Wait…! Don’t leave empty-handed. Your perfect cake is one order away. Join The Cravery list and get  15% off your first order, plus early access to new flavours, limited drops, and offers nobody else sees.

Over 950 five-star Google reviews.  Birmingham’s favourite buttercream cake factory.

15% OFF

YOUR FIRST PURCHASE!

    • SALE
      Easy White Cake by The Cravery, elegant minimal design handcrafted by cake makers in Solihull.

      Easy White Cake

      Price range: £27.00 through £330.00
    • SALE
      Personalised Cake

      Personalised Cake

      Price range: £57.00 through £390.00

    Cheap Cupcakes

    Your Cake Delivery & Collection Options

    Choose the perfect option that suits your schedule.

    FASTEST

    Same Day

    "Order before 11 am for same-day cake pickup in Birmingham. Swing by our factory between 2:00 and 2:30 pm!"

    Next Day

    "Place your cake order by 11:00 am and collect it the next day between 9:00 and 9:30 am, or have it delivered to your doorstep with a one-hour delivery time slot."

    Any Day

    "Place your cake order for any available date and collect it between 9:00 and 9:30 am on your chosen day, or have it delivered to your doorstep with a one-hour delivery time slot."

    Cheap Cupcakes, Without Cutting Corners

    Cheap cupcakes are affordable, handcrafted cupcakes that prove great value need not mean low quality, freshly made to order and delivered across Birmingham, so you get a proper bakery treat without the bakery price tag. Cupcakes are simply the most affordable way to enjoy our handcrafted baking, which is why so many people come to us for the best cheap cupcakes around, made by hand at an independent cake shop Birmingham trusts.

    We are an independent, family-run cake factory in Birmingham, trusted with more than 950 five-star Google reviews (4.9★) and holding a 5-star FSA food hygiene rating.

    Cheap Cupcakes

    The Complete Guide to Cheap Cupcakes

    “Cheap” should mean good value, not poor quality, and that is exactly how we see it. Our affordable cupcakes are made with the same care, the same fresh baking and the same hand-finishing as everything else we do; they simply come in a smaller, more wallet-friendly package than a full cake. Whether you are catering a party on a budget, treating the office, or just fancy something sweet, cupcakes are the easy, affordable choice.

    This guide covers why our cupcakes are such good value, how to keep costs down, the flavours available, and how to order, with the full value run-through towards the end of the page.

    Affordable Does Not Mean Basic

    An affordable cupcake from us is still a freshly baked, hand-finished cupcake, never frozen, never mass-produced. We keep them affordable by keeping the designs simple and selling them by the box, not by skimping on what goes into them. It means you get genuine bakery quality at a price that works for everyday treats and big-group catering alike.

    Great Value for Parties and Sharing

    Cupcakes are brilliant value when you are feeding a crowd. Buying a box works out far more cost-effective than individual treats, everyone gets their own, and there is no cutting or serving to worry about, ideal for parties, work events and family get-togethers on a budget. For an affordable celebration cake too, see our Cheap Birthday Cakes range.

    How the Made-to-Order Process Works

    Configure your order through our online shop at any hour, or contact us directly. We confirm the flavours, any simple decoration and your delivery details before we begin, then bake everything fresh for your date, nothing is frozen and nothing is mass-produced.

    Flavours for Your Cheap Cupcakes

    Affordable does not limit your choice. Our cupcakes come in our signature sponges, Vanilla, Chocolate, Vanilla & Chocolate, Red Velvet and Rainbow Vanilla, topped with a buttercream from Vanilla, Chocolate, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Oreo, Biscoff, Hazelnut or Cream Cheese. Sticking to one or two classic flavours across a box is the most cost-effective way to order, and vanilla and chocolate are reliable crowd-pleasers.

    On dietary matters: our base recipe is nut-free, meat-free and alcohol-free and is suitable for vegetarians. We are not an allergen-free kitchen and we do not offer egg-free cakes, and because our kitchen handles a range of ingredients we cannot guarantee against the presence of any allergen. If anyone has a diagnosed food allergy, please speak to us before ordering.

    More Affordable Treats

    Looking for more value options? Our full Cupcakes Birmingham range covers every style, and for an affordable cake there is our Cheap Birthday Cakes collection. Want to add a personal touch without a big price jump? Message Cupcakes let you spell out a message across an affordable box.

    Cheap Cupcake Delivery Near You

    Every order is handcrafted to order and delivered across Birmingham and the West Midlands by our own vans, never a postal courier. If you have been searching for cheap cupcakes near me, we cover the full B1–B99 region plus Walsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley, with a £70 minimum order beyond the B postcodes, and offer cheap cupcake delivery every day between 8:00am and 8:00pm with a one-hour time slot.

    Need them quickly? Same-day cake delivery is available when you order by 11am, next-day cake delivery the day before, and collection from our factory daily between 9:00 and 9:30am, and collection is the most affordable option of all, as there is no delivery to add.

    Cheap Cupcakes: Frequently Asked Questions

    Are cheap cupcakes lower quality?

    Not with us. Our affordable cupcakes are freshly baked and hand-finished just like everything else we make, we keep them affordable through simple designs and box pricing, not by cutting quality.

    Order by the box, stick to one or two classic flavours, and keep the decoration simple. Collection is also cheaper than delivery, as there is nothing to add for the van.

    If you are in Birmingham or the West Midlands, we deliver the best cheap cupcakes near me across the B1–B99 region plus Walsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

    Yes, we deliver across our whole area by our own vans, every day between 8:00am and 8:00pm, with a one-hour time slot. Same-day and next-day options are available too.

    Cupcakes are sold by the box, and a £70 minimum applies only for delivery beyond the B postcodes. Within our core area, just order the box size you need.

    Any of our five sponges with a cream filling and a jam or spread. The base recipe is nut-free, meat-free and alcohol-free, though we cannot guarantee against any allergen.

    We proudly serve virtually every address within the B1 to B99 postcodes across the West Midlands. From Alcester to Tamworth, and Halesowen to Solihull, our expert team at The Cravery Cakes, your trusted cake shop Birmingham, brings your celebration cake straight to your door with care and precision.

    Prefer to collect your cake, or travelling from further away? You can collect directly from our cake shop Birmingham factory seven days a week between 9:00 am and 9:30 am.

    At our cake shop Birmingham, we offer delivery seven days a week, including weekends and most public holidays, so you are never without cake when it matters most. Whether it is a last-minute celebration or a carefully planned weekend surprise, you can count on The Cravery Cakes to bring your freshly made cake straight to your doorstep, beautifully presented and right on time.

    Deliveries from our cake shop Birmingham are made between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, seven days a week. You will receive a one-hour delivery time slot by email approximately 12 hours before delivery, giving you plenty of notice to plan ahead. To keep your celebration stress-free, we recommend selecting delivery for the day before your event and storing your cake in the fridge until needed. If the allocated delivery time is not convenient, simply call us or send us a WhatsApp message before 8:00 am on the day of delivery to arrange collection instead. At The Cravery Cakes, we are here to make your celebration as smooth and worry-free as possible.

    Need a last-minute celebration cake? Our cake shop Birmingham offers same-day ordering through Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. Simply search for The Cravery Cakes on any of these apps to order freshly made birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and more for same-day delivery.

    Prefer to collect instead? No problem. Our cake shop Birmingham offers same-day collection when you place your order through our website before 11:00 am. Your cake will be freshly prepared and ready to collect between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm from our Birmingham factory. Fresh cakes, ready exactly when you need them most.

    Absolutely! Simply place your order by 11:00 am, and your cake will be delivered the next day between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. You will receive a one-hour delivery time slot by email approximately 12 hours before your scheduled delivery. This convenient service from our cake shop Birmingham is available seven days a week, ensuring your celebrations are always covered.

    If you place your order after 11:00 am, please contact our cake shop Birmingham by telephone as soon as possible to see if we can still assist. Otherwise, orders placed after 11:00 am are automatically processed the following day and scheduled for collection or delivery the day after.

    For example, if you place your order after 11:00 am on Monday, it will be processed on Tuesday and ready for collection or delivery on Wednesday. This allows our team at The Cravery Cakes to prepare your cake to the high standards our customers expect.

    Yes, our named day delivery option allows you to choose your preferred delivery date for just £4.99. At our cake shop Birmingham, we recommend selecting delivery for the day before your event and storing your cake in the fridge to ensure a completely stress-free celebration. That way, everything is ready to go, and you can focus on enjoying the special moment with your family and guests.

    No, our cake shop Birmingham is unable to guarantee an exact delivery time. However, you will receive a one-hour delivery time slot by email approximately 12 hours before your scheduled delivery, giving you plenty of notice to plan ahead.

    For added peace of mind, we recommend selecting delivery for the day before your event and storing your cake in the fridge. This ensures everything is ready on time, allowing you to relax and enjoy your celebration without any last-minute stress.

    Unfortunately, no. Our cake shop Birmingham delivers to all B1 to B99 postcodes, and we use advanced route management software to optimise delivery routes and timings. Changing one delivery slot would affect other customers and disrupt the carefully planned schedule, so we are unable to adjust delivery time windows once they have been allocated.

    We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure every cake is delivered efficiently, safely, and on time.

    Yes, our cake shop Birmingham can accommodate a change of delivery address if you contact us before 8:00 am on the day of delivery and the new address is within half a mile of the original location. Because we deliver across all B1 to B99 postcodes using carefully optimised routes, changes beyond this distance may disrupt other customers’ deliveries and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

    We appreciate your understanding as we work hard to ensure every cake is delivered efficiently, safely, and on time.

    Yes, our cake shop Birmingham delivers to residential homes, offices, restaurants, hotels, and event venues across all B1 to B99 postcodes. Please ensure that someone is available to receive the cake during the allocated delivery window.

    If your cake is being delivered to a venue or restaurant, we kindly ask that you inform the manager in advance, as the cake will need to be stored in their fridge. Some venues have their own delivery policies or restrictions, so it is always best to check with them beforehand to avoid any issues.

    Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver to venues that do not open until after 12:00 pm. Some locations operate only in the evening or by appointment, which means there may be no one available to receive the cake during our delivery hours. In these cases, we recommend using our collection service to ensure your cake arrives safely and on time.

    Absolutely! Our cake shop Birmingham makes surprise cake deliveries easy. Simply enter the recipient’s address and contact number at checkout, and add a note in the order comments to let us know it is a surprise. Our team will take care of the rest.

    Please ensure that someone is available to receive the cake during the allocated delivery window, as missed deliveries may occur if no one is present at the address. We want your surprise celebration to go perfectly.

    If no one is available at the delivery address, our cake shop Birmingham will follow one of two procedures depending on the type of product ordered.

    Products that do not require refrigeration (such as cupcakes, pizza cakes, cakesicles, and similar items):
    We may leave the order with a nearby neighbour if someone is available and willing to accept it. A notification will be sent to the contact details provided at checkout.

    Cakes that require refrigeration (such as layered buttercream cakes):
    If no one is available to receive the cake, you will be notified by email and the cake will be returned to our Birmingham factory. We are unable to redeliver on the same day.

    You will then have two options:

    • Arrange redelivery for the following day (an additional delivery charge will apply).
    • Collect your cake the next morning between 9:00 am and 9:30 am from our cake shop Birmingham factory.

    We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and we will always do our best to ensure your cake reaches you fresh and in perfect condition.

    Yes. Surprise deliveries are very welcome, just give us the recipient’s address and any access notes, and add a personalised message card if you would like.

    Order in Minutes Through Our Delivery Partners

    When a celebration cannot wait, you can order a range of our freshly made cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, doughnuts and other sweet treats for fast delivery through our partner platforms.

    Uber Eats

    Need a cake today? Order from us on Uber Eats and have handcrafted cakes and sweet treats delivered straight to your door.

    Deliveroo

    Order through Deliveroo to enjoy freshly made cakes, cupcakes and desserts without the planning, ideal for last-minute occasions.

    Just Eat

    When celebrations cannot wait, Just Eat lets you order our freshly made cakes and sweet treats for quick delivery.

    Getting the Best Value on Cupcakes

    A little know-how goes a long way when you are watching the budget. Here is how to get the best cheap cupcakes for your money without settling for less.

    Buy by the Box

    Cupcakes are at their best value bought as a box rather than singly. A box feeds a crowd, works out cheaper per cake, and there is no cutting or serving, ideal for parties and sharing.

    Keep the Designs Simple

    The simpler the decoration, the lower the cost. A clean swirl of buttercream in a colour you like looks lovely and keeps things affordable, while still being freshly hand-piped.

    Choose One or Two Flavours

    Sticking to a couple of classic flavours across the box is the most cost-effective way to order, and vanilla and chocolate please just about everyone.

    Collect to Save on Delivery

    Collection from our factory is the most affordable option of all, with nothing added for the van. If you are nearby, it is the cheapest way to get the best cheap cupcakes near me.

    Great for Budget Catering

    For parties, work events and family gatherings on a budget, affordable cupcakes are one of the most cost-effective ways to feed everyone something freshly made and genuinely good.

    Affordable, freshly made and delivered to your door, that is value done properly.

    Order Your Cheap Cupcakes Today

    Ready for affordable treats that still taste the part? Order online in minutes, we accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay through Stripe, around the clock. For a bigger or custom order, message us on WhatsApp and we will help you keep it affordable. You can also explore the full range from Cake Makers across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

    Subscribe Today
    And Receive A Gift

    Become a member and unlock a world of benefits and surprises.