9 Bake Off worthy cakes gifted to the royal family

These show-stopping cakes look too good to eat

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Sophie Hamilton
Sophie HamiltonDeputy Features Editor
February 4, 2021
Cupcakes with gold frames displaying photos of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal family carry out hundreds of public engagements every year for their charity work, and along the way, they are often presented with delicious cakes as gifts.

These aren't any ordinary cakes though – some of the sweet creations are on a huge scale and really take one's breath away. From seriously impressive cupcakes to vibrant colours and a few funny themes, we love seeing the royals' fabulous baked gifts. Take a look...

For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The royal couple were presented with the most amazing cupcake collection back in January 2020 on their visit to the Khidmat Centre in Bradford (see photo above). On top of each cake is an edible iced frame containing a photo of William and Kate. What a brilliant idea!

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Prince William and Kate Middleton cutting a cake with ocean and sea creatures theme.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess were also asked to cut this colourful sea-themed cake in December 2018 when they opened the Oasis centre at the Akrotiri Royal Air Force base in Cyrpus.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a black tuxedo, smiling and gesturing by a blue car cake.© Photo: Getty Images

And we love this fun creation! Prince William was particularly taken with this cake featuring himself and wife Kate in his convertible blue car, which he drove to the annual October Club dinner in aid of the St Giles Trust in October 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II in green suit and hat, standing by a cake, talking to Nadiya Hussain in green coat and turban.

For the Queen

This beautiful tiered cake was given to Her Majesty by chef, Nadiya Hussain, winner of the Great British Bake Off, during her 90th Birthday Walkabout in Windsor.

Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, cutting a large decorative cake with a crowd watching.© Photo: Getty Images

For the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall

Wow, now that's a cake. In July 2019, Prince Charles and Camilla cut this specially commissioned cake inspired by the landscapes of the UK’s National Parks, during an official visit to Devon & Cornwall.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, stands by a table with two cakes and cupcakes, smiling with two women in traditional attire.© Photo: Getty Images

Another delicious-looking cake with a royal theme, complete with a crown! The picture was taken in 2016 in Oman when Camilla visited Etab Al-Zadjali's cake business stand during her royal tour.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in blue suit, holding cup, stands by a large cake with 'Pebory' sign.© Photo: Getty Images

This cake is so touching! The five-tiered lemon and Cornish elderflower sponge cake was made to represent the Duchess's wedding outfit by husband and wife Phil and Christine Jenson who run cake makers Peboryon in Cornwall.

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Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, cut a cake with two other individuals at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

Look at all these amazing colourful cakes! The Prince of Wales looked thrilled with his 64th birthday gift while on tour of New Zealand in 2012.

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Elaborate cake celebrating 50th anniversary of 'The Earl of Wessex' with figurines and gold masks.© Photo: Getty Images

For Prince Edward

This fantastic theatre-themed cake was created for Prince Edward's 50th birthday by the W.I and presented to him at the Shanklin Theatre during a day of engagements on the Isle of Wight in 2014.

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