A bow cake is a bento cake in vintage style, and three details give it away: raised cream scrolls on the sides, a pearl trim and a genuine satin ribbon finished with a bow. We make all our bow bento cakes in two sizes — for 3–4 people at 35 ₼ and for 7–8 people at 60 ₼ — and match the cream and ribbon colours to your occasion. Below we explain how it differs from a regular bento, which colour pairings to choose and which celebrations it suits best.
How a bow cake differs from a regular bento
On a classic bento, the focus is the top: a drawing, a character, a photo or lettering. On a bow bento, the focus is the decoration itself. You can spot a vintage bento cake at a glance by four details:
- Piped cream scrolls down the sides — the raised pattern that gives the cake its vintage look.
- A pearl border — a piped cream trim that frames the edge.
- Real satin ribbons tied into bows — actual fabric ribbon, not something drawn in cream.
- Short lettering in the centre, if you want it — a name, an age as a number or a greeting of a word or two.
No picture is needed: the look comes from the texture of the cream, the colour of the ribbons and a line or two of text. That is why people choose a bow cake when they want something delicate and stylish rather than bright and themed. If you need a drawing, a favourite character or a photo, have a look at our classic bento cakes — there is a much wider choice of designs there.
Sizes and prices: for 3–4 or 7–8 people only
There is no small cake for 1–2 people in the bow series: the raised, piped sides need height. So there are just two sizes:
| Size | Weight | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 750–800 g | 3–4 people | 35 ₼ |
| Large | 1200–1500 g | 7–8 people | 60 ₼ |
The price depends only on the size, not on how intricate the decoration is or how long the lettering is: a cake with a single number and one with a greeting and a name cost the same, as long as they are the same size. Lettering is free — in English, Russian or Azerbaijani.
Inside is the same sponge and cream cheese frosting as in a regular bento, chosen the same way: 1 sponge + 1 filling. The sponge is vanilla, chocolate or red velvet; the filling can be berries, banana, caramel or cream. Every combination is shown with photos on the sponges and fillings page.
Cream and ribbon colours: pairing ideas
Most people choose a black ribbon — on a cream or powder-pink cake. But we match both the cream and the ribbons to your occasion: ribbons also come in pink, red or beige. Here are some pairings from our catalogue:
- Cream and black — the classic. For example, the bow bento with a pearl border and two black bows, with a number or message in gold at the centre.
- Powder pink and black — the boldest, most eye-catching pair: pink cream, black bows and lettering piped in red.
- Cream and pink — the gentle version with no black at all: pale cream, pink ribbons and pink lettering. A single accent colour keeps the look soft.
- White and gold — everything in pale tones, ribbons matching the cream, and the gold number as the only accent.
- White and red — a heart-shaped cake with red lettering and scarlet hearts around the rim.
- Minimalist monochrome — two tiers of piped cream, a black bow and no lettering at all. For those who love the shape itself.
We pipe the lettering in gold, black, the colour of the ribbon or red — as on the powder-pink cake with black bows. To keep the cake from looking busy, stick to two or three colours: cream, ribbon and lettering.
What occasions suit a bow cake
Birthdays
For a birthday, the classic is “Happy birthday” with the age, or a greeting with a name. There is also an option for anyone celebrating their own day: “Happy Birthday to me” piped in red, with black bows. If you are stuck for words, browse our cake lettering ideas for every occasion.
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
For a milestone, a large number works best. Take the white bow bento with a gold number: everything in pale tones, cream ribbons to match, and the number as the only accent. There is also a more formal version with a large black number and two bows at the sides — we can pipe any number from 18 to 60. For a couple’s anniversary, try a heart-shaped cake: a cream heart with gold lettering and two black bows, with a number showing how many years you have been together.
A gift for her and Women’s Day
The delicate piping and bows make this cake a lovely gift for your mum, a friend, your sister or the woman you love. For a soft look, choose pink ribbons on a cream cake or powder-pink cream. For 8 March there is the bow bento with “Happy Women’s day” — an option for anyone who doesn’t want flowers on the cake. In the run-up to the holiday, get in touch early: the sooner you order, the easier it is to get the date you want.
A few more designs from the series — on any of them we can change the lettering and the cream and ribbon colours:
How to order a bow cake in Baku
We only take pre-orders, so there are no ready-made cakes on display — every bow cake is made for your date. Pick a design in the catalogue, fill in the details on the cake’s page and send the order: WhatsApp opens with a ready-made message containing all your order details. Here is what to include:
- The size — for 3–4 or 7–8 people.
- The sponge and filling.
- The wording for the lettering.
- The date, time and how you will get the cake — delivery across Baku or collection.
- If you want the cream, ribbon or lettering colour to differ from the photo, say so on WhatsApp once you have sent the order.
The order form offers dates from two days ahead. Sunday is our day off, and on Monday the earliest you can get your cake is 17:00. We cover delivery hours and our other formats in our guide to what a bento cake is and how to order one.
Bow cake FAQ
Is there a bow cake for 1–2 people?
How much is a bow cake?
Can I choose a different ribbon colour?
Are the ribbons on the cake real?
What can I have written on a bow cake?
A bow cake is understated beauty: pale cream, a satin ribbon and a few words in the centre. Choose the size, the ribbon colour and the lettering, and we will take care of the rest in time for your date.
