Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s a bit grown‑up.
Most of my cakes are fun, colourful, a bit mad. Kids love them. But sometimes you need something… classier. Something that looks lovely on a table without screaming “PARTY”. Something your nan would approve of.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you do a cake for my mum’s 60th? She doesn’t like fuss. Just something neat and pretty.”
So I made a simple round cake, pale pink buttercream, smooth as anything, and tied a ribbon round the middle. She loved it. Said it was “very elegant”. That’s high praise from a 60‑year‑old.
So here it is: Elegant Ribbon Birthday Cake – available at our Bromley bakery.
It’s a round cake, about 7 or 8 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for a milestone birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, or any occasion where you want understated elegance.
What’s in it?
Sponge – vanilla, chocolate, lemon, or red velvet. Your choice.
Buttercream – smooth, silky, not too sweet. No swirls, no peaks – just perfectly flat sides and top.
The ribbon – a real satin ribbon tied round the middle. Not edible. You take it off before cutting. But it makes the cake look proper.
On top – a simple piped border, maybe a few tiny edible pearls or a single sugar flower. Nothing over the top.
Colours – pale pink, ivory, blush, soft blue, mint green – whatever you want.
It’s the kind of cake that looks like it belongs at a wedding or a fancy afternoon tea. But it’s just a birthday cake. That’s the point.
Who buys this?
Milestone birthday cakes – 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th. The ones that feel a bit more grown‑up.
Anniversary cakes – simple and romantic.
Mother’s Day cake – mums love this. Not too childish.
Elegant birthday cake for anyone who wants something classy.
Honestly? People who hate fondant. This is all buttercream. No weird plasticky stuff.
Can I change the ribbon colour?
Course. You want navy blue? Burgundy? Gold? Just tell me. I’ll match it.
Different flavour inside?
Yeah. Vanilla, chocolate, lemon, red velvet, carrot cake – whatever.
How much notice?
Few days if you can. Week is better – the smooth buttercream takes patience. Order online or message me – I’ll be honest.
Collection or delivery?
Collect from our Bromley shop or local delivery if you're nearby.
One thing to mention…
The ribbon is not edible. I use food‑grade satin ribbon, but still – take it off before you cut the cake. Also, the smooth buttercream might get a tiny mark if it’s bumped in the car. I’ll pack it carefully.
Right. That’s the Elegant Ribbon one done.
For the birthdays that feel like a proper celebration. No plastic toys. No bright colours. Just class.
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.
