The number cake (also called cream tart or letter cake) is THE trendy cake that keeps winning over social networks and festive tables.
Why is this pistachio-speculoos version perfect?
Pistachio: THE absolute star flavour of 2026 (inspired by Dubai desserts)
Speculoos: the tasty Belgian touch that brings crunch and caramel
Texture contrast: crisp biscuit + smooth cream + crunchy bits
Highly customisable: age, initials, message
Instagram/TikTok virality: photogenic format guaranteed
Impressive homemade gift: "wow" effect at a moderate cost
Ideal occasions for a number cake
Birthdays: 18, 20, 30, 40, 50 years…
Engagements: initials of the future spouses (e.g., M & L)
Baby shower: baby's age or initials
Graduations: CERTIFICATE, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, TECHNICAL DEGREE, MASTER etc.
Company events: founding anniversary, key figures
Cutting guide for numbers and letters
To succeed with your number cake, you will need a printed template (A3 size or enlarged A4). You can:
- Download free templates online (Pinterest, baking blogs)
- Draw your own numbers on thick baking paper
- Buy a number cake cutter set (available at Patissland)
Pro tip: Cut 2 copies of the same number to stack and create height.
Possible filling variations
This number cake can be endlessly adapted to your tastes:
Strawberry-Vanilla: vanilla mascarpone cream + fresh strawberries + meringues
Chocolate-Hazelnut: chocolate cream + Nutella + hazelnut praline
Lemon-Raspberry: lemon cream + raspberries + candied zest
Coconut-Mango: coconut cream + fresh mango + coconut flakes
Rose-Lychee: rose cream + lychees + edible rose petals


