The same cake can become a different cake just by changing the filling. If you're after a Lotus cake, a Nutella cake, a pistachio cake or a blueberry cake, here's how they differ, who each one suits, and how to choose when you order.
Filling isn't the same as cake flavour
- Cake flavour: the taste of the cake itself. Ours is chocolate, with vanilla in selected cities if booked a day ahead.
- Filling: what goes inside the cake with the cream. That's what we compare here.
So you can have a chocolate cake with a Lotus filling or with a blueberry filling, and they'll taste quite different.
The five fillings at a glance
| Filling | Taste | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Cream | Light and neutral | Children, and anyone who avoids rich desserts |
| Nutella | Chocolate and hazelnut | Chocolate lovers |
| Blueberry | Sweet with a little tartness | Anyone who wants less sweetness |
| Lotus | Biscuit and caramel | Fans of toasted, biscuity tastes |
| Pistachio | Nutty | Anyone who wants something different |
Lotus cake
A Lotus cake tastes of biscuit and caramel and goes well with coffee, so it suits gatherings. For a small size, try the martini cake with Lotus.
Nutella cake
With a chocolate cake, a Nutella cake gives you a clear chocolate taste. See the options in chocolate cake, ready to order. It contains hazelnuts, so check for nut allergies among your guests.
Pistachio cake
A pistachio cake has a nutty taste and makes a nice change from the usual. It also contains nuts.
Blueberry cake
Our berry filling is blueberry, with a tartness that cuts the sweetness of the cream, so many people find it lighter than Lotus or Nutella. You can try it in a small size with the two-tier mini cake.
Cream: the safe choice
If you don't know someone's taste, or the cake is for children, cream pleases most people, and its light taste lets the cake flavour come through.
Fillings by occasion
| Occasion | Suggested filling | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A child's birthday | Cream | Light, and suits most children |
| A gathering with coffee | Lotus | Biscuit goes well with coffee |
| A gift for a chocolate lover | Nutella | A stronger chocolate taste |
| After a heavy meal | Blueberry | The tartness balances the sweetness |
| A different kind of gift | Pistachio | Not always what people expect |
Try before a big occasion
Torn between two fillings? Order a small size a few days before and taste it:
- Martini: you choose two fillings, so you can try both in one order.
- Cup: one filling, serving 1–2.
- Two-tier mini cake: 2+4 inch serves 3–4, enough to get the family's opinion.
For bigger groups, see large cakes.
How to choose when you order
- Open a cake from birthday cakes or any other section.
- Pick the size and filling.
- The price of each option shows straight away on the product page.
- In Design Your Cake, the filling comes right after the shape.
Most of our cakes offer all five. Some have fewer, and products like packages have fixed options.
Common questions
Which filling suits children?
Cream, for its light taste. Nutella is a second choice if there's no nut allergy.
Does the filling change the price?
It can, depending on the size and filling. The price shows on the product page as you choose.
Can I have two fillings in one cake?
Most cakes take one. The martini cake lets you choose two.
Can I get a Lotus cake today?
Yes, in a regular size while a slot is open. Large sizes need a day's notice. See the delivery page.
What about allergies?
If anyone has an allergy, contact customer service before ordering. Nutella and pistachio contain nuts.
Choose your filling and start from birthday cakes, or build your own in Design Your Cake.
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