Where to Buy Luxury Vegan Cakes & Bakes

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Of course in most cases it’s better and more affordable to bake your own cakes. But there is a market for people who buy luxury cakes, and here are some good alternatives that offer plant-based bakes, in sustainable packaging. Ideal for birthdays, weddings and Christmas, or simply a special occasions.

Positive Bakes makes luxury vegan cakes in Leicestershire. And sent in compostable packaging. The range includes lemon drizzle and banana loaf. Plus it sells afternoon teas with ‘flotted cream!’ Everything is free from palm oil. Note these cakes are tiny, so be aware before purchase.

Keep these cakes away from pets due to chocolate, nuts etc. Use a letterbox guard for home delivery. Read more on food safety for people and pets.

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This company even makes its own almond milk to use in the cakes. The company is certified vegan and gluten-free friendly.

Situated in a new eco building in a gated community, this ensures the carbon footprint is low even to make and bake the cakes. The cakes are sent out in wood pulp biodegradable packaging to avoid plastic, and many of the ingredients are organic. The range includes:

  • Classic Cakes (including mixed boxes)
  • Banana or Chocolate Loaf Cake
  • Lemon Drizzle Cake & Citrus Tarts
  • Brownies (chocolate, hazelnut, salted caramel)
  • Raspberry Blondie

Cake Time Selection contain 12 cakes (or 24 or 36 cakes) in 6 delicious flavours, as an alternative to dairy cupcakes. Includes classics like:

  • Lemon Drizzle
  • Carrot & Pecan
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

The Brownies & Blondies Box contains 25 bites, ideal to hand around at office meetings, served alongside a nice hot cuppa. Or even serve warm for a gooey treat.

positive bakes mince pie slices

This company even makes vegan seasonal mince pies.

Vegan Afternoon Tea Boxes

positive bakes vegan afternoon tea

And vegan scones, together with ‘flotted cream’ (made in Hampshire) for afternoon tea! Positive Bakes Afternoon Tea is a box of homemade plant-based treats, ideal for a special occasion.

These boxes are delivered throughout the week, direct by the maker. You can get in touch with The Goodness Project to arrange custom orders for large offices or parties etc.

Avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing and affected medical conditions (just bin used tea, as caffeine can harm compost bin creatures).

The smaller Cream Tea Gift Box is ideal for a nice surprise, with delightful fruit scones and vegan ‘not clotted cream’ plus tea from Bird & Blend.

Ruby’s of London (luxury vegan cakes)

Rubys of London sample wedding cake

Ruby’s of London offers award-winning sustainable cakes in the capital city. Everything is made with natural ingredients and is free from palm oil. The cakes are super-fancy and ideal for birthdays and weddings.

vegan wedding cake

Ruby began her business selling homemade cakes at local markets, and became so successful, it’s now one of the most elite bakeries in London. The range includes selection boxes, cupcakes and donuts.

Ruby's of London

The company has now expanded to a branch in Tunbridge Wells, where you can visit for a vegan afternoon tea!

Ruby's of London

How to Spot Quality Vegan Ingredients

Looking for luxury vegan cakes deserves more than checking the word “vegan” on a label. Choose companies that use real quality plant-based ingredients, not refined sugar, palm oil or cheap fillers.

Another ingredient to look for is natural sweeteners. Good bakers tend to use agave syrup, maple or date syrup or coconut sugar, never white refined sugar or pet-toxic xylitol (lethal from a few dropped crumbs).  And also avoid artificial sweeteners.

Choose brands that use real flavourings (real over fake vanilla etc). Anything with an E-number is not a proper artisan baker.

As a comparison, one major supermarket ‘luxury chocolate cake’ contains refined sugar, glucose syrup, palm oil, lots of unfamiliar ingredients and more palm oil. It does not even contain real chocolate, just cheap ‘fat-reduced cocoa powder’. So it’s not tasty, not healthy, packed in plastic, and also very expensive, for what it is. 

Ordering and Delivery Tips 

Luxury cakes are in high demand. And as skilled bakers usually make to order, give a lead time of two to four weeks, this gives bakers time to sort ingredients and accommodate special requests.

List allergies or dietary needs and preferred flavours. Most cakes are sent chilled in insulated boxes.

Keep dry ice away from children and pets, and recycle or dispose of securely.

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