Personalised Message On Cake
E.g: Happy Birthday Kevin
Special Instructions
E.g: Draw Heart Shape With Message
Right. This one’s for the Stranger Things fans.
You know who you are. You’ve watched every season at least twice. You know the difference between the Mind Flayer and the Demogorgon. You definitely have a favourite character (mine’s Steve – his hair is amazing). And you’ve definitely wondered what an Upside Down cake would taste like. Well, wonder no more.
Someone asked me a while back: “can you make a Stranger Things cake for my son’s 13th birthday? He wants the Upside Down, a Demogorgon, and maybe some Christmas lights.”
I said yeah, course. I made a chocolate cake (dark, like the Upside Down), covered it in black buttercream, added a cracked “portal” effect, and put little fondant Christmas lights round the edge. Then I added a tiny Demogorgon face. He screamed “THIS IS SO COOL” and didn’t want to eat it for an hour. That’s a win.
So here it is: Stranger Things Theme Celebration Cake – available at our Bromley bakery.
It’s a round cake, about 7 inches. Feeds 6–10 people. Perfect for a Stranger Things themed party, 80s nostalgia bash, Halloween, or any fan who wants to celebrate with something a little… strange.
What’s in it?
Sponge – dark chocolate or red velvet (looks like the Upside Down’s red vines). Your choice. Dark chocolate is very “nightmare” vibes.
Frosting – black or dark grey buttercream. Smooth, dramatic, like the shadows of Hawkins.
The Upside Down effect – I can do a cracked “portal” effect on top, with black and red icing swirling together. Or a “fissure” down the middle.
The details – little Christmas lights (coloured fondant) round the edge, a tiny Demogorgon face (fondant) peeking out, or the Stranger Things logo piped in red.
The 80s touch – you can add a little “1985” or “Hawkins” on the side, or a few arcade‑style stars.
It’s the cake that makes everyone say “that’s so cool” before they even taste it. And then they taste it, and it’s delicious. Not weird. Promise.
Who buys this?
Stranger Things birthday cake – for teens and adults who love the show.
80s themed party – the show is set in the 80s, so it works for retro parties too.
Halloween cake – the Upside Down is perfect for spooky season.
Season premiere party – when a new season drops, this is the cake.
Just because – you want a cake that’s a little strange.
Honestly? Anyone who’s ever said “friends don’t lie.”
Can I get a different character on top?
I can do a tiny Dustin, Eleven, or Steve (fondant). They won’t look perfect, but you’ll know who they are. Or just the Demogorgon – that’s easier.
Can I add a message or name?
Course. “Happy Birthday Mike”, “Friends Don’t Lie”, “Welcome to Hawkins” – I’ll pipe it in red or white.
How much notice?
Few days if you want simple. Week if you want the Demogorgon and lights 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…
The black buttercream might stain your tongue a tiny bit – it’s worth it. The fondant lights are edible but a bit hard – kids might want to keep them. Also, no actual upside down cake – this is not a pineapple upside down cake. Different thing.
Right. That’s the Stranger Things one done.
For the fans who know that the Upside Down is scary, but cake is not. And that friends do lie about saving you the last slice.
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.
