Find Out Why Lambeth Cakes Are Trending! ft. @threelittlepiggiesbakery

This classic comeback is OTT – and we’re here for it!

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Lambeth cakes are back. This time, with a new modern twist on the old classic.  

Kitschy and ornate with a fun retro-vibe that hints at the ‘60s and ‘70s, it’s a trend that’s raising smiles 😀.

Bright, over-the-top, and lovingly decorated TO-THE-MAX, we’re talking layers (and more layers) of buttercream, pastel colours and piping techniques.

Vintage but Vogue

Originally popular in the 1930s, the Lambeth cake was the bee’s knees with its elegant design of piped borders and layers of intricate and elaborate patterns like shells, scallops and pearls using royal icing. This time around (and avoiding teeth breakage 😂) it’s all about using soft, delicious buttercream to recreate that nostalgic effect.

Glazed cherry? One tier or three?

This isn’t a time to be shy. Lambeth cakes are a pure extrovert. And when it comes to layers of piped, coloured buttercream – add as many as you dare. A frilly cake? What’s not to like?! 😍

Your rules

The Lambeth cake design is PERFECT for experimenting and having fun – we’re obsessed! Different colours, patterns, finishes, decorations… The choice is yours.

Unleash your inner artist

Here are some of our go-to products that’ll help you design and create your very own piece of Lambeth art:

Lazy baker’s guide to a show-stopping Lambeth

Who doesn’t love a shortcut now and again 😉 Now you can make your own delicious Swiss Meringue Buttercream IN MINUTES with the easy-peasy colourful Cake Cream range. Fantastic for piping and creating a super smooth finish on your cakes. You’ll be frosting like a pro! 👌

Piping for days

Say hello to the perfect piping bag! And for piping up loads of ruffles, stars, flowers – and so much more – check out these top piping nozzles.

Colour fest

For more colours than you can shake a stick at, have a peep at this food colouring and choose from the whole spectrum.

Smooth operator

Make easy work of all that decorating with a revolving cake stand and non-slip pad. And don’t forget to reach for your side smoother for a perfectly professional finish.

More = more

When it comes to embellishing Lambeth cakes, there’s no such thing as too much. From flowers to mermaid tails, from vintage lace to moons and stars, there’s a gorgeous range of edible decorations and colourful sprinkles to explore.

SUPER TOP TIPS?

Our mega-talented Brand Ambassador, Emma from @threelittlepiggiesbakery shares her Lambeth secrets here…

👍 Don’t worry about getting a really sharp neat edge on the top of your cake – you’re gonna cover it up!

❄️CHILL your base until it’s hard before you start to pipe

🤭 Make sure your buttercream is the right consistency to hold the lines of the nozzle – no-one wants a droopy Lambeth!

🙌 Avoid smudging by piping the layer around the bottom and top, then chilling for 5 mins before adding the next colour or row

😅 DON’T PANIC if you mess up! The beauty of these cakes is that you can always add more piping to cover up mistakes.

We can’t get enough of Emma’s super striking designs 😍 And we totally agree that the most important thing is to have FUN, express yourself and create something you LOVE! 💗