REMEMBER THOSE CAKES WITH ALL THE FRILLS?
The ones that looked like they belonged in a VINTAGE STORYBOOK—lace-like RUFFLES, tiny buttercream FLOWERS, pearls so perfect they almost looked like jewellery? I remember them from family weddings, birthday parties, standing proudly on display, the centrepiece of JOY and SUGAR-HIGHS
Over time, minimalism took the SPOTLIGHT. Naked cakes, geometric lines, smooth fondant edges—it all felt very modern, very now. And those VINTAGE DARLINGS? Quietly tucked away in the pages of old cookbooks and FADING photo albums.
But something happened.
Without fanfare, Lambeth-style cakes began to make THEIR WAY BACK. Slowly. Softly. Through Instagram scrolls, bridal Pinterest boards, and birthday throwbacks, they crept back into the cultural consciousness. It wasn’t just NOSTALGIA—it was a craving for something rich in MEMORY, joy, and ornate, UNAPOLOGETIC CHARM.
AND BOY, DID PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE AGAIN.
At Tessa’s Bakery we EMBRACED it with open arms and piping bags at the ready. Customers began asking: “Do you make the ones with the ruffles?” “Can you do those vintage designs I’ve been seeing online?” And just like that, we knew—the old-school beauty was BACK.
We dove into the ARCHIVES. Talked to grannies, flipped through family albums, REMEMBERED the feel of piping bags and pearl strands. Each swirl felt like stitching a little piece of HISTORY back into today.
VINTAGE ISN’T JUST A TREND. IT’S A LOVE LANGUAGE.
Today, our Lambeth cakes blend the charm of yesterday with Tessa’s SIGNATURE twist. CHEEKY phrases hidden under rosebuds. They’re detailed, dreamy, and crafted with CARE.
And every time we pipe a ruffle or add a sugar bead, it feels like a WARM HUG from the past.
SO, WANT A SLICE OF YESTERYEAR?
Come by the bakery, or browse online. Whether it’s for a birthday, baby shower, or “just because,” we’ll make sure your cake tells a story—one rich in TRADITION, buttercream, and a whole lot of HEART.
With vintage love and modern flair,
Tessa x
