Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s for the big moment – take two.
Maybe you already did a gender reveal and it went perfectly. Maybe you’re having another baby and want to do it all over again. Or maybe you just love the suspense of cutting into a cake and seeing pink or blue. Whatever the reason, this is the cake for that moment. A soft, fluffy sponge – white on the outside, total mystery on the inside. You cut. You see the colour. Everyone cheers. It’s simple, it’s emotional, and it’s delicious.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you do another gender reveal cake for my second baby? We want the same white exterior, but can you make the sponge pink if it’s a girl, blue if it’s a boy? We’re in Catford.”
I said yeah, course. I made a vanilla cake, coloured the sponge either pink or blue, covered it in white buttercream, and added a little question mark on top. They cut it, saw pink, and cried. That’s a win.
So here it is: Gender Reveal Cake 2 – available for delivery and collection across Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford & Bellingham.
It’s a round cake, about 7 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for a gender reveal party, baby shower, second baby celebration, or any time you want to share the surprise with family and friends.
What’s in it?
Sponge – vanilla or white chocolate. I add pink or blue gel colour to the batter – soft pastel, not neon. You tell me which colour, and I keep it secret from the guests.
Frosting – white buttercream on the outside. Smooth, clean, no hints. I can also add a question mark, “Boy or Girl?”, or a little pink and blue sprinkles on top – but the inside colour stays hidden.
The reveal – when you cut the cake, the inside colour tells you everything. Pink for girl, blue for boy. You can also ask for a different colour – green for “surprise”, purple for twins, etc.
The look – elegant and mysterious. White on the outside, a burst of colour inside.
It’s the cake that’s as much about the moment as the taste. And it tastes great – because even if the result isn’t what you expected, cake is always good.
Who buys this?
Gender reveal party – the main event.
Baby shower – if you’re revealing at the shower.
Second baby reveal – for growing families.
Surprise for parents – they don’t know, you don’t know, the cake knows.
Twins reveal – two colours? Or a mix? I can do that.
Just because – you love the suspense.
Honestly? Anyone who loves a good surprise and a good cake.
Can I get a different inside colour?
Yes. Green for “surprise”, purple for twins, or even a mix of pink and blue for both. Just tell me.
Can I add a message or name on top?
Course. “Boy or Girl?”, “Oh Baby!”, “Baby No. 2” – I’ll pipe it in white or a neutral colour.
Can I get a different flavour sponge?
Vanilla is the classic – it shows the colour best. But I can do strawberry (pink inside already) or lemon. Just ask.
How much notice?
Few days if you can. 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 inside colour is a secret – even I don’t know if you don’t tell me. I just add the colour you ask for. Also, the colour is made with food gel – no weird taste. And the cake is white on the outside, so the surprise is total.
Right. That’s the Gender Reveal Cake 2 done.
For the parents who want to share the joy – again. And for the families who love watching that first slice turn pink or blue – 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.