Personalised Birthday Cake Ideas

There is nothing better than getting a cake that is specific to you. With a custom-made cake, you can make someone’s birthday extra special by giving them a bespoke treat to commemorate the day. Here are just a few things to consider if you’re planning to get someone in your life a personalised birthday cake.

1. Write A Custom Message

In many ways, a birthday cake can be similar to a birthday card – you have the opportunity to write the guest of honour a message that truly speaks to your relationship with them; this can be via hand-piping or an acrylic cake topper, depending on your choice and the message's complexity. Keep the writing short and sweet for best results, but think about how you can best convey a personal and fun message within the confines of the cake. 

2. Match The Party’s Theme

If you're presenting the cake at a party, then it can help to bring these two elements together; the party may have a theme, and a cake that matches it will stand out even better. For children, this could be a picture of their favourite fictional character or TV show. If it's an adult party that doesn't have a clear theme, why not centre the cake around their favourite sports team or chocolate bar instead? Ultimately, you want a design that matches the person celebrating and the tone or theme of the birthday itself.

3. Choose The Right Flavour

A simple yet essential element is the flavour – you have to make sure it’s one the special guest will enjoy. Everyone in the home might end up with a slice of cake, but the birthday boy or girl should be your first and top consideration. For their day, they deserve a cake that they will love to look at and taste; if you don’t know their favourite flavour, don’t be afraid to ask around. Anything is possible today too, from something simple like lemon to something more elaborate like black forest gateau.

4. Get A Good Colour Scheme

Colour is a core part of anything visual, and cakes are no exception – a complementary colour scheme helps the cake stand out and look lovely in the process. Nearly everyone has a favourite colour, and matching this can go a long way towards making the cake more personal. Don’t just default to blue for boys or pink for girls; think about the colour they like best.
 
At Crusty’s Bakery, we can give you high-quality, bespoke cake designs – letting you decide every element from writing and colour to theme and more. Get in touch today and we can begin making the cake you have in mind.