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 magic – and a lot of shine.
A mirror glaze cake is exactly what it sounds like: a cake coated in a glossy, reflective glaze that looks like liquid glass. And when it’s shaped like a heart? It’s like a piece of jewellery you can eat. This is the Heart’s Desire – a soft, light vanilla or chocolate sponge (your choice), layered with a silky white chocolate or raspberry ganache, then covered in a vibrant, jewel‑like mirror glaze. Pink, red, purple, or even a marble swirl – you choose the colour. Then I finish it with a few gold flakes or edible pearls. It’s dramatic, it’s romantic, and it’s almost too beautiful to cut.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you make a mirror glaze cake for my girlfriend’s birthday? She loves shiny things and hearts. We’re in Grove Park.”
I said yeah, course. I made a vanilla sponge, filled it with raspberry ganache, and poured a deep pink mirror glaze over the top. She gasped when she saw it. That’s a win.
So here it is: Heart’s Desire Mirror Glaze Cake – available for delivery and collection across Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford & Bellingham.
It’s a heart‑shaped cake, about 7 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, or any time you want a cake that looks like a work of art.
What’s in it?
Sponge – light vanilla, rich chocolate, or lemon – your choice. The glaze is the star, so I keep the sponge simple but delicious.
Filling – a layer of white chocolate ganache, raspberry ganache, or dark chocolate truffle – you decide. Raspberry is gorgeous with a pink glaze.
The mirror glaze – a glossy, reflective glaze made from white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and gel colour. I pour it over the chilled cake, and it sets into a smooth, shiny shell. You can have a single colour (pink, red, purple, blue) or a marble swirl of two or three colours.
The heart shape – hand‑cut, so it’s a proper heart, not a factory perfect one. The glaze hides any imperfections.
The look – a glossy, jewel‑like heart, topped with a few edible gold flakes, silver pearls, or a dusting of edible glitter. It’s like a gemstone on a plate.
It’s the cake that makes everyone take a photo before they eat it. And then they eat it, and they ask how you did that.
Who buys this?
Valentine’s Day cake – the ultimate romantic surprise.
Anniversary cake – for the couple who wants something unforgettable.
Proposal cake – you’re going to ask? This will make it even more special.
Birthday cake – for someone who loves shiny, beautiful things.
Just because – you want to feel like you’re in a fairy tale.
Honestly? Anyone who’s ever looked at a mirror glaze cake on Instagram and thought “I need that in my life.”
Can I get a different colour glaze?
Yes. Pink, red, purple, blue, green, gold – even a rainbow swirl. Just tell me.
Can I add a message or name?
I can pipe a message in gold or white on a small chocolate plaque, or write directly on the glaze with edible ink – but the glaze is so shiny, it’s best to keep it clean.
How much notice?
A few days if you can. The mirror glaze needs the cake to be well chilled. 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 mirror glaze is best on the day – it stays shiny for about 24 hours. After that, it might lose a little gloss, but it still tastes amazing. Keep the cake in the fridge until an hour before serving (the glaze can get sticky in warm rooms). Also, the heart shape is hand‑cut – the glaze will hide any uneven edges, so don’t worry.
Right. That’s the Heart’s Desire Mirror Glaze Cake done.
For the people who believe that love should be shiny, colourful, and a little bit magical – 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.
