When our lil girl was 2 turning 3 in Covid we were juggling full time work and nursery closure. The days were long and we made them longer by setting rules about screens etc like typical type A parents. Before nap time Clemmie and her dad would watch a Cupcake Jemma video to wind down and that was it. I think she has had a C&D cake every year since then. Always delicious and a slightly traumatic (for the parents) but happy reminder of the joy that watching someone do what they love gave a tiny lil toddler that has carried on to this day.
Easy to order, booked a week out, and even requested modification after ordering with no issue or delay, and picked up at the Soho location on a busy rainy day, but they boxed it up so well that I had no issue transporting it all the way to Harringay via the tube. The cake itself was top quality and probably the most delicious lemon raspberry cake I've ever had. The small cake was more than enough to feed 10 people due to how rich and indulgent it was. I'm quite impressed on how well they made and decorated the cake as specified by my instructions. Looking forward to the next birthday so I can order another cake from this wonderful bakery!
Unfortunately, I didn't get to taste it as I was very busy hosting the event. But all my guests and families gave great reviews on the taste and texture of the cake. So we will definitely be ordering for our next events. Thanks so much.
From the online form and pictures I had imagined the printed photo on the top would be cut to a circle, but it was square. Would have also been ideal if there was a space on the form to add notes. Otherwise the cake was great!
We loved the cake! It was super fun and tasted great. The print did have a line across it which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5, but I guess these things happen.
This cake is perfect every time and it’s exactly how we want it. The flavour is undeniable and we’ll always be purchasing our cakes with you!!! Very happy customer!
I emailed and complained about the terrible delivery experience that got close to ruining the entire day. All that was done was I was refunded the delivery fee.
Loved the cake, icing was perfect and tasted delicious. Also delivered on time!
One small issue - I ordered blue writing on a light blue cake. In the website builder it made it look like this would be dark blue writing on a light blue cake, however when it arrived the writing was in the same colour as the rest of the cake so I had to go over it in a darker colour.
The ordering process and cake itself were wonderful. My only complaint is the location in Wandsworth was extremely hard to find, there was no one answering the phone for the Saturday pickup and they closed at 2! I nearly had an anxiety attack trying to get there in time. Regretfully, I was quite short with the woman who kindly stayed behind to hand it over to me. I would suggest putting a sandwich board closer to the road so people can find it more easily.
Since Day One we've been fanatical about baking, and we've stayed true to our roots ever since Jemma began Crumbs & Doilies way back in 2006. We only ever use the finest ingredients, and every one of our bakes is made to exacting standards by people who truly love to bake. We're obsessive about cake, and fanatical about customer service.
Since Day One we've been fanatical about baking, and we've stayed true to our roots ever since Jemma began Crumbs & Doilies way back in 2006. We only ever use the finest ingredients, and every one of our bakes is made to exacting standards by people who truly love to bake. We're obsessive about cake, and fanatical about customer service.
EVERYTHING Freshly Baked
We never use frozen sponge or store our bakes - everything at Crumbs & Doilies is freshly baked. Whether it's a three tier wedding cake from our main bakery or a Choc Chip New York Cookie from C&D Soho everything we do is made on site on the day.
We never use frozen sponge or store our bakes - everything at Crumbs & Doilies is freshly baked. Whether it's a three tier wedding cake from our main bakery or a Choc Chip New York Cookie from C&D Soho everything we do is made on site on the day.
Customer Service that goes above and beyond
Great cakes are nothing without great customer service, and we pride ourselves on having a team that goes above and beyond. We're always available over phone and email to help arrange or amend orders, and we love to talk cake.
Great cakes are nothing without great customer service, and we pride ourselves on having a team that goes above and beyond. We're always available over phone and email to help arrange or amend orders, and we love to talk cake.
The finest ingredients available
Crumbs & Doilies only ever uses the finest ingredients available. All our butter is supplied by Lescure, our flour is organic from Doves Farm, our sugar is always from sugar cane and not beet, our eggs are organic and free range and we use Callebaut Chocolate and Cocoa in our bakes.
Crumbs & Doilies only ever uses the finest ingredients available. All our butter is supplied by Lescure, our flour is organic from Doves Farm, our sugar is always from sugar cane and not beet, our eggs are organic and free range and we use Callebaut Chocolate and Cocoa in our bakes.
All additions and inclusions made in house
We make all our inclusions, such as caramels, curds, meringues, fruit goos, chocolate truffles and more fresh from scratch in house every day. There's rarely a moment when we're not caramelising white chocolate, or bubbling fresh raspberries, to ensure everything in our cakes and bakes is as good as it can be.
We make all our inclusions, such as caramels, curds, meringues, fruit goos, chocolate truffles and more fresh from scratch in house every day. There's rarely a moment when we're not caramelising white chocolate, or bubbling fresh raspberries, to ensure everything in our cakes and bakes is as good as it can be.
Bespoke customisations and options available
We pride ourselves on being able to offer customisations and bespoke options wherever possible to ensure your order is exactly as you want it. From custom decoration to edible printing if you've got something special in mind get in touch to see if we can help.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer customisations and bespoke options wherever possible to ensure your order is exactly as you want it. From custom decoration to edible printing if you've got something special in mind get in touch to see if we can help.
Fast, reliable delivery in London and the UK
We offer an exceptional hand delivery service for all our Cakes and Cupcakes across London and within the M25, with each order travelling direct from our bakery to your door, and if you're in the UK we ship Brownies and Cookies overnight on the afternoon they're baked so they arrive fresh as can be.
We offer an exceptional hand delivery service for all our Cakes and Cupcakes across London and within the M25, with each order travelling direct from our bakery to your door, and if you're in the UK we ship Brownies and Cookies overnight on the afternoon they're baked so they arrive fresh as can be.
Sharing recipes with the world since 2010
We've been sharing our recipes on the Cupcake Jemma channel on YouTube for nearly 15 years, and we're thrilled to have built up a loyal and passionate fan base who share the love of baking.
We've been sharing our recipes on the Cupcake Jemma channel on YouTube for nearly 15 years, and we're thrilled to have built up a loyal and passionate fan base who share the love of baking.
Employee owned & led, no outside investors
As a small independent business we've never taken outside investment or had to compromise on quality for the sake of profitability and that's the way we like it.
As a small independent business we've never taken outside investment or had to compromise on quality for the sake of profitability and that's the way we like it.
Cake originators
Although there's no shortage of other bakeries with 'similar' bakes to ours we strive each day to be true baking originators, so whether it's one of our unique cake creations, a piece of Caramel Cornflake Brownie or a just-warm New York Cookie you can be sure nothing will beat the Crumbs & Doilies original.
Although there's no shortage of other bakeries with 'similar' bakes to ours we strive each day to be true baking originators, so whether it's one of our unique cake creations, a piece of Caramel Cornflake Brownie or a just-warm New York Cookie you can be sure nothing will beat the Crumbs & Doilies original.
Trusted by thousands of Happy Cake Lovers
With over a thousand five star reviews of our Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies and Brownies you can be sure you're in good hands when you order a bake from Crumbs & Doilies. We aways take exceptional care to deliver great cakes and a great experience.
With over a thousand five star reviews of our Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies and Brownies you can be sure you're in good hands when you order a bake from Crumbs & Doilies. We aways take exceptional care to deliver great cakes and a great experience.
