FAQs

Your questions answered

What flavours, fillings and coverings can I have for my cake?

Flavours & Fillings

There are several flavours and fillings for you to have:

Vanilla Sponge: with Vanilla buttercream (we can add a layer of Raspberry Jam, if you’d like)

Chocolate Sponge: with Chocolate Buttercream or Vanilla Buttercream

Rich Chocolate: this chocolate cake is too rich for a filling

Lemon Drizzle: with Lemon Buttercream filling

Orange & Poppy Seed: with an Orange flavoured Buttercream filling

Fruit Cake: no filling required for a fruitcake

Rich Fruit Cake: Fruit Cake soaked in Rum, Brandy or Whiskey

 

Coverings

Your cake can be covered in a variety of coverings:

Sugarpaste covering: for Vanilla Sponge, Chocolate Sponge, Lemon Drizzle or Orange & Poppy Seed

Chocolate Sugarpaste for Chocolate or Sponge Cakes

Marzipan and Sugarpaste for Fruitcakes

Rich Chocolate Ganache for Rich Chocolate Cake

For our children’s cakes, we suggest you opt for Vanilla Sponge with Vanilla Buttercream (we can add a layer of jam, if you’d like), or Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Buttercream.

If you’d like something not listed here, we are happy to discuss your requirements and create something that suits.

I’d like some information about the ingredients you use

We use the finest, fresh ingredients.  Our cakes are made with free-range eggs, Fairtrade and Organic chocolate and fruit wherever possible.  Our cakes are free from Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

I don’t know what size of cake/s to order?

Here’s a basic guide to give you an idea of the size of cake you may need for the number of people you have to feed.

Size

Fruit cake

Sponge cake

 

Square

Round

Square

Round

5” (13cm)

15-20

10-15

10-12

6-8

6” (15cm)

25-30

20-25

12-15

10-12

7” (18cm)

35-40

30-35

20-25

15-20

8” (20cm)

45-55

40-50

25-30

20-25

9” (23cm)

65-75

55-65

30-40

25-30

10” (25cm)

80-90

70-80

40-50

30-40

11” (27.5cm)

95-115

85-95

50-60

40-45

12” (30cm)

120-130

100-110

60-70

45-55

  • Square cakes provide more portions than round cakes of the same size
  • Wedding cakes are usually served in 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces
  • For wedding cakes made of fruitcake – if you would like to save the top tier (traditionally, this is kept for the christening of the first child), remember to add an extra tier or a cutting cake to feed your guests.

How do I order?

To place an order, call 0 20 7278 6872.

We are unable to take orders via email.  However, please complete the enquiry form with your request and we will contact you to discuss your requirements.

Do you deliver?

Delivery is charged from  £15 for the London area.  However customers may wish to order a parcel car or cab to pick up their orders at their own risk.  Or you can pick up directly from our kitchen.

I’d like my cake to take centre stage at the event.   Can Delights by Cynthia Help?

Yes we can.  If you’d like us to set up your cake at your venue and decorate the cake table, we can do this at an additional cost.  We will dress your cake table to complement and co-ordinate your colour theme.  We’ll make sure your cake takes centre stage, ready for every photo opportunity.

How much will my cake cost?

This all depends on the size, colour, flavour, filling and the amount of decoration your cake requires.  Here’s a rough guide for what your cakes will cost:

  • Bijoux Cakes from £15
  • Children’s Cakes from £35

  • Celebration Cakes from £35

  • Wedding Cakes from £200
  • Fruit Wedding Cakes from £250

  • Cupcakes from £1.50 each
  • Teatime Loaf Cakes - £6 each

  • Mini Cakes from £5 each

  • Corporate Sponge Cakes from £60
  • Corporate Fruit Cakes from £70

What’s the minimum order for Mini Cakes and Cupcakes?

The minimum order for Mini Cakes and Cupcakes is 24 (2 dozen).  At certain times of the year (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day), we may add individual gift cakes and cupcakes to our existing range. 

Do I have to choose a cake from the website?

If you see something you like on the website, by all means.  But we like to add to our collection of cakes, so we are happy to create a cake design from scratch. 

I’d like to keep updated on new cakes from Delights by Cynthia.

Complete the Sign-Up form to receive news, information and updates on what’s cooking at Delights by Cynthia.  When you sign up you’ll also receive invitations to Delights by Cynthia events and tasting sessions.

How much notice do you need to fulfil my order?

In order to create the cake of your dreams, we do require as much notice as possible.  6-8 weeks is reasonable notice for a wedding cake.  However, please complete an enquiry form or contact us, as we have been known to work miracles for those who like to live on the knife-edge.