Real prices from a real London baker. Everything you need to know about birthday cake costs, sizing and what to expect when you order a custom cake.
Whether you are ordering a cake for your child's first birthday, your best friend's 30th or your mum's milestone celebration, the first question is always the same: how much is this going to cost? The answer depends on several factors, but we believe in complete transparency. Here is an honest breakdown of what birthday cakes actually cost in London.
| Cake Type | Serves | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cupcake box (12 cupcakes) | 12 people | £30 to £55 |
| 6 inch single tier | 10 to 15 people | £60 to £100 |
| 8 inch single tier | 20 to 25 people | £80 to £130 |
| Two tier cake | 30 to 50 people | £120 to £250 |
| Three tier showstopper | 60 to 80 people | £250 to £450 |
| Number cake (single digit) | 10 to 15 people | £70 to £100 |
| Number cake (double digit) | 20 to 30 people | £120 to £180 |
These prices are for bespoke, handcrafted cakes made from premium ingredients. Every cake is designed specifically for you, baked fresh and decorated by hand.
A supermarket birthday cake costs £10 to £30. A custom cake from an independent baker costs £60 to £300 or more. Why the difference? Because they are completely different products.
A supermarket cake is mass produced in a factory, frozen, shipped and defrosted in store. The decorations are machine applied and the flavours are limited.
A custom birthday cake is made from scratch by a real person. The sponge is baked fresh the day before delivery. The buttercream is whipped by hand. Every decoration is created specifically for your celebration. A single tier birthday cake takes 3 to 5 hours to make. A multi tier showstopper can take 10 to 15 hours.
You are not just paying for a cake. You are paying for someone's time, skill, creativity and years of experience.
Drip cakes are one of the most popular birthday cake styles. A single tier drip cake with ganache drip and simple decorations starts from around £80. Loaded drip cakes with macarons, meringues and chocolate shards typically cost £100 to £150.
Number cakes are perfect for milestone birthdays. A single digit number cake starts from £70. Double digit cakes for milestones like 18th, 30th or 50th birthdays start from £120.
Photo cakes with an edible image print start from £70 for a 6 inch cake. The photo is printed using food safe ink on edible icing paper and tastes completely neutral.
Children's themed cakes featuring characters, animals or specific designs start from £90. The more complex the design, the higher the cost. Sculpted 3D cakes are at the premium end, starting from £150 to £200.
Floral cakes with fresh flowers start from £90. Cakes with handmade sugar flowers start from £120 due to the intensive craftsmanship involved.
We get asked about this a lot. Cakes for men often feature themes like whisky bottles, sports, cars or gaming controllers. These sculptural elements tend to cost a bit more because of the modelling work involved.
Cakes for women often feature floral designs, rose gold accents and elegant buttercream finishes. These are typically in the mid range unless you add sugar flowers, which push the price higher.
When you order from Bake You Happy, the price includes:
There are no hidden costs. The price we quote is the price you pay. See our full ordering process for more details.
Tell Paulina about the birthday person, the theme and your budget. She will design something perfect.
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