Ask any parent of a primary-school child in East London what theme they want for their birthday cake and there is a good chance the answer involves a games console. Gaming birthday cakes have become one of our most-requested designs at Cake Trays, and it is easy to see why: they look brilliant on the table, they photograph well, and they make the birthday child feel like the design was made just for them. This guide covers the most popular gaming cake ideas, how personalisation works, flavours and sizes, and how to get one delivered across East London.
Why gaming cakes are a top birthday request
A gaming cake instantly tells the room whose party it is. Whether your child lives on the PlayStation, the Xbox, Roblox or Fortnite, a cake built around their favourite game turns the dessert table into the centrepiece of the party. The design pictured above is a black and cream buttercream cake finished with a PlayStation controller topper, a headset, the child's name and a bold age number — clean, modern, and unmistakably gaming.
Popular gaming cake designs
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PlayStation — controller topper, button icons (triangle, circle, cross, square) and a sleek black-and-white finish.
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Xbox — green and black colour scheme with a controller and logo.
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Fortnite — bright colours, llama and battle-bus details.
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Minecraft — pixel-block sides and a grass-green top.
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Roblox — the classic red logo with a character topper.
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Among Us — colourful crewmate figures kids love.
Most gaming designs work beautifully as a single-tier cake. Browse the full range in our Birthday Cakes collection, or if you are watching the budget take a look at our value celebration cakes.
Personalise it with a name and age
Every gaming cake can be personalised with your child's name and age, exactly like the design above. Add the name and age you want in the special instructions field at checkout, or message us on Instagram @caketrays4eastlondon to confirm a specific console, character or colour scheme before ordering.
Sponge flavours and sizes
Underneath the decoration is a soft, moist sponge in your choice of flavour, layered with smooth buttercream. Choose from vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, pistachio or Biscoff. Sizes typically serve from around 15 up to 40 slices depending on the cake — tell us your guest count and we will recommend the right size.
Are your gaming cakes halal?
Yes. Every cake we make is 100% halal-friendly and alcohol-free, with no animal gelatine. You can read more on our halal cakes page. It is one of the reasons so many East London families order with us for kids' parties.
Gaming cake delivery across East London
We bake fresh to order and deliver across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford, Walthamstow and the surrounding areas. We offer same-day and next-day delivery subject to availability — though for a personalised name-and-age topper we recommend ordering at least 48 hours ahead. Full delivery details are on our East London cake delivery page.
How to order
Order online at CakeTrays.co.uk, call 0208 597 5629, or message us on Instagram @caketrays4eastlondon. Tell us the game, the name and the age, and we will handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make any game or console design?
Yes. PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, Among Us and more. Message us with the specific game before ordering so we can confirm the topper and colours.
Can I add my child's name and age?
Yes — every gaming cake is personalised with the name and age. Add them in the special instructions field at checkout.
Are your gaming cakes halal?
Yes. All our cakes are 100% halal-friendly and alcohol-free with no animal gelatine.
How much notice do you need?
Because gaming cakes use a custom name-and-age topper, we recommend at least 48 hours. Same-day may be possible for simpler designs — call 0208 597 5629 to check.
Which areas do you deliver to?
Across East London including Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford and Walthamstow. Enter your postcode at checkout to confirm.
Written by the Cake Trays Team — an East London halal-friendly cake bakery delivering freshly baked birthday, heart and wedding cakes across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, Stratford and Walthamstow. Order at CakeTrays.co.uk or call 0208 597 5629.
