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Essence of Cake UK Welcome to Essence of Cake UK. We create bespoke celebration cakes & cupcakes and so much more!
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Essence of Cake absolutely adore all things cake related, in fact it is at the heart of everything we do. With a taste of deliciousness, we will bake your personalised celebration cake, cupcakes and biscuits for any occasion. Be it a classic Victoria sponge, silky red velvet or rich double chocolate cake, you'll want to come back for more! We would love to help turn that special occasion into an amazing one, so contact us to discuss your ideas and we will turn it into reality.

Why choose just one cake when you can enjoy FOUR? Introducing our Christmas Cake Slice Collection from Essence of Cake, ...
14/10/2026

Why choose just one cake when you can enjoy FOUR?

Introducing our Christmas Cake Slice Collection from Essence of Cake, a little box of festive indulgence, beautifully packaged and handmade with love.

🎁 Inside your luxury treat box:

🥃 Kromanti Rum Cake – Rich, moist and full of festive flavour.

🍫 Chocolate Indulgence – Decadent chocolate sponge layered with silky chocolate orange ganache.

🎄 Christmas Mincepie Sponge – A deliciously festive twist on a traditional Christmas favourite.

🍰 Spiced Sponge – Soft, moist and filled with ginger buttercream.

✨ Perfect for gifting, sharing with loved ones, enjoying with a Christmas cuppa… or keeping all to yourself! 🤭.

Order link is in the comments 👇🏽

Because everyone deserves cake… especially at Christmas! ❤️



Portsmouth, this one was made for you.Pre-orders are officially OPEN for our limited-edition Portsmouth 100 Rum Cake Gif...
13/10/2026

Portsmouth, this one was made for you.

Pre-orders are officially OPEN for our limited-edition Portsmouth 100 Rum Cake Gift Box.

A Taste of Portsmouth. A Gift to Remember.

Handmade by Essence of Cake, our rich rum cake is made with Portsmouth Distillery Dark Navy Rum and presented as a special gift celebrating Portsmouth 100.

Beautifully boxed, distinctly Portsmouth, and created for sharing, gifting, or keeping all to yourself this Christmas.

Produced in small batches of just 50, so once each batch is gone, it’s gone.

🥃 Handmade rum cake with Portsmouth Distillery Dark Navy Rum
✨ Limited Portsmouth 100 presentation
🎄 Made for Christmas gifting
📦 Limited batch availability
🎁 Pre-order yours now 👇🏽

A Taste of Portsmouth. A Gift to Remember.



When your inspiration is the sea, no two cakes ever need to look the same. We will never tire of creating seascape-theme...
12/10/2026

When your inspiration is the sea, no two cakes ever need to look the same.

We will never tire of creating seascape-themed cakes.

Let's face it, the sea is constantly changing. One day it's calm and serene, the next it's wild and dramatic. The colours, movement, waves and coastline provide endless inspiration, and that means endless possibilities for cake design too.

We particularly love the deliberately rough application of buttercream on this design. Layered with those gorgeous blue hues, it creates movement and texture that feels almost like waves crashing against the shore.

Sometimes perfection isn't about perfectly smooth buttercream. Sometimes it's the texture and imperfections that bring a design to life.

And living by the coast certainly means we're never short of inspiration!

Are you drawn to calm turquoise seas or dramatic, crashing waves?

From “Can you help?” to cupcakes ready in just TWO HOURS! When no one else locally could help with a last-minute cupcake...
09/10/2026

From “Can you help?” to cupcakes ready in just TWO HOURS!

When no one else locally could help with a last-minute cupcake request, we stepped in and made it happen.

A two-hour turnaround, a very relieved customer and some lovely feedback afterwards.

Sometimes running a small business means pulling out all the stops when someone really needs you—and we're always grateful when customers take the time to recognise it.

Goodbye 20s… hello 30s, with absolutely NO filter! We absolutely loved this client's rather cheeky way of welcoming a br...
07/10/2026

Goodbye 20s… hello 30s, with absolutely NO filter!

We absolutely loved this client's rather cheeky way of welcoming a brand-new decade!

It might not be to everyone's taste, the message, that is, definitely not the cupcakes because they were delicious!

But there's something brilliant about approaching a milestone birthday with a little tongue-in-cheek humour.

Turning 30 doesn't have to mean suddenly becoming sensible, serious or having everything figured out. Sometimes the best attitude is to laugh, embrace the next chapter and celebrate getting older exactly your way.

Here's to entering your 30s with great cake, a sense of humour and absolutely zero apologies!

How did you feel about turning 30 — excited, horrified or completely unbothered? 👇🏾

50 at a time. One very special taste of Portsmouth. 🎁There’s something special about opening a gift that has been made i...
06/10/2026

50 at a time. One very special taste of Portsmouth. 🎁

There’s something special about opening a gift that has been made in limited numbers.

Our Portsmouth 100 Rum Cake Gift Box will be produced in batches of just 50, making each release a little more special.

Inside, you’ll discover our rich handmade rum cake, created with Portsmouth Distillery Dark Navy Rum, finished in marzipan and smooth white fondant and presented with Portsmouth 100 detailing.

And for the full experience, there’s a 5cl bottle of Dark Navy Rum nestled alongside it.

A celebration of Portsmouth.
Made in Portsmouth.
Made to share this Christmas.

Pre-orders opening soon.
Join the VIP list to be first to know when the first batch of 50 is released.

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Sometimes the simplest comments mean the most. After sharing the floral-themed cake pops I created for a recent wedding,...
05/10/2026

Sometimes the simplest comments mean the most.

After sharing the floral-themed cake pops I created for a recent wedding, I received one of those lovely little comments that instantly makes you smile.

It doesn't always take a long review or lots of words to make a small business owner feel appreciated. Sometimes, a few genuine words are enough to remind you that all those hours spent creating tiny flowers, adding delicate details and making sure everything is just right were worth it.

These cake pops were designed to complement the beautiful florals from the wedding day, and I loved bringing that inspiration into something completely edible.

Never underestimate the power of a kind comment, you might just make someone's day.

Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the nex...
02/10/2026

Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker?

Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off and they want to hear from you!

If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now at https://zurl.co/Rk2pz or email us on [email protected] or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 11th December 2026.

We showed you the feedback… now let’s show you the cake behind it! A milestone birthday deserves a cake that says more t...
01/10/2026

We showed you the feedback… now let’s show you the cake behind it!

A milestone birthday deserves a cake that says more than simply “Happy 60th.” It should say something about the person celebrating it.

This one was all about the birthday boy and the things he loves, with fishing taking centre stage and, of course, his four-legged companions making an appearance too.

From the fishing scene wrapping around the cake to the handmade dogs sitting proudly on top, every element was chosen to make it personal to him.

That's what I love about bespoke cakes. You can take someone's hobbies, passions, favourite things and memories and bring them together to create something that tells their story in sugar.

And after sharing the wonderful feedback we received for this cake, it seems only right that you finally got to see the creation itself!

If someone designed a cake completely around YOU, what three things would absolutely have to be on it? 👇🏾

The secret is out… 🎁Introducing the Essence of Cake Portsmouth 100 Rum Cake Gift Box; a rich, handcrafted cake made with...
30/09/2026

The secret is out… 🎁

Introducing the Essence of Cake Portsmouth 100 Rum Cake Gift Box; a rich, handcrafted cake made with locally produced Portsmouth Distillery rum.

Beautifully presented and created to celebrate this landmark year.

Made in Portsmouth. Made for Portsmouth 100.

Join the VIP list for launch news and first access. 👇🏽

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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