Bakery guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask before buying a cake or a loaf: what to expect, what to ask, and what it should cost.
Cakes & Occasions
Asda, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Morrisons or Waitrose birthday cake, or a local baker? Compare personalisation, lead times…
7 min readEvery big number deserves cakeMilestone Birthday Cake Ideas: From First Birthdays to the 70thBirthday cake ideas for the 1st, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th, with portion sizes, safety tips for little ones…
8 min readKnow your sponge from your genoiseTypes of Cakes: A Practical Guide to the Cakes Britain LovesFrom Victoria sponge and genoise to chiffon, fruit cake, red velvet, carrot and lemon drizzle: the main types of cake, how they…
6 min readBrief it well, eat it happyHow to Order a Custom Cake: Briefs, Lead Times, Portions and DepositsHow to order a custom or personalised cake in the UK: what to tell the baker, lead times, portion sizes, deposits, allergens…
7 min readPlanned well, cut beautifullyWedding Cakes in the UK: Styles, Tiers, Tastings and BudgetsA practical UK wedding cake guide: styles, tiers and portions, tastings, booking timelines, budget ranges and what to ask your…
6 min readDietary Needs
How to choose a gluten-free or allergy-friendly bakery in the UK: Natasha's Law, the 14 allergens, cross-contamination questions…
6 min readAll cake, no eggEggless and Vegan Cakes in the UK: How They Work and How to ChooseWhy egg-free cake shops are so popular in the UK, how eggless cakes work, how they differ from vegan cakes, and what to check…
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