Got happy news and want to share it with something better than a text message? A pregnancy announcement cake lets the news land the moment someone sees it, and it makes for great photos. Here are our designs, which size suits telling just your husband or the whole family, short lines to write on the cake, and how to time it so the surprise stays a surprise.
Three designs to announce a pregnancy
Mommy-to-be cake: says it plainly
The Mommy-to-be cake is pink with "Mommy to be" written on it, a drawing of a pregnant mum holding her bump with a red heart on it, and colourful sprinkles around it. It works for telling the family, or as a gift for the mum-to-be herself.
- Size: 6 inch round, serves 6–8.
- Fillings: cream, Nutella, Lotus, pistachio.
- Add a name or short line of up to 25 characters on the cake or the board, in the writing colour you choose.
I'm Pregnant meme cake: for a laugh
The I'm Pregnant meme cake is white with the well-known meme picture and the words «أنا حامل» ("I'm pregnant"), surrounded by pink and blue cream roses and butterflies. It's made for breaking the news to your husband or family in a way that gets them laughing.
- Sizes: 6 inch (serves 6–8) and 8 inch (serves 12–16).
- All five fillings: cream, Nutella, blueberry, Lotus, pistachio.
- Optional writing on the base.
Plus One cake: a gentle hint
The Plus One cake is cream-coloured with a baby peeking over a line and the words «نفر زيادة» ("one more"). People need a second to work it out, and that pause is what makes the reaction.
- Sizes: 6 to 12 inch, serving 6 to 32.
- All five fillings, with optional writing on the cake.
- The 12 inch needs booking a day ahead.
Which size?
It depends on who you're telling:
| Telling | Design | Size | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just your husband | I'm Pregnant meme or Mommy-to-be | 6 inch | 6–8 |
| Your parents or his | Any of the three | 8 inch | 12–16 |
| A big family get-together | Plus One | 10 inch | 20–24 |
| A large gathering | Plus One | 12 inch (a day ahead) | 28–32 |
If you're between two sizes, go for the larger one. The full chart is in our cake size guide.
Short lines to write
Writing is limited to 25 characters, so keep it short and clear:
- "Daddy soon"
- "Grandma and Grandpa soon"
- "Baby on the way"
- "Our family is growing"
Pick the line for whoever sees the cake first. More ideas are in what to write on a cake.
Keeping the surprise
- Pick a slot well before the moment: we deliver in three slots, 9am–2pm, 2pm–7pm and 7pm–midnight. For an evening reveal, the afternoon slot gives you time to hide the cake.
- Or pick it up yourself: branch pickup is available in every city except Unaizah, so nobody else answers the door.
- Book large sizes early: the 12 inch needs a day's notice. Regular sizes can be booked for the same day while a slot is open; outside Riyadh, the morning slot closes at 11pm the day before.
- Have a phone ready: the first few seconds are the ones you'll want to watch again.
After the announcement: the gender reveal
When it's time to reveal boy or girl, the Gender Reveal cake hides a blue or pink centre that shows when you cut it. For just the two of you, there's the Gender Reveal Cup.
See every design in gender reveal cakes.
Delivery
- Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Qatif, Al-Ahsa, Makkah, Madinah, Buraydah and Unaizah. The designs in this article are available in all nine.
- Fee: 29 SAR, free for orders from 300 SAR.
- Cake flavour: chocolate, with vanilla in selected cities, booked a day ahead.
Full details are on the delivery page.
Common questions
How do I announce a pregnancy to my husband with a cake?
Pick a 6 inch cake such as the I'm Pregnant meme or Mommy-to-be, write "Daddy soon", and either pick it up from the branch or choose a slot well before he gets home.
Can I write my own line?
Yes. On the Mommy-to-be cake you can write up to 25 characters on the cake or board. The meme cake takes writing on the base and the Plus One cake on the cake; both are optional.
How many people does it serve?
A 6 inch serves 6–8 and an 8 inch serves 12–16. The Plus One cake goes up to 12 inch, which serves 28–32.
Can I order it for today?
Regular sizes, yes, while a slot is open. The 12 inch needs a day's notice.
Which filling should I pick?
The meme and Plus One cakes offer cream, Nutella, blueberry, Lotus and pistachio. The Mommy-to-be cake has four, without blueberry. Compare them in our guide to cake fillings.
Choose the Mommy-to-be cake or the Plus One cake, and share your news.
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