Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right so this one confuses people sometimes.
They see the colour and think oh it's just chocolate cake with red food colouring. And look I get it. That's what it looks like. But it's not the same. Honestly if you made a proper chocolate cake and dyed it red you'd be disappointed. Wouldn't taste right at all.
Red velvet's its own thing really.
Bit of chocolate. But not loads. Bit of vanilla. Buttermilk which is the secret weapon honestly. Makes it tender. Soft. Slightly tangy but in a good way. Then the colour obviously. That deep red that looks amazing against the white frosting.
I didn't get it at first if I'm honest. First time someone ordered one I thought bit gimmicky isn't it. But then I tried a proper one. Made properly. And yeah. I got it. Completely got it.
Here's how ours works.
The sponge is light. Really light. Almost velvety which I suppose is where the name comes from actually never thought about that. It's got a tiny bit of cocoa in there. Just enough to give it something. Not enough to make it taste like chocolate cake. It's subtle.
Then the buttermilk does its thing. Keeps everything moist. Adds a little tang. Makes the crumble really fine and soft.
The frosting is important.
Cream cheese frosting. Has to be. Anything else is wrong. Some places do normal buttercream and it's just not right. The tang of the cream cheese against the slight sweetness of the cake? That's the whole point. So we do a proper cream cheese frosting. Thick. Slightly tangy. Not too sweet.
Then we smear it all over. Usually leave the sides a bit rough so you can see the red peeking through. Looks dead good. Then crumbs on top sometimes. Or a drizzle of white chocolate. Depends how I'm feeling.
Who's buying this one?
Couples for Valentine's. The red colour works obviously.
Americans actually. Had a few American customers say it reminds them of home.
People having girly birthdays. The colour's popular.
Christmas. The red and white looks very festive.
Honestly anyone who wants something a bit different from standard chocolate or vanilla.
If you're in Bromley you can order online and come grab it whenever. Or if you want it delivered local just drop us a message. Couple days notice is ideal but if you need one last minute message anyway and I'll see what I can do.
One thing I should mention. The colour is proper red. Like proper. If you want it more subtle I can tone it down. If you want it REALLY red I can do that too. Just let me know when you order.
Also the cream cheese frosting means it needs to be kept cool.
Not fridged cold because that ruins the sponge. But cool. Out of direct sun. If it's a hot day and you're travelling far maybe bring a cool bag. Just a heads up.
Right. That's the red velvet one done.
Looks dramatic. Tastes subtle. Proper classic.
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.
