Baby Shower Cake Delivery London and across the UK
Why Customers Choose My Baker for Baby Shower Cake Delivery
My Baker fulfils London orders from its flagship bakery in Hendon, North West London. Beyond London, and occasionally within it, we work with a carefully selected network of vetted, trusted local baking partners across the UK. Every baby shower cake is made fresh to order and never frozen. Baby shower cakes need to arrive looking pristine, with delicate pastel decoration and any gender reveal filling intact; baking to order rather than holding stock is the only way to guarantee that. With more than 23,000 cakes delivered, we know how to get a cake with a soft, detailed finish safely to your door.
How to Choose the Right Baby Shower Cake — A Buying Guide
Styles in the Baby Shower Collection
Baby shower cakes at My Baker span several styles. Pastel buttercream finishes (blush, sage, lavender, baby blue) are the most popular, typically decorated with dried flowers, ribbons, or simple lettering. Gender reveal cakes have a coloured sponge or filling inside (pink or blue) that is hidden until the cake is cut; these need to be ordered with the reveal colour specified in the cart notes. Semi-naked designs with botanical toppings are a popular choice for more grown-up baby showers. Browse the collection on our website to see what is available.
Gender Reveal Cakes
A gender reveal cake hides the reveal colour inside the sponge or filling so it is only seen when the cake is cut. When ordering, specify your reveal colour (pink for girl, blue for boy, or an alternative of your choosing) in the cart notes. The outside of the cake gives nothing away. For a surprise reveal where you yourself do not know the gender, ask your midwife or sonographer to write the reveal colour on a sealed note and pass it to us directly via our corporate enquiry form; we will bake accordingly and you will find out when the cake is cut.
Sizing and Servings
A 6-inch round cake serves 8 to 16 people. An 8-inch serves 12 to 28, and a 10-inch serves 20 to 42. Baby showers range from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations; check the guest count before choosing your size and use the serving guidance on each product page.
Dietary Options
Baby shower cakes can be made vegan, made without gluten, made without dairy, made without eggs, made without nuts, or halal. Select your preference on the product page from the choices available. Our bakers work in kitchens where allergens are present; if you have a severe allergy triggered by traces of allergens, sadly we are not able to cater for you safely and will decline the order.
Lead Times and the 3pm Cut-Off
Most baby shower cakes on our website can be delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Next-day delivery is generally available when baker capacity allows; order by 3pm to qualify. Next-day orders carry a £10 delivery premium. For a gender reveal cake or a fully custom design, submit your brief via Design My Cake at least a week ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Shower Cake Delivery
Can I get a baby shower cake delivered the next day in London and other parts of the UK?
Yes. Next-day baby shower cake delivery is available across most London postcodes and many wider UK postcodes for orders placed on our website before 3pm. Place your order and we will handle the rest. Concerned about receiving your cake on time? Give us a call on 020 3239 4399 and we will confirm.
How does a gender reveal cake work?
A gender reveal cake looks like a standard celebration cake on the outside. When it is cut, the sponge or filling inside is coloured to reveal the baby's sex. When ordering, specify your reveal colour in the cart notes. The exterior decoration gives no indication of the colour inside, so the reveal happens at the moment of cutting. For a surprise where neither you nor your guests know the gender, contact us via our corporate enquiry form and we will arrange for the reveal colour to be passed to us confidentially.
Can I get a baby shower cake in pastel colours?
Yes. Pastel buttercream is the most popular finish in this collection. Leave your preferred colour (or colours, for an ombre effect) in the cart notes when you order and our bakers will match as closely as possible. Blush pink, sage green, lavender, and soft baby blue are the most frequently requested. For a specific colour reference, a hex code or Pantone reference helps us match more precisely.
Can a baby shower cake be made vegan or made without gluten?
Yes. A vegan baby shower cake uses plant-based sponge and plant-based buttercream, and the pastel colour finishes work just as well with plant-based ingredients. Made-without-gluten sponge holds its structure and decoration equally well. Select your requirements on the product page from the choices available.
Can I personalise a baby shower cake?
Every cake in this collection can carry a personalised message (a name, due date, or short note). We are also happy to change colour schemes at no extra cost; leave a note in the cart. For a fully custom design including specific motifs, characters, or a fully bespoke brief, share your ideas via Design My Cake and we will come back with a quote. Custom cakes need a week's notice.
Where do you deliver outside of London?
We cover many major towns and cities within the UK, including but not limited to Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool and St Albans. To understand whether we deliver in your area, simply enter your postcode in our postcode checker.