According to a bakery survey, it is estimated that 90% of people who buy cakes for occasions and parties do not book them in advance; they   pick a readymade one or book their order on the same day they require the cake. Well this is mainly done because you want the cake fresh but it also poses some restrictions as you may not get the flavour or design of your choice if you order it at the last moment. This is a common problem many people face on occasions like Valentine's Day when everybody is rushing to buy a cake which leads to many people having to buy what is  ready since most same day cake London bakers will limit the size of the cakes; they will bake more of  smaller cakes as they tend to sell faster. To avoid disappointment and get the best cake you must keep these points in mind.   

Cost of the special order cakes

Placing order with a same day cake London baker does not mean you need to pay more; in fact many of the bakers  offer  discount for cakes ordered in advance. You must shop around and make sure the bakers you consult offer competitive process for the cakes since you are giving them time to prepare the cakes and not a last moment order. Also make sure to sit and discuss the order carefully and make sure the order and design is unique since this is the main reason for placing the order in advance.

Make sure the baker makes a combined cake

A major mistake many people make when ordering cakes from same day cake London bakers is not ordering a variety of flavours. This is important since not each person will like chocolate or vanilla so asking the baker to combine the flavours offers a better cake which will be enjoyed by more people at the party. The cake should be broken up in to three flavours depending on its size which should include chocolate, vanilla and fruit cake which are the most popular cakes flavours. The baker should not charge extra for using three or more flavours  since the cakes is sold as per its weight and  it only involves joining three flavours under a layer of icing .

Include tasty accompaniments with the cake.

It is also important to make sure you get fruit and chocolate syrups and other liquids like custard which can be combined with the cake to make it taste and look better. Everybody has had plain cake presented to them in the past so adding a twist to the cakes presentation will surely have an impression on the guests.

Most of the supplies will be available at the same day cake London baker since they usually have all the accompaniments and accessories required for cakes. Make sure you consult them for some advice on items you could add to the cake to make is more appealing.