• What flavour will my cake be and what fillings are used?

Choices include the following:

• Moist vanilla madeira filled with jam & vanilla bean buttercream
• Luscious lemon filled with lemon curd & lemon zest buttercream (and Limocello see below)
• Lush orange filled with orange zest buttercream (and cointreau see below)
• Rich Belgian chocolate filled with Belgian chocolate buttercream (and Baileys/ Peppermint see below)
• Chocolate fudge (made with soured cream) with Belgina chocolate buttercream (and Baileys/ peppermint see below)
• Almond sponge filled with rasberry jam & almond butterceam (and Amaretto see below)
• Amaretto cherry filled with rasberry jam and almond Amaretto buttercream (and Amaretto see below)
• Coffee (and walnut if desired) filled with coffee buttercream (and Tia Maria, see below)

The more sophisticated flavours incur an additional cost of £5-£10, depending upon the size of the cake and can include a cheeky soaking of liqueur both in the cake and buttercream if desired  to compliment the flavour of the cake (Amaretto, Limoncello, Tia Maria, Baileys, Peppermint, Cointreau)

 Please note that  gluten free and dairy free cakes are also available so please enquire should you have an specific dietary requirements.

• How much notice do I need to give for an order?

Generally speaking, the more notice the better! Ideally, at least a month to avoid disappointment but there is sometimes room for a last minute order,so it is always worth ringing in case! Availability is dependent on the number of orders being processed at that time and occasionally there may not be resources to meet demand. You can, of course, place an order as far in advance as you wish.

• How long will my cake last?

All cakes keep up to a 4 days after delivery as long as wrapped and stored properly. It is recommended that once the cake is cut any left overs be wrapped securely in foil to keep the cake fresh. Serviettes and tissue absorb moisture from a cake and can cause it to dry out so are not recommended. If handing out cake slices after a party, always wrap in foil.

• How do I get my cake?

Cakes are collected personally on a date specified in advance. They come boxed, complete with candles, ready for collection. Cakes are at their happiest travelling in the boot as this provides a flat surface. The passenger seat in your car is not a good place as it slopes...and if you hit the breaks suddenly, the cake will fly off! If collection is not possible, a courier service for local delivery, charged on a per mile basis, is available. Please enquire at time of order.

• How many will my cake serve?

Most  two dimensional novelty kids cakes generously serve approximately 35 as they are all carved from a 12" cake. Exact dimensions are not offered as each cake is individually hand crafted in freehand, however cakes look big and carry a great impact, as can be seen! Three dimensional shaped cakes can vary in size depending on design and some may be offered in different sizes - please always enquire. Round, square and tiered cakes are generally made according to number of servings required.

As a general guide:

8" Round/ Square            24/ 28

9" Round/ Square            28/35

10" Round/ Square          35/47

11" Round/ Square          47/57

12" Round/ Square          57/68

13" Round/ Square          68/ 75

14" Square                       75

 

 

• How should I store my cake?

All cakes should be stored in a cool place on a flat surface. They should never be refrigerated and should be left in their box until required. 

• What style of cake can I have?

Anything at all! There are no limits to your imagination and the aim is always to produce the cake of your dreams! The galleries are here to inspire you but please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss anything that you may not see here or any ideas that you have in mind. I love to create new bespoke cakes tailored to your individual needs! Alternatively, if you see something in a book or magazine that you love, I would be happy to base a cake on that. 

 

• I like a cake on your website but would like a variation. Is that possible?

No problem at all. I can base a design on any of the existing range and then alter it to your specific desires. In particular, all cookies and fairy cakes can be tailored to suit your colour and decoration preference. The photographs are for inspiration, but please feel free to be as creative as possible!

• How will my cakes/ fairy cakes/ cookies be presented?

All Cakes come boxed. Fairy cakes can be individually wrapped, placed on a board and boxed or put in gorgeous windowed boxes, which are perfect when given as a gift. The same applies to cookies. Please ask us and packaging will be tailored to suit your needs.

• Do you make any other types of cake?

The range also includes fantastic brownies and various flavoured muffins (Banana & Choc Chip; Blueberry & Buttermilk, Snickers & Peanut Butter and Double Chocolate to name but a few!) , all of which can be presented in bags and cellophane wrapped or put in baskets or beautiful fabric reusable hampers. Ideal for gifts! I am also pretty versatile at making undecorated cakes, given that I love baking, so please always enquire!

• Wedding Cakes

 I now make extremely personal and contemporary wedding cakes. Not interested in fruit cake or traditional flowers but after something a bit more individual? Then you have come to the right place! Rich chocolate cake filled with a Belgian chocolate ganache? Lucious lemon, soaked with Limoncello and layered with lemon curd buttercream? Sophisticated coffee laced with Tia Maria and coffee buttercream, or how about almond with Amaretto, and perhaps cherries and layered with a gorgeous almond buttercream?