Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s for the sea lovers.
You know who you are. You’ve got a shell collection somewhere. You’d live by the beach if you could. You definitely say “the ocean is my therapy” unironically. No judgement – I get it.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you do a cake for my daughter’s 7th birthday? She loves mermaids and the sea. Blue, waves, maybe a shell or two.”
I thought about it. Not too fussy. Not too bright. Just… ocean colours. Creamy waves. Like a calm sea.
So I made a vanilla cake, whipped cream frosting, blue swirls, and little edible shells. She gasped. That’s a win.
So here it is: Ocean Theme Cream Cake – available at our Bromley bakery.
It’s a round cake, about 7 or 8 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for a mermaid birthday party, beach themed celebration, or anyone who loves the sea.
What’s in it?
Sponge – light vanilla or lemon. Our proper ones. Not too heavy.
Filling – a thin layer of lemon curd or raspberry jam. Adds a little zing. Or just cream if you prefer.
Frosting – real whipped cream. Light, airy, not too sweet. Like sea foam.
The ocean – blue and teal cream swirls on top and round the sides. I mix a few shades so it looks like waves.
The details – little edible shells made of white chocolate or fondant. A few sand‑coloured crumbs (crushed biscuits) round the bottom edge.
On top – maybe a tiny starfish or a pearl (sugar ball). Nothing too big – keeps it elegant.
It’s calming. It’s pretty. It looks like the sea in cake form.
Who buys this?
Mermaid birthday cake – very popular for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th birthdays.
Beach themed cake – summer parties, seaside birthdays.
Ocean cake for anyone who loves the coast.
Nautical theme party – boats, anchors, that sort of thing.
First birthday – can do a smaller smash cake version.
Honestly? Adults who want a peaceful, pretty cake instead of bright colours.
Can I get a different flavour sponge?
Yeah. You want chocolate, strawberry, or coconut? Just ask. The cream frosting works with most things.
Can I add mermaid or sea creature toppers?
Course. A little mermaid tail (fondant), a tiny whale, a starfish – just tell me. Extra cost if it’s complicated.
How much notice?
Few days if you want simple waves. Week if you want shells and starfish looking proper. 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…
This cake has real whipped cream – needs to stay cool. Don’t leave it in a hot car. Bring a cool bag if you’re travelling far. Also the shells are white chocolate – they might melt in direct sun. Keep it shaded.
Right. That’s the Ocean Theme one done.
For the dreamers who hear the sea calling.
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.
