Cakes

Freshly Baked to Order

Highest Quality Ingredients

Handmade with Love

Our Range

All of our cakes are handmade, fresh and baked to order.

Layer Cakes

Nationwide Cakes

Bento Cakes

Trending

Vintage Cakes

Kids Cakes

Fruity and Floral Cakes

Number Cakes

Wedding Cakes

Disney Cakes

Layer Cakes

Nationwide Cakes

Bento Cakes

Trending

Vintage Cakes

Kids Cakes

Fruity and Floral Cakes

Number Cakes

Wedding Cakes

Disney Cakes

Prefer It Less Sweet

Discover beautifully balanced cakes, perfect for those without a big sweet tooth.

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Red Velvet Cake

Carrot Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake

Red Velvet Nationwide Cake

Bento Cakes

Summer

Nationwide Cakes

Vegan / Gluten Free

Chocolate Vintage Bento Cake - 2nd image

Why Order your Cake from us?

Handmade

All our cakes are made using the finest ingredients by our talented team of bakers & decorators.

Freshly Baked

We bake to order, 364 days a year, to guarantee your cake is fresh and delicious.

Convenient

Choose from a wide selection of cakes, that can be delivered to your door, collected in-store, or from one of our refrigerated lockers.

Next Day Delivery

Order by 4pm for next day delivery or collection, on a wide range of our cakes.

London's Most Loved Birthday Cakes — Handmade Since 2006, Delivered Nationwide

With 40+ locations across the UK and nationwide next-day delivery when you order by 4pm, Lola's is wherever you need us to be… read more

Since 2006, Lola's have been making the cakes people reach for no matter the occasion. With 40+ locations across the UK — including at King's Cross, Tottenham Court Road and Selfridges — and nationwide delivery across mainland UK Lola's is wherever you need us to be.

Every cake in this collection is handmade to order, and baked fresh by a team of over 400 bakers and decorators at our London bakery. We've been featured in 30+ national and international publications, including The New York Times, Evening Standard, Hello Magazine, and Condé Nast Traveller and rated Excellent by more verified customers on Trustpilot than any other cake brand in Britain.

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Handmade since 2006

Founded in London. Still handmade and baked to order.

Nationwide Delivery

Delivered via DPD. Arrives chilled and protected.

40+

UK locations including King's Cross, Birmingham and Manchester

Next Day UK Delivery

Order before 4pm for next day delivery (London/Greater London)

As Featured In

Lola's has been featured in over 30 national and international publications, including Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Hello Magazine

Editorial coverage by writers who order and eat. No paid placements, no sponsored content.

HELLO MAGAZINE

“no one does cakes quite like LOLA's."
Best Food Launches of 2025 →

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Featured in their guide to the best wedding cakes to buy in the UK.
Best Wedding Cakes →

HOUSE & GARDEN

"Lola's Cupcakes: For simple designs in one or two tiers."
Where to Find the Best Wedding Cakes →

OLIVE MAGAZINE

"Best for red velvet... nationwide delivery including cupcakes and brownies as well as whole celebration cakes."
Best Online Cake Delivery →

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

"Lola's Cupcakes' carts raise a smile in several of our ticket halls."
TfL Sustainable Tenants →

THE WEEK UK

Named in Best Edible Gifts for Valentine's Day: tried and tasted.
Tried and Tasted →

How Lola's Next Day Delivery Works

Order before 4pm and your cake arrives fresh the next day. All cakes are baked to order, delivered chilled in our refrigerated vans or by using insulated packaging for nationwide delivery to preserve quality in transit.

Order By	Delivery Window	Coverage	Delivery Cost	Order By	Window	Coverage	Cost
4pm (for next day)	Next day	London/Greater London	from £10.99	4pm (for next day)	Next day	London/Greater London	from £10.99
Anytime	2 days	All mainland UK postcodes via DPD	from £7.99	Anytime	2 days	All mainland UK postcodes via DPD	from £7.99

Every nationwide delivery cake arrives chilled and protected in compostable insulation, with a ring inside the box to keep the layers secure.

Reasons to Order from Lola's

Lola's has more verified Trustpilot reviews than any other cake brand in the UK - and a 4.7★ Excellent rating to match.

4.7 Excellent

Rated on Trustpilot

Excellent

#1 most reviewed cake brand in the UK

#1 most reviewed

UK Cake Brand	Trustpilot Reviews	Rating	Nationwide Delivery?	Next day delivery?	Delivered Fresh?	Brand	Reviews	Rating	Nationwide Delivery?	Next day delivery?	Delivered Fresh?
Lola's	— #1 in UK	4.7 - Excellent	Yes - coverage across the UK	Yes - coverage across the UK	Yes - coverage across the UK	Lola's	— #1 in UK	4.7 - Excellent	Yes - nationwide cake delivery	Yes - nationwide cake delivery	Yes - nationwide cake delivery
Cake Box	59,496	4.5	Yes	Yes	Yes	Cake Box	59,496	4.5	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bettys	35,610	4.7	Yes	Yes	Yes	Bettys	35,610	4.7	Yes	Yes	Yes
Patisserie Valerie	24,734	3.4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Patisserie Valerie	24,734	3.4	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cutter & Squidge	821	3.7	Yes	Yes	Yes	Cutter & Squidge	821	3.7	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hummingbird Bakery	59	2.1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Hummingbird Bakery	59	2.1	Yes	Yes	Yes

Source: Trustpilot UK, verified May 2026. View Lola's Trustpilot profile

Source: Trustpilot UK, verified May 2026. View profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you order.

Costs & Delivery Areas

How much does cake delivery cost? +

London/Greater London delivery starts from £9.99. Nationwide delivery from £7.99.

Where do you deliver? +

We deliver to all mainland UK postcodes via DPD. We also deliver across Greater London, including Central London, East London, South London and North London with our inhouse team.

Delivery Time & Speed

Can I get a birthday cake delivered tomorrow? +

Yes - order by 4pm today and we'll have your cake with you the next working day, delivered fresh to any address within Greater London.

Is same-day birthday cake delivery available? +

Yes. If you're in London, you can get same-day delivery on selected cakes through Deliveroo or Just Eat from your nearest Lola's store, subject to availability. Just open the Deliveroo or Just Eat app, search for Lola's, and check what's available near you.

Do you deliver on weekends? +

Yes - choose your preferred delivery date at checkout. We deliver 7 days a week (except Christmas Day. Bank holidays not available for postal nationwide deliveries)

Can I book a specific delivery time? +

Yes, simply select your preferred delivery date at checkout. For specific delivery requirements or larger orders, our customer service team can help.

Ordering & Personalisation

How far in advance should I order a birthday cake? +

For all designs, 2 days before 4 pm is required - and if it's last minute, next day delivery is available when you order before 4pm for selected options. Our birthday cakes are available for next day delivery when you order before 4pm, although some cakes require 2 days notice.

Can I add a personalised message to my cake? +

Yes - Lola’s offer free personalisation for all birthday cakes. Simply add your message on the product page before adding to basket and it will be piped onto the cake.

Can I add a photo to my cake? +

Yes - we do offer this for selected cakes. Upload your image on the product page before adding to the basket and it will be printed on an edible disc and placed on your cake. Available on selected designs for an additional fee. A brilliant option for milestone birthdays.

Can the cake be delivered as a surprise? +

Absolutely - just pop in the recipient's address at checkout and add a gift message. Your personal note will arrive with the cake.

Quality, Dietary & Storage

Are the cakes frozen when delivered? +

No - every cake is baked fresh to order. They're delivered chilled, not frozen. Simply remove from packaging before serving and allow to reach room temperature.

Do you have vegan and gluten-free birthday cakes? +

Yes - our range includes dedicated vegan and gluten-free options. We even offer vegan AND gluten-free options! Filter by dietary requirement on this page, or browse our full vegan and gluten-free collections.

How should I store my cake? +

Store in the fridge and best enjoyed within 48 hours of delivery. Please allow the cake to come up to room temperature for a few hours before serving. Full storage instructions are included with every order.

What is the shelf life of the cake? +

Lola's cakes are best enjoyed within 48 hours of delivery for the best taste and texture.

The Best Birthday Cakes in London — Freshly handmade to order

Every cake handmade to order — never mass-produced, never frozen, never compromised.Read More

Our most-loved birthday cakes include the Red Velvet (named 'Best for Red Velvet' by Olive Magazine), the Chocolate and Raspberry, the Salted Caramel, and our photo cake service. We do also offer two-tier celebration cakes for delivery.

Whether you need a cake in London tomorrow, a celebration cake sent to a friend anywhere in the UK, or something truly personal for a milestone birthday — you'll find it here.

Occasion	Best Sellers	Dietary Options	Delivery	Occasion	Best	Dietary	Delivery
Birthday	Red Velvet, Chocolate and Raspberry	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal available	Next Day / UK-wide	Birthday	Red Velvet, Chocolate and Raspberry	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halalavailable	Next Day / UK-wide
Milestone (18th, 21st, 50th)	Photo Cake, Fresh Berry	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal available	Next Day / UK-wide	Milestone (18th, 21st, 50th)	Photo Cake, Fresh Berry	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halalavailable	Next Day / UK-wide
Children's Birthday	Character & Theme Cakes	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal available	2 days noticeLondon/Greater London	Children's Birthday	Character & Theme Cakes	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halalavailable	2 days noticeLondon/Greater London
Corporate / Office	Logo Cupcake Boxes, Cupcake Boxes	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal available	Next Day / UK-wide	Corporate / Office	Logo Cupcake Boxes, Cupcake Boxes	Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halalavailable	Next Day / UK-wide