Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s for the people who love a bit of drama on their cake.
You know those cakes you see on Instagram – the ones with glossy chocolate cascading down the sides like a waterfall? That’s a dripping cake. And this one is pure chocolate. A rich, dark chocolate sponge, a layer of silky chocolate ganache, then covered in a smooth chocolate buttercream. And then the drip – warm, glossy dark chocolate poured over the top so it runs down the sides in thick, satisfying ribbons. It’s simple, it’s elegant, and it’s impossible to resist.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you make a chocolate drip cake for my husband’s 40th? He loves anything with chocolate dripping down it. We’re in Sydenham.”
I said yeah, course. I made a dark chocolate sponge, filled it with chocolate ganache, and poured a thick chocolate drip over the top. Then I added a few chocolate curls and a dusting of cocoa. He said it was the best cake he’d ever seen. That’s a win.
So here it is: Chocolate Dripping Cake – available for delivery and collection across Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford & Bellingham.
It’s a round cake, about 7 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, milestone celebration, office party, or any time you want a cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
What’s in it?
Sponge – rich dark chocolate. Our proper one. Deep, moist, proper chocolate taste. None of that pale brown nonsense.
Filling – a layer of dark chocolate ganache (chocolate and cream, smooth and silky) between the sponges.
Frosting – smooth chocolate buttercream on the outside. Not too sweet – lets the drip shine.
The drip – a glossy dark chocolate drip poured over the top, cascading down the sides in uneven, beautiful ribbons. I use real chocolate, not coloured icing.
The look – simple but stunning. You can add a few chocolate curls, a sprinkle of sea salt, or a dusting of cocoa powder on top. Or keep it plain – the drip is enough.
It’s the cake that makes everyone take a photo before they eat it. And then they eat it, and they ask for another slice.
Who buys this?
Birthday cake – for any chocolate lover.
Anniversary cake – elegant and rich.
Milestone birthday – 30th, 40th, 50th – when you want something special.
Office party cake – easy to slice, everyone loves it.
Just because – you want a cake that’s a showstopper.
Honestly? Anyone who’s ever drooled over a drip cake on social media.
Can I get a different type of drip?
Yes. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even a caramel drip. Just tell me.
Can I add a message or name?
Course. “Happy Birthday”, “40”, “Love” – I’ll pipe it in white or gold on the side.
Can I add toppings like sprinkles or nuts?
Yes. Chopped hazelnuts, chocolate curls, sea salt, or even fresh raspberries – they all look amazing against the drip.
How much notice?
Few days if you can. Order online or message me – I’ll be honest.
Collection or delivery?
Collect from our Bromley shop or get local delivery to Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford, Bellingham – all within easy reach.
One thing to mention…
The chocolate drip is best on the day – it stays glossy for about 24 hours. After that, it might lose its shine, but it still tastes amazing. Keep the cake cool but not fridged (fridge can make the chocolate sweat). Also, the drip might crack a little if the cake is too cold – let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Right. That’s the Chocolate Dripping Cake done.
For the people who believe that chocolate should drip, and that a cake should be as beautiful as it is delicious – delivered right to your door in Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford, or Bellingham.
Product Life After Purchase
Our fresh cream cakes have a fridge shelf life of 24 hours and should be consumed within this time. For best results, place the cake in the refrigerator within 45 minutes (maximum 2 hours) of purchase and store at a temperature between 2°C and 5°C.
Refund Policy
We do not offer refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled collection or delivery time. Refunds are also not provided for failed deliveries or cakes that remain uncollected for any reason.
Vanilla sponge eggless:
Wheat Flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, rapeseed oil, maltodextrin, modified starch, whey powder (milk), raising agents: E450, E500, salt, flavourings, stabilisers: E412, E415, emulsifiers: E471, E475, colour: E160a(ii).
Vanilla cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene).
Chocolate Truffle:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene). Sugar, palm oil, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifiers: soya lecithin, E476.
Chocolate eggless sponge:
Wheat flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), sugar, Dextrose, Concentrated whey protein (Milk), Cocoa Powder, Raising agents E500, E450, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers E475, E471, E481, Cellulose Fibre, Salt, flavouring, stabilliser E415
Chocolate cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), Dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (Trisodium citrate, Disodium phosphate), Stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), Gelling agent (sodium alginate), Flavouring, colour (Beta-carotene). Sugar, Palm Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers: Soya Lecithin, E476. Glucose syrup, water, fat reduced cocoa powder, colour (E155, E133), Flavouring, acidity regulator(E260).
The delivery drivers aim to deliver your order within the selected time slot. However, delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, such as traffic. If this happens, we will try to contact you using the phone number you provided.
When the driver arrives, they will knock or ring the bell. If there is no response, they will attempt to call you. If still unanswered, the order will be returned to our store. In such cases, you will need to contact us to arrange redelivery (charged at our standard delivery rate) or collect your order from our store free of charge. Delivery charges are non-refundable.
If you miss your scheduled delivery day and request a refund or a replacement cake for the next day, an additional charge will apply.
For flats or apartment buildings, we kindly ask that you meet the driver at the main entrance.
On receiving your order, please check your cake carefully, especially the written message and its condition. Any damage must be reported immediately. Please take clear photos, inform the driver, and refuse the delivery if necessary. Once a delivery is accepted and the driver has left, it becomes more difficult for us to investigate. As we work with third-party couriers, minor imperfections may occur. While we strive to fulfil every order with care, we ask for your understanding of slight damages. If your cake arrives in poor condition, please take photos and return it with the driver to the store for a refund.
For any issues such as missing items, damaged cakes, or changes to your delivery date or time, please contact your local store directly. If the matter is unresolved, you may email us at hello@cakestown.co.uk
Delivery is available within 2 hours of placing your order. Please select a delivery slot at checkout and ensure you provide the correct contact number for our driver.
Available delivery slots:
11:00–13:00 / 13:00–15:00 / 15:00–17:00 / 17:00–19:00
All orders must be paid for in advance. We do not accept cash on delivery.
