A striking black cocoa buttercream cake, hand-finished with decorative gold spheres and a personalised message piped in gold across the front. Handmade to order in Brentwood, Essex — a bold choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration that calls for a bit of drama.
Sizes, servings & price
6" round, 4 layers — serves approx. 20 — £110
8" round, 4 layers — serves approx. 35 — £160
What's included
Rich black cocoa buttercream cake, smooth-coated
Decorative gold spheres
Personalised gold message across the front — a name, date, or short greeting of your choice
Collection & lead time
Collection only from Brentwood, Essex — we don't currently deliver. Please allow at least 7 days' notice; the checkout calendar opens from 7 days ahead.
Ingredients & allergens
Sponge: butter (milk), sugar, eggs, self-raising flour (gluten), cocoa, flavourings. Buttercream: butter (milk), icing sugar, vanilla, milk. Contains milk, eggs, gluten. May contain traces of nuts and soy. Contact us before ordering with any allergen requirements.
Caring for your cake
Keep refrigerated; allow 2–3 hours to reach room temperature before serving
Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the buttercream and gold detailing
Best enjoyed within 5 days of collection
Handmade to order — every cake is finished by hand, so gold detailing and sphere placement will vary slightly from the photo.
This cake comes in 6" (serves approx. 20) and 8" (serves approx. 35). It has 4 layers.
Can I add my own message?
Yes — the front of the cake is personalised in gold detailing with a name, date, or short message of your choice.
What flavour is the cake?
A rich black cocoa sponge with buttercream.
How far ahead should I order?
At least 7 days. Our checkout date-picker only opens collection dates from 7 days ahead.
Do you deliver, or is it collection only?
Collection only, from our kitchen in Brentwood, Essex.
Handcrafted Cakes and Desserts
Bespoke wedding cakes, celebration cakes, and corporate brownie and cupcake deliveries — all made by hand by Mark Mellor. Proudly based in Brentwood, Essex, delivering across London and the Southeast.
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