Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
So yeah. This one’s for the Potterheads.
You know who you are. You’ve got a wand somewhere (don’t lie). You’ve argued about whether Hermione could’ve beaten Harry in a fair duel. You’ve cried at “After all this time? Always.”
Anyway. Someone asked me a while back – “can you do a Harry Potter cake? Not just a boring lightning bolt on a round cake. Something proper.”
I thought about it for ages. Tried a few things. Messed up a couple. Then my mate said “just make it a heart, put some stars on it, call it Spell & Sugar.” And it worked.
So here it is.
Heart shaped. About 7 inches. Feeds maybe 4–6 people, depending on how hungry they are.
Sponge is vanilla – our proper one. Light, fluffy, real vanilla. None of that fake rubbish. Buttercream is vanilla too. Simple.
Then the magic bit.
Gold and red mostly (Gryffindor vibes). Little edible gold stars everywhere. A lightning bolt on top, hand piped. Sometimes a tiny sorting hat made of chocolate if I’ve got the mould out. And I pipe “Spell & Sugar” on the side because, well, that’s what we’re calling these now.
Comes with a little tag – you choose “Mischief Managed” or “Always”. Or if you want something else, just tell me.
Who buys this?
11th birthdays. That’s the Hogwarts letter age. Big deal.
17th birthdays. Wizard adult.
Grown‑up fans (30th, 40th, even 50th) who never grew out of it. No judgement. I’m one of them.
Couples on Valentine’s. The “Always” thing works perfectly.
Honestly? Anyone who wants a bit of magic and nostalgia on their cake table.
Different house?
Yeah, course. Just tell me:
Gryffindor – red & gold
Slytherin – green & silver
Hufflepuff – yellow & black
Ravenclaw – blue & bronze
Takes a bit longer but worth it.
Different flavour?
Yep. Chocolate, red velvet, lemon, whatever. Just message me.
How much notice?
Week or two if you can. Themed stuff takes longer – getting the colours right, making sure the little decorations don’t look rubbish.
Last minute? Message anyway. Might be able to do something simpler.
Collection or delivery?
Collect from the shop in Bromley. Or I can drop it off local. No magic carpet, sorry. Just my little car.
One thing…
The gold stars are edible. The lightning bolt is icing. The sorting hat (if I make it) is chocolate. All fine to eat.
But don’t try to cast a spell on the cake. Won’t work. I’ve tried.
Also if you want a specific quote on the tag – “I Solemnly Swear I Am Up To No Good” is a bit long but I’ll try.
Right. That’s the Spell & Sugar one done.
For muggles and wizards. Expecto deliciousum.
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.
