Birthday cakes for adults
Birthdays deserve to be celebrated in style, and nothing makes a statement quite like a bespoke birthday cake crafted especially for the occasion. At La Petite Bouche Bakery, we create unforgettable cakes that bring a little decadence to your celebration and make special days even more memorable.
Our adult birthday cakes are always bespoke, meaning the size, shape, flavour, decorations - and more! - are tailored to your requirements. This includes accommodating dietary restrictions too; our cakes are plant based by default (egg and dairy free) and we have options free from other allergens too. The result? A delicious, one-of-a-kind showstopper that everyone can enjoy.
A cake as unique as you
Unlike some bakeries, we don't have a catalogue of cakes that you're required to choose from. Instead, when you make an enquiry we'll take our time to understand what you need and give you the freedom to choose a design that ticks all the boxes. If you're drawing a blank when it comes to ideas then don't worry - we are happy to get creative and suggest some options for you.
The gallery below shows a handful of past adult birthday cakes; click the images to read details about each cake. There are many more examples on our Instagram page, here.
Making milestones memorable
Milestone birthdays call for extraordinary cakes. Whether it's an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th or beyond, we can create a cake that makes a statement and becomes the talking point of your celebration. Some popular options for milestone birthdays include:
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Photo cakes featuring treasured memories
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Number cakes shaped as the age being celebrated
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Themed cakes reflecting the recipient's passions or hobbies
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Multi-tier, statement cakes for larger gatherings.
Choosing your cake
At La Petite Bouche Bakery, the options are pretty limitless when it comes to personalising your adult birthday cake. First things first, you'll need to select from our many cake flavours. We cover everything from the classics like Victoria sponge, to more unusual choices like gin and tonic.
Our most popular flavours are:
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Vanilla
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Lemon drizzle
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Biscoff
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Double chocolate
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Cookies and cream.
View our full flavour menu for more options, or challenge us to make something completely custom, just for you! Our flavours are plant-based by default and many can be altered to suit other dietary requirements.
Sizes, servings and prices
In terms of size, we can guide you to help you arrive at that 'Goldilocks' sweet spot - enough cake for everyone to treat themselves to a hearty slice (or two!), but not so much that you end up with wastage.
Our most common adult birthday cake sizes and the number of people they feed are listed below. These figures are for round cakes in our standard height - four layers of sponge, six inches tall - and are based on a 2"x1"x6" portion size, called a dessert portion. A dessert portion is about the same amount of cake as two cupcakes. If you are serving other food at your celebration or prefer smaller portions, then cutting the cake into 1"x1"x6" slices will suit better - this will yield double the number of portions listed below.
Since no two cakes adult birthday cakes we create are the same, it's impossible for us to have a published price list. Instead, we have a base price for a standard, plainly-iced cake and will then give a quote for your tailored cake once we've got all the details. This will depend largely on the complexity of the design and how long it takes to make your cake. We are always happy to advise on adjustments to your ideas to bring them in line with your budget, if you have one. Full payment is required two weeks before delivery.
Size
(for round cakes)
6"
7"
8"
Servings
(2"x1"x6" portions)
10 - 14
15 - 20
22 - 26
Starting price
(plainly iced cakes)
From £80
From £100
From £130
Other cake shapes and sizes are available - just ask!
Handled with care
La Petite Bouche Bakery is located close to Reading in Berkshire, and we deliver our cakes all over the south east of England. Our careful packaging and transportation ensure your birthday cake arrives in perfect condition, ready to impress your guests.
For particularly elaborate or tiered designs, we will set up your cake at your venue to ensure everything looks perfect for the celebration.
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