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Wedding cakes

At the heart of every cake, I create is artistry, craftsmanship, and a love of storytelling.
From hand-painted wedding cakes that capture personal stories and countryside inspiration, to sugar paste designs adorned with delicate handcrafted flowers and refined decorative finishes like stencilling, ruffles, and wafer paper details, each creation is entirely bespoke and designed to be a memorable focal point.

For couples seeking a softer, rustic elegance, my semi-naked cakes celebrate natural beauty, lightly finished in buttercream and often styled with fresh flowers, working seamlessly alongside your chosen florist to complement your wedding’s floral design. And for all life’s special moments, my celebration cakes mark birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones with the same thoughtful detail, refined finishes, and personal touches.

Every cake is individually designed and handcrafted, ensuring a unique creation that reflects the occasion, the setting, and the people it celebrates. A true centrepiece that is both beautiful and unforgettable.

A multi-tiered cake with detailed paintings of farm scenes such as trees, animals, and a tractor, placed on a rustic wooden base. A bouquet of flowers in a glass vase is next to it on the table.
A two-tier wedding cake with gold textured top tier and white intricate patterned bottom tier, decorated with pink and white roses and greenery, with a 'Baby & Paige' cake topper.
A three-tiered wedding cake decorated with peach and ivory roses, green leaves, and small red berries, set on a wooden table against a rustic wood-paneled wall.
Elegant four-tier wedding cake with white ruffled, textured, and glittery fondant layers, topped with white flowers and greenery, displayed on a white pedestal stand.
A three-tier wedding cake with semi-naked white frosting, decorated with pink and white roses, green foliage, and a 'Mr & Mrs' cake topper.
A three-tiered wedding cake with floral decorations, featuring the initials 'K & M' on the top tier, placed on a table with champagne glasses and candles in the background.
A four-tier white wedding cake decorated with white flowers and leaves, placed on a table near a window with greenery outside.
Three-tier wedding cake with white and gold drip design and white flower decorations on top and side, placed on a wooden table.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with white and cream roses and green leaves, placed on a white table with a rustic stone wall background. Next to the cake is a framed menu listing cake flavors and three lit white candles of varying heights.
A multi-tiered cake decorated with a rustic wood bark design, topped with fresh white and pink roses and greenery, placed on a table in front of a mirror with a wood panel background. There is a cake topper that reads 'Mrs. & Mrs. Hampson'.
A four-tiered cake decorated with woodland and nature scenes, surrounded by red flowers, in a dimly lit room with candelabra and candles on a table.
Elegant multi-tiered wedding cake decorated with white roses, intricate piping, and textured ruffles on the bottom tier, set outdoors with a blurred green background.
Close-up of a multi-tiered cream-colored wedding cake decorated with white roses and gold accents, set outdoors.
Two-tier white wedding cake with floral decoration of roses and greenery, placed on a wooden table with a cake knife nearby, in front of large window with string lights.
Three-tier wedding cake with pink and red roses, decorated with gold geometric accents, on a glass stand in front of a white paneled wall.
Elegant four-tiered white wedding cake with floral decoration, silver accents, and gold glitter, topped with white flowers, against a dark background.
Three-tiered cake with blue and gold marble design, white flower decoration, on a silver cake stand, in an elegant room.
Elegant wedding or celebration cake with white roses on top, surrounded by cupcakes with pink and white frosting, displayed on a tiered stand on a white table with cake utensils nearby.
Two-tiered wedding cake with pink and gold decoration, topped with white and pink roses and greenery
Three-tier wedding cake with white floral decorations and pink roses, topped with a cluster of pink roses and greenery.
A three-tiered wedding cake on a wooden slice, decorated with flowers and greenery, featuring a dark green ruffled design on the bottom tier, a white middle tier with initials 'C & A' in the center, and a floral arrangement of roses and berries on to
A bride and groom cutting a multi-tiered wedding cake with rural landscapes on each tier, topped with figurines of a man and woman, inside a large tent.
A three-tier Wedding cake with macarons and gold drip decoration, displayed on a wooden crate. The crate has personalization with the names 'Ben & Katie Hawley' and 'Established 2022'. The cake is surrounded by small candles on wood slices, a flower
Three-tier white wedding cake with pastel floral decorations and monogrammed initials 'K & M', displayed on a glass pedestal.
A four-tiered wedding cake with a modern black and white geometric design on the bottom tier, solid black for the middle tiers, topped with pink and white flowers and green leaves.
Three-layer wedding cake with white textured icing, adorned with white flowers and green leaves, placed on a wooden board inside a bright room with large window and people in the background.
A wedding cake with a topper of a couple kissing, surrounded by pink and red flowers, with two golden rings and small lights in a circular arrangement behind it, on a white table.
A three-tier wedding cake with a flower arrangement on top, surrounded by a bouquet and Mr. & Mrs. signs, set in front of dark curtains.
A decorative cake adorned with a floral arrangement of white and orange roses, green leaves, and red berries, set against a rustic wooden background.
A close-up of a floral arrangement with white and blush pink roses, pink berries, and grey-green leaves in front of a metallic pink and dark teal background.
A tall, white, three-tiered wedding cake with a semi-naked style, decorated with white flowers and greenery, placed on a wooden slab on a table in a decorated banquet hall.
A tall, three-tier white wedding cake decorated with pink and white flowers and green foliage, placed on a wooden barrel.
A decorative multi-tiered cake with white and gray marbled tiers, adorned with white orchids, set on a white board on a table with a brick wall background. Green leaves and small string lights decorate the arrangement.
Arrangement of pale pink roses and eucalyptus leaves in a white vase on a table.

Sugar Paste Cakes with Sugar Flowers

Elegant sugar paste wedding cakes adorned with handmade sugar flowers.
Each flower is carefully crafted to capture the beauty of real blooms, creating timeless floral designs that make a graceful and sophisticated wedding centrepiece.

Alongside floral work, many designs feature decorative finishes such as delicate stencilling, soft ruffles, and wafer paper details, adding texture, movement, and subtle artistry to each tier. The result is a refined and romantic centrepiece that complements both classic and contemporary weddings.

Hand-painted cakes

Where sugar becomes canvas and every cake tells a story.
Wedding cakes that are created to be far more than a beautiful dessert - they are the artistic focal point of the celebration. Each cake is completely bespoke and hand painted with delicate brushwork, transforming every tier into a canvas where a couple’s story can unfold.

Inspired by the landscapes, traditions, and pursuits of countryside life, many designs reflect the passions and heritage of the couples I work with - from rolling farmland and agricultural roots to beloved country hobbies and rural pastimes.

A multi-tiered cake decorated with hand-painted farm scenes, sitting on a tree trunk base, next to a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase, in a warmly lit room with curtains.
Three-tiered wedding cake with hand-painted cows, a barnyard scene, two flying birds on the top tier, and the names Claire and Scott written on the middle tier. The cake sits on a wooden slab.
Four-tiered cake with floral decorations on each tier, placed on a wooden slab in front of a rustic wood-paneled wall.
Three-tier wedding cake with floral designs and a gold "love" topper, placed on a wooden stand against a stone wall.
Three-tiered cake with painted farm scenes, including horses on the top tier, a truck on the middle tier, and a cow with a calf on the bottom tier, placed on a tree stump.
A four-tiered cake celebrating the 70th anniversary of Rickerby, featuring logos and illustrations of agricultural equipment like tractors, a baler, and a sprayer, with a farm landscape painted on the cake layers.
A multi-tiered cake featuring a hunting theme with figurines of a man and woman on top, dressed for hunting. The cake has a woodland scene with birds, a hunter with a dog, and a sign that reads 'The hunt is over 24.09.22.' The base simulates a tree t
Three-tiered cake with hand-painted farm animals on each layer, topped with a sheep, an ox, and a horse, placed on a tree trunk slice
A three-tiered decorative cake with dark green fondant, detailed with floral and bird motifs, including roses, white flowers, and a bird resembling a pheasant, adorned with gold embellishments.
Two-tiered white cake decorated with pressed flowers on a wooden cake stand.
Three-tiered cake with a bird topper, featuring a carved tree stump base, a middle layer with wildlife silhouettes, and a top layer with tall grass and cattails. Decorated with red and gold shotgun shells around the base.
A four-tiered cake with painted nature scenes including deer, trees, and a river, displayed on a table with flowers in the foreground. The background shows a dimly lit room with candles and green light designs on the wall.
Close-up of a white wedding cake with green leafy wreath design and initials D & J in the center, decorated with white frosting ruffles.
Decorative five-tier cake with a countryside wallpaper design featuring cows, a person riding a horse, trees, and grassy fields, placed on a wooden surface.
Three-tiered cake decorated with hand-painted pastoral farm scenes, including a Dalmatian dog, cows, sheep, and a sign reading 'GILL GATE FARM', set against a white background.
A two-tiered cake decorated with pressed flowers on white fondant, placed on a wooden cake stand with a pink cloth draped underneath.
Four-tiered birthday cake decorated with woodland animal illustrations. The bottom tier shows a bear in a forest scene with trees, rocks, and a squirrel. The second tier has a fox and green trees, with the message "Happy 1st Birthday Ava." The third
A bride and groom cutting a four-tier wildlife-themed wedding cake inside a tent, decorated with flowers and greenery, with a scenic outdoor landscape in the background.
Two-tiered cake with painted farm scenes. The top tier depicts cows resting in a green field with trees in the background. The bottom tier shows a farm field with a yellow harvester and a red tractor.

Hand painted creations

No two cakes are ever the same.
Details are carefully painted by hand, creating cakes that feel deeply personal and entirely unique.

Each hand-painted cake is designed from the very beginning to capture a sense of place, personality, and story, resulting in a one-of-a-kind centrepiece that is both refined and unforgettable.

Bespoke Celebration cakes

Celebration cakes created to mark life’s most meaningful occasions with elegance and artistry.
Each cake is thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted, incorporating beautiful finishes such as sugar flowers, textured sugar paste, stencilled patterns, and other refined decorative details.

Cakes that not only taste wonderful but also becomes a memorable part of the celebration.

A pink birthday cake decorated with roses, green leaves, macarons, and a transparent balloon with pink confetti, with a round
A tall anniversary cake with white icing, chocolate drip, decorative candies, chocolates, gold pearls, and a large chocolate piece with "Style" written on it, topped with a gold "Happy" cake topper.
A tall, turquoise birthday cake with pink and gold accents, decorated with a pink flamingo topper, balloons, gold pineapples, and a pink 'birthday fabulous' sign, on a white cake stand.
An abstract art sculpture with a dark blue, irregularly shaped top piece placed on a cylindrical pedestal painted with blue, white, and gold splashes. The sculpture is displayed on a white circular base against a plain white background.
A two-tier pink birthday cake decorated with gold leaves, a white rose, and a figurine of a woman sitting on top. The cake has a gold '30' topper and the message 'Happy Your Birthday Chrissy' written on the cake stand.
A tall, decorated cake with pink and red roses, eucalyptus, and berries, featuring a gold-embellished upper layer, on a black cake board with a pink rim.
A three-tiered wedding cake sitting on a wooden log. The bottom layer has a ruffled, floral design in dark green, the middle layer is smooth white with a diamond-shaped design and initials 'C & A' in the center, and the top layer features a floral ar
A four-tier birthday cake with woodland animal illustrations. The bottom tier features a bear in a forest scene, the middle tier has a fox and trees with a note saying 'Happy 1st Birthday Ava,' the third tier depicts a snake near a log with grass and
A pastel-colored birthday cake decorated with fondant seashells, mermaid tail, and bubble-like spheres, with the name "Martha" and the number "8" on it, set on a white cake stand.
Elegant, multi-tiered cake with black, white, and gold Art Deco design, featuring pearls, feathers, and the number 21 on top, celebrating a 21st birthday.
A two-tiered cake with pastel pink and white icing, decorated with a white rose and gray leaves, topped with a glittery gold number 100.
Elegant wedding cake with white roses and green leaves, beige and gold accents, and a message in gold lettering that reads "Happy Wedding to Mr. & Mrs. Golden Wedding".

Semi-Naked Ganache Cakes

Semi-naked wedding cakes offer a beautiful balance between rustic charm and elegant design.
The lightly finished Ganache allows the layers of sponge to remain visible, creating a natural, understated look that works perfectly for barn, garden, and countryside celebrations.

These cakes are often styled with fresh seasonal flowers and foliage, and I am always happy to work closely with your chosen florist to ensure the flowers used on the cake complement your wedding flowers and overall styling beautifully.

A tall, two-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink and white flowers, placed on a wooden table with a rustic stone wall in the background.
Three-tier wedding cake with white frosting, pink and white roses with greenery, and a gold "Mr & Mrs" topper on a white cake stand.
Elegant white multi-tiered wedding cake decorated with white roses and greenery, placed on a wooden table near a window.
A three-tier wedding cake with a semi-naked finish, decorated with macarons and gold-colored drip icing, on a wooden crate engraved with
A minimalist white wedding cake with a semi-naked design, decorated with dried grasses and a gold ring, on a white cake stand against a plain background.
A three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with colorful flowers, including roses, calla lilies, and other blooms, on a rustic wooden cake stand at a celebration venue.
A three-tiered white wedding cake with minimalistic frosting and fresh white flowers, placed on a wooden slab atop a white tablecloth in an elegant dining room. Cakes by Alison Fawkes
Cakes by Alison Fawkes. Carlisle Cumbria. Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations and a ribbon, on a cake stand.
Three-tiered wedding cake with white and gold design, decorated with white roses and greenery, placed on a wooden table.
Three-tier wedding cake with white frosting and floral decorations, placed on a wooden table inside a rustic venue with wood-paneled walls and large window. Cakes by Alison Fawkes Cumbria.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with white and cream roses and green leaves, placed on a white table with candles and a menu, against a rustic brick and wood background. Cakes by Alison Fawkes. Carlisle Cumbria.
A two-tier white wedding cake decorated with a floral arrangement with roses, greenery, and white ribbon, placed on a wooden table with a cake knife beside it. Cakes by Alison Fawkes. Carlisle Cumbria.
A wedding or celebration cake decorated with peach, cream, and white roses, surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, on a wooden table with rocks and decorative items, Cakes by Alison Fawkes. Carlisle Cumbria.
Three-tiered cake with hand painted images of a sheep, a cow, and a horse on each tier, placed on a wooden stand. Cakes by Alison Fawkes Cumbria.
Three-tiered wedding cake with bird illustrations on the top tier, the names Claire and Scott written on the middle tier, and a farm scene with cows and a woman on the bottom tier. Cakes by Alison Fawkes Cumbria.
Four-tier white wedding cake with black ribbon decor and a large white floral topper, Cakes by Alison Fawkes Cumbria.
A three-tiered cake on a wooden stand, decorated with white and peach roses, orange flowers, and greenery.
Elegant two-tiered white wedding cake decorated with blush pink roses and gold accents, with the name 'Ella' written on the front, displayed on a glass cake stand with a tulle fabric underneath.
A two-tiered blue cake with gold speckles, decorated with red and white roses and green leaves.

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Customer Review

“Alison made our fabulous wedding cake for our wedding at the end of last year. She was so helpful and engaging, it wasn't a problem to do everything we needed via email and video calls and most importantly of all the cake looked amazing and tasted even better. We were so grateful to Alison for her top tip of asking our wedding venue to freeze the leftover cake as we are still enjoying our wedding day experience over and over again. Book Alison for your celebration cake and you won't be disappointed!”

The Archer Maddens ~ Low Wood Bay, Windermere