How to choose the perfect celebration cake

Nothing says celebration quite like an M&S cake. As the home of Colin the Caterpillar, we know a thing or two about creating quality cakes (and memories!). We’ve pulled out all the stops with our range of outstanding celebration cakes. Decadent layers of sponge filled with smooth buttercream and made with only top-notch ingredients, they’re guaranteed to get the party started.

Keep reading to discover the range and find a cake that’s fit for your next special gathering. Plus, our expert tips on cutting, serving and storing your cake.

• Mix things up with our gently-spiced Speculoos Cake, enrobed in rich salted caramel buttercream.

• For coffee lovers, this Salted Caramel Latte Cake combines the punchy kick of espresso with gooey salted caramel.

• Go prehistoric with our clever Dinosaur Dig Cake, covered in silky chocolate buttercream and hand-finished decorations.

• Let your football fanatic break into our Football Smash Cake to find a golden chocolate trophy and edible decorations.

Celebrations are for decadence, and that equals chocolate – and lots of it!

• Our Chocolate Minibite Cake is made with layers of moist chocolate sponge and smooth milk chocolate ganache, topped with velvety buttercream, drizzles of Belgian chocolate sauce and our fan-favourite Double Chocolate Mini Bites.

• Combine indulgent chocolate and caramel for our Millionaire’s Cake, topped with a sprinkle of fudge pieces and shortcake balls.

• Chocolate pairs beautifully with biscuit pieces in our Ultimate Cookies and Cream Cake, with a chewy cookie-style base and crunchy topping. 

Whether you choose rich chocolate or classic vanilla, our decorate‑your‑own cakes are the perfect starting point for a celebration that feels truly personal. Think light, layered sponge, generously filled and coated with smooth buttercream, ready for you to make it your own.

Or go for one of our Two Tier Naked Cakes – beautifully simple tiers, lightly masked with buttercream to create a clean, elegant blank canvas that’s made for special occasions, from birthdays to weddings.

Finish with whatever inspires you: piles of fresh fruit, chocolate‑covered berries, meringue kisses, sprinkles or your own icing handiwork.

Whipping up something at home this year? Add a little extra love to your celebration (without the extra fuss) with our easy recipe ideas.

• You can’t go wrong with our birthday cake traybake, using our handy sponge cake mix. Just make a sweet and simple icing and top with a scattering of Jazzie Sprinkles.

• Whip up this fruity Passion Star Martini cake, with flavours inspired by our iconic Passion Star Martini cocktail cans.

• Pull out all the stops with our hazelnut mocha cake made with bittersweet dark chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts.

• Keep things classic by making a simple Victoria sponge cake and topping with candles and sprinkles for a birthday twist.