{"product_id":"numerical-cake","title":"Numerical Cake","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. This one’s for the numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou know those milestone birthdays – 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th – where the number itself is the star. You don’t need a castle or a unicorn. You just want a giant “30” or “50” that everyone can see and say “wow, that’s a big one”. That’s a numerical cake. A cake shaped like a number. Any number you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone asked me a while back: “can you make a cake shaped like a 40 for my husband’s 40th? He loves chocolate, and I want the number to be really clear.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI said yeah, course. I baked two rectangular cakes, carved them into a “4” and a “0”, covered them in chocolate buttercream, and piped “Happy 40th” on the side. He laughed and said “I can’t avoid the number now.” That’s a win.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo here it is: Numerical Cake – available at our Bromley bakery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumber‑shaped cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (any number from 0 to 9, or multiple numbers like 10, 21, 30, 40, 50, 100, etc.). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds 6–20 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on the size and how many numbers you have. Perfect for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emilestone birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egraduation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eretirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or any time you want to shout the age from the rooftops (with cake).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, or carrot. Your choice. You can even have different flavours for each number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – buttercream in any colour you want. Match the party theme, or go classic white, gold, or silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – I bake rectangular cakes, then carve them into the number(s) you need. A single number (like “5”) or double digits (“21”, “30”, “50”) – each number is a separate piece of cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – smooth or swirled buttercream, a simple drip, sprinkles, or a piped message like “Happy 50th”. You can also add a few flowers or stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – bold, clear, and impossible to miss. The number is the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the cake that leaves no doubt about the age. And it’s surprisingly easy to serve – just cut each number into slices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho buys this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilestone birthday cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th, 100th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnniversary cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 10th, 25th, 50th – the numbers look lovely in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduation cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the year they graduate (2024, 2025, etc.) or just “21” for a 21st.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetirement cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the age they retire, or just “65”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – “1” for a first birthday, “2” for a second, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust because\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – you want a cake that literally spells out the celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who wants a cake that’s all about the number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I get any number?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 0 to 9, and any combination – 10, 11, 12, 13… up to 100 or more. Keep in mind that each number is a separate piece of cake, so for “100” you’d have three pieces (1, 0, 0) – that’s a lot of cake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I get a different colour or finish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Gold drip, rainbow swirl, naked buttercream, or a smooth glossy finish. Just tell me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I add a message or name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse. “Happy 30th”, “Leo’s 50th”, “Finally 18” – I’ll pipe it on the side or on a little plaque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much notice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt least a week for numerical cakes – carving takes time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or message me – I’ll be honest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection or delivery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect from our Bromley shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if you're nearby. A numerical cake can be fragile – I recommend delivery for double digits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing to mention…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numbers are carved by hand – they won’t be perfect factory shapes, but you’ll definitely recognise the number. Also, for double digits like “21”, the two numbers are separate – you can arrange them close together or leave a gap. Your call.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. That’s the Numerical Cake one done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the ages that deserve to be celebrated in giant, edible numbers. 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