Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s a showstopper – fruity, fun, and a little bit unexpected.
You know those ice cream cones filled with fresh fruit and a drizzle of chocolate? Now imagine that on top of a tower of cake. A two‑tier vanilla or lemon sponge, covered in whipped cream or light buttercream, then crowned with a giant waffle cone stuffed with fresh berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, maybe a few blackberries. And a glossy white chocolate drip cascading down the top tier. It’s like a fruit basket, an ice cream cone, and a birthday cake had a beautiful, delicious baby.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you make a tower cake that’s not too heavy? Lots of fresh fruit, and I want a cone on top – like a giant fruit sundae. We’re in Sydenham.”
I said yeah, course. I made a two‑tier vanilla cake, filled it with lemon curd and fresh berries, covered it in a light whipped cream frosting, and put a giant waffle cone on top filled with mixed berries and a drizzle of white chocolate. They took about twenty photos before cutting it. That’s a win.
So here it is: Fruit Cone Tower Cake – available for delivery and collection across Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford & Bellingham.
It’s a two‑tier tower cake (or three – just ask). Feeds 10–20 people depending on size. Perfect for a summer birthday, garden party, baby shower, bridal shower, or any celebration that calls for something fresh, fruity, and absolutely gorgeous.
What’s in it?
Sponge – light vanilla, lemon, or coconut. Lemon is my top pick – it’s zesty and pairs beautifully with fresh berries. Coconut is also lovely and tropical.
Filling – a layer of lemon curd or raspberry jam between the tiers, plus a few fresh berries tucked in.
Frosting – whipped cream or a very light vanilla buttercream. Whipped cream is lighter – perfect for summer. Buttercream holds up better in warm weather. You choose.
The cone – a real waffle cone (or sugar cone) sitting on top of the highest tier, filled with a generous pile of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I add a drizzle of white or dark chocolate over the fruit.
The drip – a glossy white chocolate drip round the top edge of the top tier, just under the cone. Looks like a melted ice cream sundae.
The look – a tower of cake, topped with a giant fruit‑filled cone, with berries cascading down the sides. It’s a dessert centrepiece that will have everyone reaching for their phones.
It’s the cake that tastes like summer, looks like a work of art, and makes everyone smile.
Who buys this?
Summer birthday cake – June, July, August – when berries are at their best.
Garden party cake – perfect for afternoon tea in the sunshine.
Baby shower cake – fresh fruit and light cream – very pretty.
Bridal shower cake – elegant and not too heavy.
Just because – you want a cake that’s a whole experience.
Honestly? Anyone who’s ever wished a fruit platter was a cake and a cone was a crown.
Can I get a different type of cone?
Yes. Sugar cone, chocolate‑dipped cone, or even a gluten‑free cone. Just ask.
Can I change the fruit?
Absolutely. Tell me what you like – peaches, mango, kiwi, cherries, or a tropical mix. I’ll use what’s in season.
Can I add a message or name?
Course. “Happy 30th”, “Summer Baby”, “Love” – I’ll pipe it on the side in a matching colour.
How much notice?
Few days if you can. A week is better for a tower cake. 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 fresh fruit is best eaten on the day – berries go soft overnight. The cone will stay crunchy for about a day, but the fruit juice can soften it. I recommend eating this cake within 24 hours for the best texture. Also, the whipped cream frosting needs to stay cool – don’t leave it in a hot car.
Right. That’s the Fruit Cone Tower Cake done.
For the people who believe that cake should be topped with a cone, and cones should be filled with berries, and summer should last forever – 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.
