Every birthday table has its own list of needs. One guest is coeliac, another is vegan, someone is cutting out sugar, someone else is living with diabetes or following keto. Too often that means a separate plate for some guests, or nothing at all. We believe a birthday cake should be the one thing everyone can share.

This guide explains what to look for in a gluten free birthday cake in London, what makes our cakes different and how to order a cake online and collect it from our cafe in Cabot Square, Canary Wharf.

Why a gluten free birthday cake can be hard to find in London

London has wonderful bakeries, but many make a gluten free version or a vegan version of a cake, rarely both at once, and the gluten free version often still contains eggs, dairy and plenty of sugar. If your guests have more than one dietary need, you can end up ordering two or three different cakes. We wanted one cake that works for everyone at the table.

What makes a Yummzy cake different

• 100% gluten free: baked with almond flour and a touch of coconut flour, never wheat. Our cakes are created, baked and decorated in a kitchen that does not handle gluten.
• Vegan: no eggs and no dairy, made with plant based milks and coconut yoghurt.
• No added sugar: sweetened with organic stevia and non GMO erythritol from corn, which makes our cakes a natural choice for a sugar free birthday cake.
• Low carb and keto friendly: every whole cake lists its approximate macros per slice, and all of them come in at under 5g total carbohydrate per slice.
• Made to order in small batches in Canary Wharf, so your cake is baked for your celebration.

Our gluten free and vegan celebration cakes

You can see every cake together in our celebration cakes collection.

For chocolate lovers

• Triple Choco Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Tender chocolate cake made with single estate cacao, covered in rich chocolate frosting and chocolate sauce, with a surprise heart of chocolate frosting in the middle. About 3.9g total carbs per slice.
• Exotic Black Forest Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Chocolate sponge sandwiched with a deep kirsch frosting and finished in a decadent chocolate glaze. About 3.9g total carbs per slice.
• Choco Stwawby Dreammm Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Chocolate sponge filled with fruity strawberry frosting and covered in chocolate glaze. About 3.9g total carbs per slice.
• Choco Orange Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). A chocolate layer and an orange layer made with single estate cacao, all under a rich chocolate glaze. About 4.8g total carbs per slice.
• ChocoMel Truffle Teasecake Whole Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Our take on cheesecake without the cheese: a deep chocolate almond base, a coconut, vanilla and chocolate middle and a caramel top. About 4.7g total carbs per slice.

For coffee lovers and bigger tables

• Cappuccino Cake (16 to 20 slices). Three sponge layers and three creamy layers: chocolate mousse, coffee frosting and vanilla cream, finished with pure cacao. About 4.9g total carbs per slice, if cut into 16.
• Breakthrough Tiramisu Cake (16 to 18 slices). Vanilla and decaf coffee sponge layers frosted with a non alcoholic Irish cream frosting and dusted with dark cacao. About 2.6g total carbs per slice, if cut into 18.

For light, fruity and classic flavours

• Bery Lemony Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Refreshing lemon cake with a sour cherry frosting. About 3.4g total carbs per slice.
• StrawNilla Fusion Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Delicate vanilla cake sandwiched and frosted with strawberry frosting, a favourite with Victoria sponge lovers. About 2.9g total carbs per slice.
• Illie Vanillie (9 inch, 16 slices). Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting, simple and elegant for anyone who prefers gentle flavours. About 2.9g total carbs per slice.
• Caramilla Blondie Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Multi layered vanilla cake with our homemade caramel sauce and caramel frosting, available in caramel, caramel and pink or caramel and blue. About 3.1g total carbs per slice.
• Maple Pecan Cake (9 inch, 16 slices). Soft cake with a delicate maple flavour and pecans, made without maple syrup to keep it low carb. About 3.1g total carbs per slice.

How to choose the right cake for your table

• Most guests: our 9 inch cakes are cut into 16 slices, which suits most birthday gatherings and office celebrations.
• A larger group: the Cappuccino Cake gives 16 to 20 slices and the Breakthrough Tiramisu Cake gives 16 to 18 slices.
• Mixed tastes: the Triple Choco Cake is a safe favourite for chocolate lovers, while the StrawNilla Fusion Cake and Illie Vanillie suit anyone who prefers a lighter, classic sponge.
• A colour theme: the Caramilla Blondie Cake comes in caramel, caramel and pink or caramel and blue.
• Strict keto: the lowest carb options listed are the Breakthrough Tiramisu Cake, StrawNilla Fusion Cake and Illie Vanillie. Our FAQs explain that cakes decorated with fruit are less suited to a strict ketogenic diet.

How to order and collect your cake in Canary Wharf

1. Choose your cake online from the list above.
2. Personalise it. Each cake page has a space for the message you would like written on the cake and your chosen theme.
3. Pick your collection date. Please allow a minimum of 3 days, so we can bake your cake fresh. Fully customised cakes may need more time. If you need a cake sooner, please contact us before you order.
4. Collect from our cafe at 18-19 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PZ, on the date you chose. You can find our opening hours on our cafe page.

Once home, keep your cake in the fridge and cling filmed. Most of our cakes keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen, and each product page gives the storage details for that cake.

Sugar free and keto birthday cakes in London

If you are looking for a sugar free birthday cake in London, or a keto cake that still feels like a proper celebration, every cake above qualifies. There is no added sugar in any of them, and the carbohydrate figures on each product page make it easy to plan. For guests living with diabetes, our FAQs explain how our cakes are made so you can decide what suits them best.

A cake shop in Canary Wharf you can visit

Yummzy is also a cafe, so you can visit us in Cabot Square before you order, try a slice from the counter with a coffee and choose your favourite flavour in person. It is a simple way to be sure the birthday cake you order is the one you will love. If you would like to read more about gluten free and low sugar living, visit our blog.

Allergen information

All our cakes contain almonds and are not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. Maple Pecan Cake also contains pecans, and we handle other nuts in our kitchen. Each product page lists the full ingredients and allergens, and our FAQs have more detail. If you have any questions, please contact us before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy a gluten free birthday cake in Canary Wharf?

You can order a Yummzy celebration cake online and collect it from our cafe and cake shop at 18-19 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PZ. Every cake we make is 100% gluten free, vegan and made with no added sugar.

How far in advance do I need to order?

Please allow a minimum of 3 days. You choose your pickup date on the cake's product page when you order. Fully customised cakes may need more time, and if you need a cake sooner, please contact us first.

Can I collect my cake from the cafe?

Yes. Our whole celebration cakes are collection only, from our cafe at 18-19 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, on the pickup date you choose when you order. Our opening hours are on our cafe page.

Are your cakes safe for someone with coeliac disease?

Everything Yummzy makes is 100% gluten free. We do not use gluten containing ingredients, and our products are created, baked and decorated in a kitchen that does not handle gluten. Please read our FAQs for the full details, and note that all our cakes contain almonds.

Do you make sugar free and keto birthday cakes?

Yes. All our cakes are made with no added sugar, sweetened with organic stevia and non GMO erythritol from corn, and our whole cakes list under 5g total carbohydrate per slice on their product pages.

Can I add a message to my cake?

Yes. Each cake page has a space for the message you would like written on the cake and the theme you have in mind.

Ready to plan the celebration? Browse our celebration cakes, choose your collection date and we will have your cake ready for you in Cabot Square.