Our Flavours and Fillings: The Complete Guide

Vanilla sponge is light, moist, and mildly sweet. It's the more versatile base because it pairs well with every filling. If you're not sure what to pick, start with vanilla.

Chocolate sponge is rich and deep without being too heavy. It's a proper chocolate cake — not just vanilla with cocoa powder added. This base works best with chocolate ganache, white chocolate ganache, or vanilla cream. It can feel rich with fruit fillings, so if you want strawberry or raspberry, consider pairing them with vanilla sponge instead.

Vanilla cream — smooth, classic, works with everything. This is the safe choice and there's nothing wrong with safe. Kids love it. Adults love it. It lets the sponge be the star.

Chocolate ganache — made from real chocolate and cream. Thick, fudgy, intensely chocolate. Pair with chocolate sponge for a double-chocolate cake, or with vanilla sponge for contrast.

White chocolate ganache — sweeter and creamier than regular ganache, with a buttery, almost caramel-like quality. Works well with both cake bases. A popular pick for wedding cakes because of the subtle, elegant flavor.

Vanilla + strawberry — vanilla cream layered with real strawberry. Fresh, fruity, and lighter than the chocolate options. Best with vanilla sponge. This is our most-ordered filling for spring and summer celebrations.

Vanilla + raspberry — similar to the strawberry option but with a tart edge. Raspberry cuts through the sweetness of the buttercream and gives the cake more contrast. If you find most cakes too sweet, this is the filling to try.

These are the combinations our customers order most, and the ones we'd recommend if you're stuck:

• Vanilla sponge + vanilla cream — the classic. Clean, crowd-pleasing, never a mistake.
• Chocolate sponge + chocolate ganache — for chocolate lovers. Rich and satisfying.
• Vanilla sponge + vanilla + raspberry — fresh, balanced, slightly tart. Great for summer.
• Vanilla sponge + white chocolate ganache — subtle and elegant. Popular for weddings.
• Chocolate sponge + white chocolate ganache — the contrast of dark sponge and sweet white filling works really well.

Can't decide? Use our cake calculator to build your order, or ask us for a recommendation based on your event.