Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s for the numbers.
You 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.
Someone 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.”
I 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.
So here it is: Numerical Cake – available at our Bromley bakery.
It’s a number‑shaped cake (any number from 0 to 9, or multiple numbers like 10, 21, 30, 40, 50, 100, etc.). Feeds 6–20 people depending on the size and how many numbers you have. Perfect for a milestone birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, or any time you want to shout the age from the rooftops (with cake).
What’s in it?
Sponge – vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, or carrot. Your choice. You can even have different flavours for each number.
Frosting – buttercream in any colour you want. Match the party theme, or go classic white, gold, or silver.
The number shape – 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.
The details – smooth or swirled buttercream, a simple drip, sprinkles, or a piped message like “Happy 50th”. You can also add a few flowers or stars.
The look – bold, clear, and impossible to miss. The number is the design.
It’s the cake that leaves no doubt about the age. And it’s surprisingly easy to serve – just cut each number into slices.
Who buys this?
Milestone birthday cake – 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th, 100th.
Anniversary cake – 10th, 25th, 50th – the numbers look lovely in gold.
Graduation cake – the year they graduate (2024, 2025, etc.) or just “21” for a 21st.
Retirement cake – the age they retire, or just “65”.
Kids birthday – “1” for a first birthday, “2” for a second, etc.
Just because – you want a cake that literally spells out the celebration.
Honestly? Anyone who wants a cake that’s all about the number.
Can I get any number?
Yes. 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!
Can I get a different colour or finish?
Yes. Gold drip, rainbow swirl, naked buttercream, or a smooth glossy finish. Just tell me.
Can I add a message or name?
Course. “Happy 30th”, “Leo’s 50th”, “Finally 18” – I’ll pipe it on the side or on a little plaque.
How much notice?
At least a week for numerical cakes – carving takes time. Order online or message me – I’ll be honest.
Collection or delivery?
Collect from our Bromley shop or local delivery if you're nearby. A numerical cake can be fragile – I recommend delivery for double digits.
One thing to mention…
The 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.
Right. That’s the Numerical Cake one done.
For the ages that deserve to be celebrated in giant, edible numbers. Because some birthdays are too big for a round cake.
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.
