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37 Queen St. 2nd floor Belfast 02895 438545 TEAM_CAKESBYJAMES.CO.UK mon-fri 12pm-5.30pm | sat 12-6pm

cakesbyjames are experts in high-quality London-style cake baking in Belfast. We serve up American-style bakes, pies and classic cakes. cakesbyjames runs cake workshops and masterclasses and specialises in bespoke wedding cakes, birthday cakes and cupcakes.

classes

cupcake decorating

Cupcake decorating classes in our unique style at cakesbyjames. Learn how to make and flavour Italian buttercream, write in chocolate and create delicate sugar blossoms. Students take away cupcake creations along with recipes for buttercream, yellow cake and chocolate cake. Classes cost £35 per person. Maximum eight people per class.

Typical class (duration 2 hours)

Q&A

How to make buttercream

How to colour/flavour buttercream

How to write in chocolate

How to make sugar blossoms

Decorate cupcakes

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cake decorating

At cakesbyjames cake decorating masterclasses, students learn how to cut and fill a cake, write in chocolate, make sugar flowers, colour fondant and cover the cake. All students take away their finished cake. Classes cost £55 per person. Maximum eight people per class.

Typical class (duration 2 hours)

Q&A

How to cut an 8-inch sponge and layer it with buttercream

How to write in chocolate and practise of writing techniques

How to make sugar flowers

How to colour fondant

How to cover cake in fondant

Use learned decorating techniques to finish cake

Students take away their cake

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cakes

classic cakes

Bespoke cakes

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Our double-layer classic cakes come in any size to suit any occasion. Personalised hand-piped messages are no problem. Each cake is made using real Belgian chocolate, locally-sourced free-range eggs and butter, Italian buttercream and fresh, natural ingredients. We don't use preservatives.

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red velvet cake

deep crimson cocoa vanilla sponge w/ cream cheese frosting

victoria sponge cake

yellow cake w/ raspberry jam and vanilla italian buttercream

double chocolate cake

chocolate sponge w/ belgian chocolate italian buttercream

peanut butter chocolate cake

chocolate base w/ peanut butter italian buttercream

carrot cake

our famous carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting

giant cupcake

cake in the shape of a giant cupcake. available in any flavour

raspberry vanilla cake

yellow cake sponge w/ real raspberry italian buttercream

lemon vanilla cake

yellow cake sponge w/ real lemon italian buttercream

stout ginger cake

guinness chocolate ginger cake w/ cream cheese frosting

strawberry vanilla cake

yellow cake sponge w/ real strawberry italian buttercream

vanilla cake

yellow cake sponge w/ vanilla italian buttercream in choice of colours

coconut cream cake

coconut sponge w/ coconut cream italian buttercream

chocolate orange cake

chocolate base w/ chocolate orange italian buttercream

devil's food cake

chocolate base w/ sinful belgian chocolate fudge topping

peanut butter devil's food cake

chocolate base w/ sinful belgian chocolate fudge topping and peanut butter frosting

orange almond w/ lemon syrup

heady clementines and ground almonds with tangy lemon syrup

pistachio chocolate

chocolate base w/ magnificent pistachio buttercream

vegan chocolate cake w/ non-dairy vanilla cream

made with 70% Callebaut chocolate, you won't know it's vegan

cakesbyjames creates handmade, bespoke-designed wedding cakes, birthday cakes, christening cakes and special occasion cakes. We also specialise in cakes for corporate functions. Please contact us for a consultation and individual quotes.

cupcakes

Our cupcakes are made with real Belgian chocolate, locally-sourced free-range eggs, Italian buttercream and fresh, natural ingredients. We don't use preservatives.

Bespoke cupcakes

red velvet
apple caramel
chocolate baileys
chocolate fudge
lemon meringue
the Artie
raspberry chocolate
box of 12
raspberry vanilla
red velvet
lemon meringue
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red velvet tower
cookie monsters
baby shower
baby shower
happy mother's day
eggberts
pride flag colours
halloween
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If you'd like a personal message or bespoke design for your cupcake order, please contact us. We specialise in birthday, christening and wedding designs.

red velvet cupcakes

deep crimson cocoa vanilla sponge w/ cream cheese frosting

double chocolate cupcakes

chocolate base w/ belgian chocolate Italian buttercream

devil's food cupcakes

chocolate base w/ sinful belgian chocolate fudge topping

raspberry and vanilla cupcakes

yellow cake sponge w/ real raspberry italian buttercream

strawberry and chocolate cupcakes

chocolate base w/ real strawberry italian buttercream

lemon meringue cupcakes

yellow cake sponge w/ lemon curd centre and swiss meringue topping

vanilla cupcakes

yellow cake base w/ vanilla italian buttercream in choice of colours

the artie cupcakes

yellow cake base w/ white chocolate italian buttercream

baileys and chocolate cupcakes

chocolate base w/ baileys italian buttercream

peanut butter chocolate cupcakes

chocolate base w/ peanut butter italian buttercream

peanut butter ganache cupcakes

chocolate base w/ peanut butter frosting and belgian chocolate ganache

tunnocks teacake cupcakes

yellow cake base w/ strawberry jam, swiss meringue and milk chocolate glaze

tunnocks snowball cupcakes

chocolate base w/ swiss meringue, milk chocolate glaze and coconut

chocolate espresso cupcakes

chocolate base w/ espresso italian buttercream

stout ginger cupcakes

guinness chocolate ginger cake w/ cream cheese frosting

carrot cake cupcakes

our famous carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting

coconut cream cupcakes

yellow cake base w/ coconut cream italian buttercream

apple caramel cupcakes

apple cake base w/ caramel italian buttercream

chocolate orange cupcake

chocolate base w/ chocolate orange italian buttercream

limoncello cupcake

yellow cake base w/ limoncello lemon liquer italian buttercream

vegan chocolate cupcake w/ non-dairy vanilla cream

made with 70% Callebaut chocolate, you won't know it's vegan

pies and bakes

Our pies and bakes are inspired by classic American and European recipes. We use locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible and don't use preservatives.

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pumpkin pie

classic american-style spiced pumpkin filling w/ shortcrust case

key lime pie

classic tangy, zesty lime on biscuit base w/ italian meringue topping

s'more pie

based on the classic american campfire treat. decadent chocolate on cinnamon biscuit base w/ italian meringue topping

banana cream pie

dreamy banana cream on biscuit base w/ italian meringue topping

apple pie

classic american-style, packed w/ lightly-spiced apples

lemon meringue pie

classic thick, tangy lemon custard baked w/ fluffy meringue topping

pecan pie

intensely gooey and crunchy baked w/ shortcrust case

chocolate peanut butter pie

peanut butter topping on a layer of espresso and belgian chocolate in shortcrust pastry case

shoofly pie

fluffy molasses pie, north american dutch immigrant tradition

chocolate and salted caramel torte

velvety belgian chocolate torte w/ soft salted caramel filling

chocolate lavender torte

rich flourless belgian dark chocolate torte made w/ real jersey lavender

new york baked cheesecake

classic vanilla baked in the traditional nyc style

blondie-bottom vanilla cheesecake

classic vanilla cheesecake baked on a white chocolate brownie base

brownie-bottom vanilla cheesecake

classic vanilla cheesecake baked on a dark chocolate brownie base

black molasses ginger

sticky, spicy southern-usa style ginger cake w/ black pepper and molasses

orange almond ganache ring

heady clementies and ground almond loveliness smothered in thick belgian dark chocolate ganache

brownies

squidgy belgian dark chocolate giants

marblies

squidgy belgian dark and white chocolate giants

blondies

squidgy belgian white vanilla chocolate giants

banana bread

delicately-spiced banana bread w/ streusel topping

donut buns

buttery and sweet, stuffed with raspberry jam

macarons

available in pistachio, chocolate, raspberry or vanilla

gingy gingerbread man

just like in shrek!

contact

Brother and sister team James and Dawn Watson are the people behind cakesbyjames. Basically, they get things done around here.

James Watson is the creative brain behind cakesbyjames striking wedding and occasion cakes . He perfected his talent during a five-year stint in London. cakesbyjames combines his love of art with a passion for baking. James has over ten years of hospitality experience and has worked in bakeries in Belfast, London, Sydney and Melbourne. He made his name as a pastry chef and cake decorator in London's Bea's of Bloomsbury, whose customers included TV cook Nigella Lawson. His designs were displayed at Selfridge's on Oxford Street. In April 2010, James returned to his home town of Belfast and set up cakesbyjames.

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37 Queen St, 2nd floor

Belfast 02895 438545

email TEAM _CAKESBYJAMES.CO.UK

Dawn Watson is a cake baker with a background in newspaper journalism and editing, making her the person to contact with media and PR queries. She is responsible for cakesbyjames great cakes and bakes.

orders

We operate a pick-up collection service for whole cake, cupcake, pie and bake orders. We have a daily selection of freshly-baked cakes and bakes in the cakesbyjames HQ. Our customers are welcome to come in and enjoy a slice with a tea or coffee.

cupcakes

pies & bakes

cakes

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All of our cakes are made from scratch and we therefore ask that all orders are made before 3pm the day before you'd like to have your cake. For bespoke cakes, please give us at least 48 hours notice.

classic cakes

6 inch (serves 6-8): £20

8 inch (serves 10-12): £30

10 inch (serves 14-16): £45

12 inch (serves 18-20): £60

* free inscription on all cakes, if required

*nb please add £5 to cost of pistachio chocolate cake

bespoke cakes

For handmade, bespoke-designed wedding cakes, birthday cakes, christening cakes and special occasion cakes, or cakes for corporate functions, please contact us for a consultation and individual quotes.

All of our cupcakes are made from scratch and we therefore ask that all orders are made before 3pm the day before you'd like to have your them. For bespoke cupcakes, please give us at least 48 hours notice. Minimum order of 6 cupcakes.

classic cupcakes

box of 6: £8

box of 12: £15

single cupcakes: £1.50 each

bespoke cupcakes

For handmade, bespoke-designed cupcakes, please contact us for a consultation and individual quotes.

All of our pies and bakes are made from scratch and we therefore ask that all orders are made before 3pm the day before you'd like to have it.

banana cream pie

(serves 12): £19

s'more pie

(serves 12): £19

pumpkin pie

(serves 12): £16

key lime pie

(serves 12): £19

apple pie

(serves 12): £16

lemon meringue pie

(serves 12): £18

pecan pie

(serves 12): £19

chocolate peanut butter pie

(serves 12): £18

shoofly pie

(serves 12): £15

chocolate and salted caramel torte

(serves 12): £20

chocolate lavender torte

(serves 12): £20

new york baked cheesecake

(serves 12): £16

brownie-bottom vanilla cheesecake

(serves 12) £18

blondie-bottom vanilla cheesecake

(serves 12) £18

black molasses ginger

(serves 12): £15

orange almond w/ lemon syrup

(serves 12): £16

orange almond w/ chocolate ganache ring

(serves 12): £18

brownies

( each): £1.80

marblies

(each): £1.80

blondies

(each): £1.80

banana bread

(serves 8): £10

macarons

(each): 90p / box of 8 £7

donut buns

(each): £1.50 / box of 6 £8/

box of 12 £15

gingy gingerbread man

(each): £2