Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
I'll be honest with you about something.
When I first started baking properly, I used to think vanilla was boring. Like it was the default option. The one you picked when nothing else sounded good. The safe choice. I wanted to make exciting cakes with lots going on. Big flavours. Lots of layers. Stuff that grabbed attention.
Then one day someone ordered a vanilla cake for their mum's birthday. Simple one. No fuss. And I thought right I'll knock one out quick no bother.
Turns out making a proper vanilla cake is actually really really hard.
You can't hide behind other flavours. Can't distract people with chocolate or fruit or booze. It's just... vanilla. So everything has to be spot on. The sponge has to be light but not crumbly. Moist but not wet. And the vanilla has to be there but not overpowering. It's a balance.
Took me ages to get it right if I'm honest. Made some rubbish ones along the way. Dry ones. Dense ones. One that tasted weirdly of nothing which is almost impressive really. But eventually I landed on this recipe and honestly? It's the one I'm proudest of.
So what's actually in it?
Good butter. Not the cheap spreadable stuff. Real butter. Eggs. Sugar. Flour. And proper vanilla. Not the fake stuff that tastes like chemicals. Good vanilla extract that smells amazing when you open the bottle. Plus the seeds scraped out of actual vanilla pods because why not go all in.
The buttercream is simple too. Butter. Icing sugar. More vanilla. Milk to get the right texture. Whipped until it's smooth and fluffy and just melts when you eat it.
No fancy decorations usually unless you want them.
Most people keep it simple. Smooth buttercream all over. Maybe some sprinkles. Maybe some fresh berries if they're feeling fancy. But the cake itself does the talking really. It doesn't need much.
Who's buying this one?
Honestly? Everyone eventually. It's the cake people come back to after trying all the fancy ones.
Older relatives who "don't like all that modern stuff" bless them.
Kids who just want something simple for their birthday.
People having afternoon tea and wanting something classic.
Honestly me sometimes. Late at night with a cup of tea. No judgement.
If you're in Bromley you can order online and come grab it whenever. Or if you want it delivered local just drop us a message. Couple days notice is always nice but vanilla's pretty straightforward so if you're in a rush just ask.
One thing I should mention. It's not gonna blow your mind with crazy flavours or weird combinations. It's just a really really good vanilla cake. The sort that makes you go "oh right THAT'S what vanilla's supposed to taste like." Simple but done properly.
Right. That's the classic one done.
Nothing fancy. Just perfect.
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.
