Cakes & Bakes

Cakes & Bakes: eggless baking with delivery in London

Cakes & Bakes is a London-based bakery that makes handmade eggless cakes and other baked goods. Its range is organised around birthday cakes, personalised cakes, cakes by type and cakes by occasion, and includes vegan and gluten-free options. The company offers same-day delivery across the London area within the M25 motorway and in-store collection within an hour for orders placed before 5:00 pm.

Cake range and specialities

The main offering is eggless cakes, with a wide variety of styles and flavours. Standout categories include personalised birthday cakes, cakes for children and cakes for adults, with specific variants for women and men, as well as 1st, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthday cakes. Cakes by type are also available, such as 6-inch cakes, classic cakes, tower cakes, square cakes, fruit cakes, photo cakes, rainbow cakes, flavoured cakes, novelty cakes (pre-order only), Black Forest cakes, pistachio cakes, strawberry cakes, mango cakes and cult flavours. Among the top-selling eggless cakes are vanilla, chocolate, vegan, gluten-free, cheesecakes, number cakes, heart cakes, tier cakes, Barbie cakes, corporate cakes, Disney Princess cakes, naked cakes, anniversary cakes, baby shower cakes and graduation cakes.

Baked goods and savoury items

In addition to cakes, the range includes cake slices, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and biscuits, as well as a hot eats section with savoury items. Cake slices are available in flavours such as Lotus Biscoff, Choco Truffle, Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Crush, Black Forest, Mango Joy, Pistachio Obsession, Rainbow Vanilla, Ferrero Rocher, Red Velvet, Tangy Truffle and Lemon Blueberry, priced at £3.99 each. Cupcakes span varieties such as Blue Vanilla, Kinder Bueno, Raffaello, Mango Crave, Chocolate Brownie, Cookies & Cream, Red Velvet, Black Forest, Blackberry, Chocolate Malteser, Rainbow Vanilla, Lotus Biscoff, Pistachio Obsession, Marshmallow, Carrot, Ferrero Rocher, Colour Splash, Edible Printed Photo, Pink Vanilla, Cookie Fix, Blondie Bae, Rainbow Sprinkled, Pink Frosting, Gender Reveal, Multi Marble and White and Pink, with prices ranging from £2.49 to £3.99. Brownies and blondies are sold in party boxes of 6 for £17.99, with flavours such as Salted Caramel Blondie, Cookies & Cream Brownie, Lotus Biscoff Brownie, Chocolate Brownie, White Chocolate Blondie and Hot Chocolate Brownie, plus an assorted pack of 5 for £14.99. There are also tea biscuits and almond biscuits in packs of 5 for £2.49.

Savoury options and event catering

The hot eats section includes bakes and samosas in packs of 15, designed for sharing. Varieties include Cheese & Jalapenos Bake, Cheese & Onion Bake, Spicy Chicken Bake, Spicy Lamb Bake, Spicy Veg Bake (vegan), Gobi Bake (vegan), Paneer Bake, Potato Bake (vegan), Baked Veg Samosa and Vegan Bake. Prices for these packs range from £14.99 to £37.49. Cake panna cotta is also available in boxes of 6 for £23.99 in mango, strawberry and mocha flavours, as well as loaf cakes in boxes of 6 for £29.99 in varieties such as banana, Madeira, marble, lemon and coffee & walnut. Mini cheesecakes include flavours such as Cookies & Cream, Raspberry, Strawberry, Lotus Biscoff, Blueberry, Mango and Bounty Coconut, with prices varying by format.

Services and how it works

The company offers same-day delivery in London within the M25 area, with free shipping for orders over £95. Orders placed before 5:00 pm can be collected in-store within an hour. The website states that cakes are baked daily and can be personalised for every occasion. The company has a loyalty points programme that lets customers earn points on every order and redeem them for discounts, free cakes and exclusive offers. It also has a franchise section and a network of stores in London, although addresses are not detailed in the material analysed.

Ratings and presence

The site shows a rating of 6,000 reviews with a "Great" score, without specifying the platform. The company operates through its website cakesandbakes.co.uk and offers telephone support on 020 3475 9909, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Outside those hours, the service may experience delays until the start of the next working day.