Bespoke
Celebration Cakes
Showstopping cakes for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries — or just because. Stacked or single tier, styled to suit your occasion.
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Enquire about a cake →Home Bakery · Hawkshead · Lake District
Bespoke, hand-crafted celebration cakes, cupcakes, brownies and more — baked with care from a home bakery in the heart of the Lake District. Gluten-free and vegan options always available.
Simple & Straightforward
Have a look through the sweet treat possibilities above, or the gallery for cake inspiration.
Decide which sweet treats tickle your fancy and pick your favourite flavours.
Use the contact form, email, or send a message on socials to let me know what you'd like.
Relax while your fresh, hand-baked treats are made and sent your way.
About Holly
Hey, I'm Holly — nice to meet you! If you're after quality baked goods that are fresh, flavour-packed and delicious, backed by a reliable and friendly service you can trust, you've landed in the right place.
Bakes By Holly takes your sweet treat fix to the next level. I make bespoke, hand-crafted cakes, cookies, brownies and more from my home bakery in the beautiful village of Hawkshead — with gluten-free and vegan options available, because everyone needs cake.
Cakes and bakes are pure joy, especially when baked with passion from quality, fresh, local ingredients. Whether it's a showstopping cake for a special occasion, a bespoke treat box for a loved one, or simply a treat for yourself, I'd love to bake for you.
Holly x
Say helloMy Creations
A taste of what's possible — browse by category for inspiration, or follow along on Instagram for the latest bakes.
Kind Words
“Thank you to Bakes by Holly for the INCREDIBLE cake, it tasted even better than it looked!”
— Paige
“Thank you so much for the gorgeous cake Holly! It was demolished by Sunday despite being huge!”
— Liz
“The best wedding cake! Absolutely smashed it – thank you!”
— Vicky
“Wonderful cake for birthday celebration. Delicious.”
— Pelham
“Best cake ever! We're still eating it now.”
— Ellie
Good to Know
I'm based in the beautiful village of Hawkshead, near Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District.
For celebration cakes and cupcakes, collection from Hawkshead is preferred. However, I can deliver locally (Ambleside, Coniston and Hawkshead) at no extra charge. Delivery further afield will incur a delivery charge.
Yes! Many of my bakes are gluten-free or vegan, or can be made this way. I can also do gluten-free or vegan celebration cakes and cupcakes in various flavours — just get in touch to let me know what you'd like. Everyone needs cake!
Yes, I'm experienced with a variety of stacked or single tier wedding cakes and cupcakes, and have set up cakes in beautiful venues in and around the Lakes. Check out the gallery for examples and get in touch to discuss cake and dessert options for your special day!
Use the contact form below, or email bakesbyholly@outlook.com, or send a message on socials. I'd love to bake for you!
Get in Touch
Questions, comments, suggestions, or a bespoke order in mind — I'm here for it. For bespoke cakes, please include the date required, number to serve, design ideas and any allergies.