A sophisticated spring-inspired cake featuring earthy matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream over rich chocolate sponge. Finished with a chocolate drip and "cherry blossom" pink sea-salted candied popcorn and macarons. Delivered in Richmond and London
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Japanese Matcha-Sakura Cake

£85.00 - £953.00

A delicate cake with spring vibes. Rich chocolate sponge layers are draped in silky matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream, accented by a decadent chocolate drip. Finished with delicate pink sea-salted candied popcorn and macarons,

Made to order · Hand-delivered · London & Surrey

Decorations: Delicate 'cherry blossom' pink sea-salted candied popcorn and pink macarons.

Cake Sponges: Two layers of freshly baked, rich chocolate sponge that perfectly contrasts with the matcha buttercream.

Frosting: Silky Matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream, balancing the bold chocolate flavour with the subtle, earthy notes of matcha. The cake is completed with a glossy chocolate drip.

Everything deliciously pistachio-ey on a cake. That was the simple inspiration behind this far-from-simple cake.

I haven't been to Japan yet. My husband has visited (without me!) and sent me stunning photos of everything I was missing out on—the sushi, the vending machines, the pastries and desserts, and the cherry blossoms. I tried to live vicariously through him, and with inspiration from one of my favourite pastry chefs, Sadaharu Aoki in Paris, I created the Matcha Sakura Cake.

This cake brings a feeling of refined elegance, calm, and reflection, much like sitting under a cherry blossom tree with a warm cup of matcha green tea. It’s peaceful, delicate, and full of subtle beauty.

What makes this cake special is the blend of earthy matcha with rich Valrhona Belgian chocolate sponges and the tart sweetness of raspberry macarons. It’s not just a cake—it’s an experience that transports you to a serene Japanese garden with every bite, even if you can't physically get there anytime soon, like me.

Perfect for tea lovers, Japanophiles, or anyone who enjoys delicate flavours and refined aesthetics. It’s ideal for birthdays, afternoon tea parties, or as a thoughtful gift.

If you’re looking for a cake that’s a little more elegant and understated, you can't go wrong with this cake.

Chocolate Sponge: Self raising flour (wheat/gluten), bicarbonate of soda, sugar, eggs, milk, sunflower oil, cocoa powder, coffee, golden syrup. 

Buttercream: Sugar, egg white, butter (milk), vanilla extract, salt, matcha green tea.

Decorations -

Chocolate drip: dark chocolate [(Min cocoa 54.5%) Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier; soya lecithin, natural vanilla], butter (milk.

Macarons: Icing sugar, almonds (nuts), sugar, butter (milk), egg white, raspberry, tonka bean extract, Strawberry compound (flavouring substances, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, strawberries, vegetable extracts (carrots, red beet), modified starch, ethyl alcohol, citric acid, maltodextrin)

Candied popcorn: Popped maize, Rapeseed Oil , Salt , Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), cream (milk), invert sugar syrup, sugar, colouring Pink (Glycerol, Propylene, Glycol, E551, Food Colour: E104, E155, E129)

Strawberry crisp pearls: Sugar, Cocoa fat, Whole milk powder, Whey powder (milk), Emulsifier; Soya lecithin, Natural and artificial flavour, Cochineal extract colour, Natural vanilla flavour, Crisped cereals (wheat flour, sugar, wheat malt flour, starch (wheat), sodium bicarbonate, salt, cocoa fat, natural flavour), glucose syrup, sugar, confectioners glaze (gum arabic), vegetable fat (palm, kernel, coconut), modified corn starch added as glazing agents).

*Although not necessarily present in this particular product, the colours used across our range of products may include the colours E102*, E104, E110, E122 & E129 - which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in some children. All products are produced on premises handling eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, milk, sesame and soya hence may contain traces. Please note cakes may contain cocktail sticks and dowelling for support.

Each cake is hand-made individually and carefully and while will look similar to the images, may not be identical.

Allergens: 🌾 Wheat (gluten), 🥚 Eggs, 🥛 Milk (dairy), 🌱 Soya, 🥜 Nuts and Peanuts. All our cakes are handmade in a kitchen that handles these allergens every day.

For this reason, we cannot in good faith label any cake as truly “free-from” or vegan — achieving that level of separation would require entirely separate premises. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend speaking to us before ordering so we can advise you personally.

London & Surrey

Delivery & Service

Every cake is baked to order in our London kitchen, then hand-delivered by our own team. Complimentary delivery is included across London & Surrey, with live tracking and careful temperature-controlled handling from bakery to doorstep.

Delivery days
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday · 8am–5pm
Tracking
Precise time window sent on the morning of delivery
Concierge support
Contact our concierge on WhatsApp for next-day or urgent availability

Cake Care

Serving & Storage

Your cake is baked fresh for your chosen date and keeps beautifully for up to five days from delivery. Store it carefully, serve it at room temperature, and the sponge and buttercream will be at their best.

Shelf life
Best enjoyed within five days of delivery.
Storage
Keep boxed in a cool room, or refrigerate if not serving the same day.
Serving
Bring to room temperature for around three hours before serving.

Read our cake storage guide

FAQs

We deliver across London and Surrey using our own in-house drivers, so your cake is handled carefully from our kitchen to your door.

Deliveries run between 8am and 5pm. On the morning of delivery, you’ll receive a more precise time window with tracking where available.

Yes. Delivery is included across London and Surrey, with no third-party courier handling.

Your cake is baked fresh for your chosen date and keeps beautifully for up to five days from delivery when stored correctly.

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A delicate cake with spring vibes. Rich chocolate sponge layers are draped in silky matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream, accented by a decadent chocolate drip. Finished with delicate pink sea-salted candied popcorn and macarons,

Decorations: Delicate 'cherry blossom' pink sea-salted candied popcorn and pink macarons.

Cake Sponges: Two layers of freshly baked, rich chocolate sponge that perfectly contrasts with the matcha buttercream.

Frosting: Silky Matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream, balancing the bold chocolate flavour with the subtle, earthy notes of matcha. The cake is completed with a glossy chocolate drip.

From the Chef

Everything deliciously pistachio-ey on a cake. That was the simple inspiration behind this far-from-simple cake.

I haven't been to Japan yet. My husband has visited (without me!) and sent me stunning photos of everything I was missing out on—the sushi, the vending machines, the pastries and desserts, and the cherry blossoms. I tried to live vicariously through him, and with inspiration from one of my favourite pastry chefs, Sadaharu Aoki in Paris, I created the Matcha Sakura Cake.

This cake brings a feeling of refined elegance, calm, and reflection, much like sitting under a cherry blossom tree with a warm cup of matcha green tea. It’s peaceful, delicate, and full of subtle beauty.

What makes this cake special is the blend of earthy matcha with rich Valrhona Belgian chocolate sponges and the tart sweetness of raspberry macarons. It’s not just a cake—it’s an experience that transports you to a serene Japanese garden with every bite, even if you can't physically get there anytime soon, like me.

Perfect for tea lovers, Japanophiles, or anyone who enjoys delicate flavours and refined aesthetics. It’s ideal for birthdays, afternoon tea parties, or as a thoughtful gift.

If you’re looking for a cake that’s a little more elegant and understated, you can't go wrong with this cake.

Ingredients

Chocolate Sponge: Self raising flour (wheat/gluten), bicarbonate of soda, sugar, eggs, milk, sunflower oil, cocoa powder, coffee, golden syrup. 

Buttercream: Sugar, egg white, butter (milk), vanilla extract, salt, matcha green tea.

Decorations -

Chocolate drip: dark chocolate [(Min cocoa 54.5%) Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier; soya lecithin, natural vanilla], butter (milk.

Macarons: Icing sugar, almonds (nuts), sugar, butter (milk), egg white, raspberry, tonka bean extract, Strawberry compound (flavouring substances, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, strawberries, vegetable extracts (carrots, red beet), modified starch, ethyl alcohol, citric acid, maltodextrin)

Candied popcorn: Popped maize, Rapeseed Oil , Salt , Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), cream (milk), invert sugar syrup, sugar, colouring Pink (Glycerol, Propylene, Glycol, E551, Food Colour: E104, E155, E129)

Strawberry crisp pearls: Sugar, Cocoa fat, Whole milk powder, Whey powder (milk), Emulsifier; Soya lecithin, Natural and artificial flavour, Cochineal extract colour, Natural vanilla flavour, Crisped cereals (wheat flour, sugar, wheat malt flour, starch (wheat), sodium bicarbonate, salt, cocoa fat, natural flavour), glucose syrup, sugar, confectioners glaze (gum arabic), vegetable fat (palm, kernel, coconut), modified corn starch added as glazing agents).

*Although not necessarily present in this particular product, the colours used across our range of products may include the colours E102*, E104, E110, E122 & E129 - which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in some children. All products are produced on premises handling eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, milk, sesame and soya hence may contain traces. Please note cakes may contain cocktail sticks and dowelling for support.

Each cake is hand-made individually and carefully and while will look similar to the images, may not be identical.

Dietary & Allergen

Allergens: 🌾 Wheat (gluten), 🥚 Eggs, 🥛 Milk (dairy), 🌱 Soya, 🥜 Nuts and Peanuts. All our cakes are handmade in a kitchen that handles these allergens every day.

For this reason, we cannot in good faith label any cake as truly “free-from” or vegan — achieving that level of separation would require entirely separate premises. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend speaking to us before ordering so we can advise you personally.