Red Velvet Cake Delivery London and across the UK
Red velvet cake delivery across London and the UK. That signature deep-red sponge with cream cheese frosting, handmade to order in house or by vetted local bakers, and delivered fresh to your door. Never frozen.
Red velvet is one of our most popular celebration flavours. The colour makes it a natural centrepiece for birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day. Most cakes on our website are ready within 24 to 48 hours.
Need it tomorrow? Order by 3pm for next-day delivery across London and the UK, 7 days a week.
Why Customers Choose My Baker for Red Velvet 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 red velvet cake is made fresh to order and never frozen. The cream cheese frosting that defines a good red velvet needs to be fresh; it doesn't hold up well after freezing and thawing. Baking to order is the only way we can guarantee the texture is right. With more than 23,000 cakes delivered, we know how to get a red velvet cake to your celebration in perfect condition.
How to Choose the Right Red Velvet Cake
What Makes a Red Velvet Cake?
Red velvet is a lightly cocoa-flavoured sponge with a distinctive deep-red colour, paired with tangy cream cheese frosting. The flavour sits between chocolate and vanilla: richer than vanilla, but softer and less intense than a full chocolate cake. The red colour and white frosting contrast makes it one of the most photogenic cakes in the collection.
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. Red velvet is a medium-weight sponge, similar in density to a vanilla cake. Our product pages include serving guidance for every cake.
Dietary Options for Red Velvet
Our red velvet cakes can be made vegan (the cream cheese frosting is replaced with a plant-based alternative that keeps the same tangy finish), made without gluten, made without dairy, made without eggs, made without nuts, or halal. Just 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 red velvet cakes on our website can be delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Next-day delivery across London and the UK is generally available when baker capacity allows; order by 3pm to qualify. Next-day orders carry a £10 delivery premium. For a fully custom design, we recommend submitting your brief via Design My Cake at least a week ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions About Red Velvet Cake Delivery
Can I get a red velvet cake delivered the next day in London and other parts of the UK?
Yes. Next-day red velvet 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'll handle the rest. Concerned about receiving your cake on time? Give us a call on 020 3239 4399 and we'll confirm.
Does red velvet taste like chocolate?
Not quite. Red velvet contains a small amount of cocoa, which gives it a subtle chocolate undertone, but the flavour is milder and less sweet than a chocolate cake. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy counterpoint that you won't find on a standard chocolate sponge. Think of red velvet as its own category rather than a variation of chocolate.
Can I get a vegan or made-without-gluten red velvet cake?
Yes. A vegan red velvet cake replaces butter, eggs, and dairy (including the cream cheese frosting) with plant-based alternatives. The frosting uses a plant-based cream cheese that keeps the same tangy finish. Made-without-gluten versions use specialist flour blends. The colour and flavour come through just as strongly. Select your dietary requirements on the product page from the choices available.
Can I personalise a red velvet cake or have one designed from scratch?
Every cake in this collection can carry a personalised message (a name, age, or short note). We're also happy to change colour schemes at no extra cost; leave us a note in the cart. For a fully custom design, share your brief via Design My Cake and we'll come back to you with a quote. Custom cakes typically need a week's notice.
How should I store a red velvet cake after delivery?
Red velvet cakes with cream cheese frosting should be kept cool. Store in a cool room or the fridge if you're not serving it within a few hours. The cream cheese frosting can soften in warm environments. Take the cake out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving so the sponge returns to its best texture.
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.