The Sweetest Way to Personalise a Cake Sometimes, the best cakes aren’t just delicious — they tell a story. Edible print cakes (also known as photo cakes) have become one of the most popular ways to make a celebration truly personal. From birthdays and weddings to company milestones and themed parties, an edible image can turn any cake into a one-of-a-kind showpiece. At Jack and Beyond, we love helping our customers bring their ideas to life — literally — with edible print cakes and treats that taste every bit as good as they look. What Is an Edible Print Cake? An edible print cake features an image printed directly onto an edible icing sheet using special food-grade inks. The image...
Celebrate Every Occasion in Style London knows how to celebrate — from birthdays and engagements to baby showers, office parties, and everything in between. And what’s a celebration without cake? At Jack and Beyond, we believe every occasion deserves something truly delicious (and beautiful) to mark the moment. Whether you’re hosting a big bash or a small gathering, we’ve rounded up the best cakes to order in London for every type of celebration. Birthday Cakes That Steal the Show A birthday cake should be as unforgettable as the day itself. Our classic Double Chocolate Cake is always a favourite, rich and fudgy with layers of silky mascarpone chocolate frosting. For those who love something fruity and light, our Frosted Victoria...
If there’s one thing we know from watching social media, food trends don’t just evolve — they explode. One moment a cake is a local favourite, the next it’s on every TikTok feed in the world. At Jack and Beyond, we love keeping an eye on what’s hot so we can bring fresh inspiration (and maybe a new creation) to our Battersea bakery. Let’s take a look at what’s catching fire in the cake world for 2025–26 — the trends, flavours, and visual statements that are making mouths water and feeds stop scrolling. What Makes a Cake Go Viral Before diving into specific trends, it’s useful to understand why some cakes go viral. The ones that tend to blow up...
Beautiful, Natural, and (Sometimes) Tricky Few things make a cake look as effortlessly elegant as fresh flowers. Whether it’s a simple buttercream cake with a few seasonal blooms or a full floral showstopper, fresh botanicals can turn your bake into a masterpiece. But here’s the catch — not every flower is safe to put on a cake. Some are toxic, some wilt quickly, and others can affect the flavour of your buttercream. So, if you’re planning to decorate with flowers, it’s important to do it safely and thoughtfully. Step 1: Choose the Right Flowers When decorating cakes with fresh blooms, always start by choosing non-toxic and pesticide-free flowers. Some popular safe choices include: Roses Peonies Dahlias Carnations Chrysanthemums Eucalyptus (for...
When a Good Idea Goes Wrong in the Oven At Jack and Beyond, we love experimenting in the kitchen. Baking is part science, part art, and sometimes our experiments don’t quite turn out the way we imagined. One of our biggest lessons? Low-sugar cakes sound great in theory, but in practice, they can be more “oops” than “yum.” The Role of Sugar in Cake Baking Most people think sugar’s only job in cake is to make it sweet — but it’s actually so much more than that. Sugar helps create a soft, fluffy sponge by trapping air when it’s beaten with butter and eggs. It also keeps cakes moist, gives them their golden colour, and balances flavours. Take too much...
