastor’s anniversary. Something meaningful. Something that looks like a Bible. And now – because people asked – you can add a photo too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone asked me a while back: “can you do a cake shaped like a Bible for my daughter’s baptism? And can we put her photo on it?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI said yeah, course. Took a bit of figuring out – how to make a book shape that actually looks like a Bible, not just a brick. And how to add a photo without ruining the cover. But I got there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo here it is: Bible Cake (Book Shape \u0026amp; Photo Cake) – available at our Bromley bakery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebook‑shaped cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, about 7 or 8 inches long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds 6–10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Perfect for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaptism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst communion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfirmation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echristening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or any religious celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – vanilla, chocolate, or lemon. Your choice. Our proper ones. Light, fluffy, not too sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – smooth buttercream or cream cheese. Usually white or ivory – looks like pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a rectangle with a curved spine. I score lines on the sides to look like pages. A cross on the front. Sometimes a gold ribbon edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedible photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e printed on rice paper with food colouring. Usually placed on the front cover, like a picture Bible. Safe to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – maybe a little gold cross, the word “BIBLE” piped on the cover, or a Bible verse on the side (short one, like John 3:16).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s respectful. It’s beautiful. And it’s personal with the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho buys this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaptism cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – very popular for babies and toddlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Communion cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – big milestone in Catholic and some Protestant churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmation cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – for teenagers affirming their faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristening cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – same as baptism, different word.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastor or priest anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBible study group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – yes, people do this. They love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – for someone who loves their faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who wants a cake that starts a conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I get a specific Bible verse on it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Keep it short – “John 3:16”, “Psalm 23”, “Philippians 4:13”. I can pipe the reference. Full verse is too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use any photo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend me a clear, not‑blurry photo. Baby’s face, family photo, even a picture of a church. I’ll print it on edible rice paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent flavour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeah. Red velvet, strawberry, caramel – whatever. Just ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much notice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek or two if you can. The book shape takes careful carving, and the photo needs printing time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or message me – I’ll be honest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection or delivery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect from our Bromley shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if you're nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing to mention…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edible photo is fine to eat but don’t leave it in a hot car – colours can run. Also the book shape is hand‑carved – it won’t be a perfect rectangle like a real book. That’s the handmade charm. The cross might be a bit wonky – adds character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. That’s the Bible Cake one done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the faith moments that deserve something special. And for the families who want to remember them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cakes \u0026 Bakes Original Bromley","offers":[{"title":"18x30\" inches","offer_id":59290983399758,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/4680\/2766\/files\/179.png?v=1774996285","url":"https:\/\/cakesandbakesbromley.co.uk\/products\/bible-cake","provider":"Cakes \u0026 Bakes Original Bromley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}