Marie-Clare Cake Design

Marie-Clare Cake Design Artisan baker and specialist bespoke wedding and celebration cake designer . offical baker at the Sunday Mail news paper

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Glencoe has my heart ❤️ What makes hand-painted cakes so incredible? It’s the freedom to include exactly what you love. ...
12/04/2026

Glencoe has my heart ❤️

What makes hand-painted cakes so incredible? It’s the freedom to include exactly what you love. No limits, no pre-made designs – just the chance to weave your memories, favourite places, and even the animals you hold dear into every inch of your cake. It’s not just dessert; it’s a piece of your story, edible art that feels uniquely yours. 💛

Every brushstroke is made with care, every detail designed to make you smile when you see it. Because your wedding should be as one-of-a-kind as you are.

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Where three nations meet in one beautiful celebration. ❤️🏔️We had the absolute honor of delivering this bespoke creation...
17/03/2026

Where three nations meet in one beautiful celebration. ❤️🏔️

We had the absolute honor of delivering this bespoke creation to the iconic King’s House Hotel in the heart of Glencoe. This cake tells a story in every brushstroke:

🌹 Roses for the English bride.
🌼 Daffodils for the Welsh groom.
💜 Thistles for the rugged, magnificent Scottish Highlands where they said “I do.”

Finished with hand-torn wafer paper mountains to mimic the raw, dramatic ridges of Glencoe against a crisp white fondant.

As an extra bit of Highland magic, I even got to meet some of the local stags in the wild while making the delivery! 🦌✨ A true labor of love for Mr. & Mrs. Manley.

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A dream is a wish your heart makes… and Noah’s wish came true with this one! ✨🏰Taking a trip to the Magic Kingdom with t...
16/03/2026

A dream is a wish your heart makes… and Noah’s wish came true with this one! ✨🏰

Taking a trip to the Magic Kingdom with this 3-tier hand-painted masterpiece. From Mickey and Minnie to the whole gang, every detail was crafted to bring the Disney magic to life. Happy Birthday, Noah! 🎈 #

Does it get any more classic than this? Let me know your favorite character in the comments!! And it’s all cake !!!

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Pricing Update for 2026Starting March 9th, my custom cake pricing will be updated.My new minimums will be:• Custom celeb...
05/03/2026

Pricing Update for 2026

Starting March 9th, my custom cake pricing will be updated.

My new minimums will be:
• Custom celebration cakes: £100
• Wedding cakes: £425

This change allows me to maintain my high standards, protect my time, and continue designing cakes with the level of care your special occasions deserve.

Secure current pricing:
To book at my current rates, please submit your inquiry and pay your deposit by Sunday, March 8th. After this date, all new quotes will reflect the updated minimums.

Thank you for supporting a small business that makes everything from scratch. My pricing reflects the quality ingredients, time, and design expertise that goes into every single order.

Please note that no order is secure without a deposit.

Many Thanks

Marie-Clare

Vision board 🖤  Captured in this moment but still bursting with possibilities .
18/02/2026

Vision board 🖤

Captured in this moment but still bursting with possibilities .

⸻✨ Throwback to 2019 ✨I had the most wonderful client who wanted to do something different… no florals, no fuss, just st...
17/02/2026



✨ Throwback to 2019 ✨

I had the most wonderful client who wanted to do something different… no florals, no fuss, just strong, simple lines.

This design was inspired by a cake I had on show at the Scottish Wedding Show, and at the time it felt bold and a little ahead of its moment. The sleek wafer paper wrapped around each tier created movement and height without a single traditional embellishment.

Set against the incredible opulence of Mount Stewart, the contrast was everything. Modern and minimal standing tall in the most ornate surroundings it really did hold its own.

Seven years on, it still feels relevant. 🤍

Would you go minimal or opulent for your big day?

Forty & fabulous, with a side of afternoon tea 🫖🌸This cake was made for a true tea lover, featuring a fully edible sugar...
15/02/2026

Forty & fabulous, with a side of afternoon tea 🫖🌸

This cake was made for a true tea lover, featuring a fully edible sugar teacup and teapot, each one hand-painted with delicate florals. Finished with sweet little jam-and-cream scone detail and soft blush blossoms for the prettiest 40th celebration.

All handcrafted. All edible. All made with love 🤍✨

She rises like wind…Inspired by bridal couture and the wild Scottish air, this piece captures movement - soft, sculptura...
12/02/2026

She rises like wind…

Inspired by bridal couture and the wild Scottish air, this piece captures movement - soft, sculptural and full of flow.

Layered wafer paper and rice paper techniques create that swirling, weightless texture. She’s still a work in progress… I had plans to add delicate hand painting, but I’ll see how she settles within my couture collection before deciding.

Inspired by snowdrops, the first promise of spring.Smooth, minimal tiers hold a sense of stillness, broken only by a sin...
09/02/2026

Inspired by snowdrops, the first promise of spring.
Smooth, minimal tiers hold a sense of stillness, broken only by a single moment of texture and movement.

Hand-curved wafer paper gathers at the centre, echoing new growth — delicate, patient, quietly strong. Nothing rushed. Nothing unnecessary. Just form, contrast, and the beauty of beginnings.

This is the second of my couture cakes. More was planned, but restraint felt right.
Less, this time, meant more.

ChatGBT was kind to me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
07/02/2026

ChatGBT was kind to me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The Hidden Vally 🗻This my first is this years couture wedding cake designs draws inspiration from Glencoe’s Hidden Valle...
05/02/2026

The Hidden Vally 🗻

This my first is this years couture wedding cake designs draws inspiration from Glencoe’s Hidden Valley, celebrating the Scottish Highlands in their winter glory - a season defined by stillness, shadow, and quiet drama. Hand-painted valleys flow through the tiers, layered with texture to evoke the depth and elemental beauty of the glen.

Cloud formations are sculpted from rice paper sails and wafer paper frills, creating a sense of movement and lightness that mirrors mist drifting through the mountains. The result is an ethereal centrepiece that feels both powerful and romantic-an artistic interpretation of Scotland’s winter landscape, designed for couples seeking something truly unique.

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