Custom birthday cake: how to choose the right one

The best birthday cake is not always the biggest one: it is the one that looks like the person you are celebrating. Before you order, take five minutes to answer five simple questions.

1. How many people?

Count the guests who will actually be there when the cake comes out, then pick the size. In our cake builder, every size shows how many people it serves: trust that figure rather than a guess. When in doubt, go one size up; an extra slice is never wasted.

2. Which shape?

The shape sets the tone. A classic shape puts the decoration first, an original one becomes the star of the photo. The builder previews your cake after every choice, from the front, from above and sliced.

3. Which flavour?

Think of the person first, then of the guests. With children and adults at the same table, a flavour everyone knows is the safest choice.

4. Which colour and decorations?

• Use the person’s favourite colour, or the colour of the party decoration.
• One strong colour and one well-chosen decoration beat a mix of everything.
• Check the preview from all three angles before you confirm.

5. Which message?

A first name and an age are often enough. For something more personal, read our ideas for what to write on a cake.

When to order

Order as soon as the date is known: at checkout you pick the delivery day and time slot among those still available in your city, and the most popular slots go first. The price updates live while you build your cake, so there is no surprise at the end.