Vanilla Cake – Classic, Fluffy & Full of Flavour

Craving a classic? Our Vanilla Cake is a timeless favourite - fluffy, soft and layered with velvety vanilla buttercream. Whether you're planning a party, gifting a loved one or just treating yourself, this beautifully baked vanilla sponge cake is the perfect choice.

Lovingly handmade by our expert bakers, this bestselling cake is available for London delivery or in-store collection from our bakeries.

A Fluffy Vanilla Cake That Tastes as Good as It Looks

If you’ve been searching for the perfect fluffy vanilla cake recipe brought to life, this one delivers in every way. Made with the finest vanilla cake ingredients, including real vanilla extract and a light sponge, each bite is rich, soft and satisfying.

Our Vanilla Cake takes the charm of a basic vanilla cake recipe and elevates it into a bakery-quality showstopper that’s anything but ordinary.

Your Go-To Vanilla Birthday Cake

Celebrating a birthday? This makes the perfect vanilla birthday cake for all ages. It’s ideal for personalisation - add a message, choose your size and let us handle the baking and decorating.

From kids’ parties to elegant gatherings, vanilla is a crowd-pleaser - and our version is one of London’s favourites. If you’re asking yourself, “how to make vanilla cake without the mess?” Let us do it for you.

Baked Fresh Daily in London

No need to scroll endlessly for the best vanilla cake recipe UK or figure out how to make a vanilla cake from scratch. Our cakes are baked fresh each day in our London bakery using carefully tested vanilla cake recipes that ensure quality, consistency and flavour.

Need it made without gluten? We also offer a delicious made without gluten vanilla cake alternative - so everyone can enjoy a slice.

Why Choose Our Vanilla Sponge Cake?

Light, fluffy sponge made with premium vanilla
Smooth, creamy vanilla buttercream between each layer
Ideal for birthdays, weddings or everyday celebrations
Customisable with your own message
Available in a variety of sizes
Freshly baked and available for delivery in London
Made using a tried-and-tested easy vanilla cake recipe that tastes homemade

A Cake That’s Always in Style

There’s a reason the vanilla sponge cake has stood the test of time. It's simple, elegant, and adaptable for any occasion. Whether you're after a basic vanilla cake recipe you don’t have to make yourself or a beautifully presented cake to impress guests, this one’s a winner.

We’ve taken everything you love about an easy vanilla cake recipe and added our signature Hummingbird flair.

Delivery Across London

Looking for a vanilla cake near me? We offer reliable London delivery straight to your door, so you don’t need to worry about finding the time (or the recipe). Place your order online and choose your preferred delivery date or collect in-store at one of our London locations.

Perfect for last-minute surprises or planned celebrations, this is the vanilla cake recipe UK locals love - without the need for baking.

Order Online Today

No whisking, no measuring, no stress. Just a perfectly baked vanilla cake that’s rich in flavour and expertly finished.

Whether you’re gifting, celebrating or just indulging, order your Vanilla Cake from The Hummingbird Bakery today and enjoy London delivery you can count on.

Beautifully simple, perfectly soft - this is the Vanilla Cake you’ll come back to again and again.