Fabulous at forty. This milestone deserves a cake that's refined, elegant and perfectly tailored — just like the person celebrating it.
Order Your 40th Birthday CakeTurning 40 is about celebrating everything you've achieved — and everything that's still to come. At Bake You Happy, Paulina designs 40th birthday cakes that reflect the sophistication, character and personality of the birthday person. Whether they want something glamorous, understated, playful or grand — we'll create it from scratch.
Every cake is handcrafted in our Chingford studio using premium ingredients and delivered anywhere across London.
We create 40th birthday cakes for everyone. For her — think rose gold elegance, designer handbag cakes, floral masterpieces or spa-themed luxury. For him — whisky barrel cakes, football pitch designs, vintage car themes or sleek monochrome styling. Every design is personalised to the individual.
Gluten-free and vegan options available. If you would like help choosing the perfect flavour combination, have a look at our popular cake flavours in London guide.
Choosing the right size ensures every guest enjoys a generous portion. For an elegant dinner party of 10 to 15 guests, a 7 inch round cake is a lovely choice. A celebration of 20 to 30 guests is perfectly served by a 9 inch cake. For larger parties of 40 to 60 guests, a two tier design or a 10 to 12 inch single tier provides plenty of slices. For a comprehensive overview including serving suggestions, read our cake portion guide.
Planning a grand 40th with 60+ guests? Paulina can design a spectacular three tier showpiece or pair a beautiful display cake with a separate cutting cake to ensure everyone is catered for.
Every 40th birthday cake from Bake You Happy is completely bespoke. You have full control over the colour palette, the cake finish (discover the differences between buttercream and fondant), the flavour, and every decorative detail. Popular choices include edible gold leaf, hand painted elements, sugar flowers, personalised name plaques, acrylic or wooden toppers and metallic drips.
If you have seen a cake online that captures the mood you are looking for, share it with Paulina. She will use it as inspiration and craft a completely original design that is perfectly suited to the birthday person.
The ordering process is personal and relaxed. Simply message Paulina on WhatsApp or email with the date of the celebration, the number of guests, your preferred flavours, colour scheme and any design ideas or inspiration images. She will put together a bespoke quote and refine the design with you until every detail is exactly right. A £50 deposit secures your date, with the remaining balance due before delivery. For the full process, visit our how to order page.
We deliver 40th birthday cakes across London to homes, restaurants, private dining rooms, hotels and event venues. Popular delivery areas include Enfield, Walthamstow, Highams Park, Woodford Green, Loughton and many more. Paulina personally delivers and sets up every cake so it looks immaculate when the celebration begins. Collection from our Chingford studio is also available.
For a dinner party of 10 to 15 guests, a 7 inch cake is a lovely choice. Parties of 20 to 30 guests are well served by a 9 inch cake. For larger celebrations of 40 to 60 guests, a two tier design or a 10 to 12 inch single tier is ideal.
Yes! We deliver across London seven days a week, including Enfield, Walthamstow, Highams Park, Woodford Green, Loughton and many more areas. Collection from our Chingford studio is also available.
Our 40th birthday cakes start from £100 for a single tier design. Multi tier or elaborately styled cakes typically range from £150 to £400+. Read our blog on birthday cake costs in London for a more detailed guide.
Every cake is personally designed and handcrafted by Paulina. No templates, no production lines, just genuine artisan baking with a luxury finish. We deliver across London.
Tell Paulina about the birthday person and the celebration — she'll design something truly special for the big 4-0.
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