Frequently Asked Cake Questions
Here you will find the answers to some burning cake questions such as pricing, flavours, ordering and delivery.
If you can't find what you are looking for, please pop me over a message!
How much does a bespoke cake cost?
I would rather be transparent about the cost than have a mega awkward conversation later down the line.
Custom cupcakes start from £80 (batch of 12) and custom cakes start from £100
The price brackets below are here as a guide to show the level of detail and rough size.
I can happily quote for a specific design idea right here!
£100 - £200
£200 - £500
£500+
Luxury cake flavours made in the South West
Each crazy shaped 3D illusion cake is made using the finest ingredients and seasonal fillings. It will not only stop guests in their tracks visually, but will be a flavour sensation they won't forget in a hurry!
Whenever possible, I love to use local produce including free range eggs, flour, South west dairy and local jams, not only to support regional companies, but because their ingredients are incredible.
The flavours below can be adapted to create your favourite flavour!
If you see an X this flavour is not suitable for intricate carved cakes. It is too moist and messy to make into shapes!
The Flavours
Vanilla
and
Strawberry
Aromatic vanilla cake with layers of fluffy vanilla buttercream and sweet strawberry jam
White Chocolate
and
Raspberry
Deliciously moist white chocolate mud cake with layers of fluffy vanilla buttercream and tart raspberry jam.
Lemon
and
Raspberry
Lemon infused cake flecked with zesty lemon, with alternate layers of lemon curd and Dorset raspberry Jam.
Chocolate
and
Salted Caramel
Rich 70% cocoa Belgian chocolate cake with layers of vanilla bean buttercream and salted caramel.
Spice
with Apple
/Blackberry
Moist spice cake with apple, cinnamon buttercream and a blackberry jam
Coconut
and Mango/
Passionfruit
Soft coconut cake with layers of vanilla and coconut buttercream and mango passionfruit coulis
Tiramisu
Fluffy vanilla sponge soaked in espresso/ coffee liqueur with vanilla & orange zest buttercream & chocolate dust sprinkle
Chocolate Banana
Chocolate studded sweet banana cake with layers of cinnamon and milk chocolate buttercream
Cherry Bakewell
Deliciously moist almond sponge filled with layers of almond buttercream and cherry compote
Chocolate
and
Peanut Butter
Rich chocolate cake with layers of vanilla bean and peanut butter buttercream and crunchy salty peanuts
Blueberry
Muffin
Fluffy blueberry sponge made with tangy blueberry yoghurt with layers of blueberry compote and maple buttercream
The Cake Booking Process
How much notice?
I am currently only taking on one custom cake a week so availability is limited. I want to be able to give each order my 100% attention so give me as much notice as possible.
Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for smaller celebration orders, a month for larger orders or be my fave kind of customers and book upto 12 months ahead!
Delivery/collection
Delivery is available locally around Bournemouth, Poole & Wimborne for £10 (within 5 miles of BH11) however delivery further afield is also possible.
Delivery is charged at 75p a mile outside of the 5 mile radius plus £15 per hour in travel time.
i.e A 12 mile round trip from BH11 taking 30 mins each way would be £24.
Collection is free from BH11.
Let me know a preference and we can arrange a time that suits.
How do I order?
There are a few things that I will need from you!
I will need to know
.When you would like the cake for
. A theme i.e dinosaurs, lasagne, cars
. How many portions you would need
. Any dietary requirements/allergies
. If you would like delivery
Any extra information like inspiration pictures, flavour preferences, what the cake is for i.e a birthday is welcome.
Head to my Contact page and drop me a message.
I ask for a £50 non refundable deposit on orders over £100 and a £100 deposit on orders over £550.
For orders placed within 2 weeks of delivery the full balance will be due.
The final balance is due 14 days before on orders under £500 and 4 weeks for orders over £500.
Do you cater for Allergies?
At the moment I can only cater for intolerances. I work predominantly with dairy, egg and wheat products as well as nuts and seeds.
I can make any cake with gluten free flour and I can make some of the cakes dairy free.
If you would like to cater for celiacs or vegan guests alongside your main cake, I work with a baker friend who provides me with GF cupcakes so your GF guests don't go without and I can happily make some vegan cupcakes to match your theme.
Enquire about your cake
If you like what you see I would love to hear from you!