Unicorns are eternally magical creatures — they shimmer somewhere between childhood daydreams and grown-up whimsy. Honestly, plenty of adults are just as besotted with them as the kids. And who can blame us?

Unicorn cakes remain one of our most requested birthday cake themes. They sit within our wider selection of elegant cakes for unforgettable moments. After years of making some of the most joyful **bespoke unicorn cakes in London**, I’ve gathered our favourite luxury designs — plus a few supermarket gems for smaller budgets and last-minute celebrations.

1. Unicorns and Rainbows Luxury Cakescape

This glorious Unicorns & Rainbows cakescape is the queen of all unicorn cakes. It features multiple hand-modelled unicorns, including a little unicorn bum complete with sprinkle “poop” (obviously).

It celebrates every iconic unicorn trend — but with a far more modern, elegant finish than the versions that dominated Instagram a decade ago. And the layers of rainbow sponge inside make it the mother of all unicorn creations.

2. Brown Unicorn

We don’t consider ourselves “woke” for making a brown unicorn. We simply like unicorns of all colours. If they’re mythical to begin with, why not have a little fun?

A touch of creative liberty never hurt anyone — especially not in cake form.

3. Unicorn Horn and Ears Cake

This style has been everywhere. Truly everywhere. The horn does veer a little… questionable… if you stare too long, but perhaps that’s just me.

Its heyday was around 2012–2014, but plenty of adults and children still adore it — so much so that supermarkets still sell their own versions.

4. Mini Unicorn Cake

The classic unicorn style, but cuter, because it’s tiny — a dainty 3-inch individual cake that somehow makes everything feel sweeter (and far less… symbolic).

5. Unicorn Bum Cake

Why the horn and ears became the universal unicorn symbols I’ll never know. The bum-in-cake pose, complete with a swirly rainbow tail, is infinitely more charming.

It adds unexpected humour — and every party could use more laughing.

6. Unicorn Meta Cake

A cake on a cake on a cake… topped with a unicorn. Truly meta.

And of course the base has to be rainbow sponge, because what self-respecting unicorn would sit on anything else?

7. Waitrose Unicorn Cake

Waitrose’s unicorn cake sits at the higher end of supermarket offerings (£35 at time of writing), but the difference shows. Reviews praise its taste, and the fondant-and-buttercream decoration is sturdier for long transit times.

Just note: there’s an eight-day lead time as it isn’t available off the shelf.

8. ASDA Unicorn Cupcakes

ASDA’s unicorn cupcakes are downright adorable. Nine for £5 is unbeatable value, and the edible unicorn face toppers make them extra special.

They’re perfect as-is or used as toppers on a full cake, much like our own cupcake-topped designs.

9. Tesco Unicorn Sprinkles

Among all the “unicorn sprinkles” on the market, Tesco’s are actually shaped like unicorns — not just pastel blobs.

They’re perfect for doughnuts, cupcakes, or as a surprise piñata-cake filling for a homemade unicorn sponge.

10. Waitrose Unicorn Cookie

A brilliant fake-bake shortcut. Fake bakes use supermarket cakes dressed up with crafty decorations — and this unicorn cookie works perfectly as a topper.

You can even personalise it with a name using edible ink or piped icing.

I hope these ideas leave you thoroughly unicorn-inspired. The trend isn’t going anywhere — at least not while unicorns continue to exist (or… not exist, technically).

Love, Reshmi xoxo

If you’re dreaming of your own magical centrepiece, explore our enchanting rainbow cake collection — the perfect partner for any unicorn celebration.