The tiered lemon raspberry cake at Sweet Bones in Braddon, one of Canberra’s most recommended birthday cake makers. Photo: Sweet Bones.
Special occasions deserve special sweets. Want a stunning designed cake or other treat that will dazzle guests? If so, you’ll understand the importance of ordering a unique creation from a custom cake business.
A custom cake business is dedicated to designing and baking perfect creations. They guarantee that each is memorable. Cake artists and chefs make delicious cakes, cupcakes and other sweets. They do so in an exciting range of flavours and in sensational designs. Many are so beautiful you won’t want to eat them—or will you?
In this article, we’ll outline the qualities to consider when choosing a custom cake designer, and share where to find the best in Canberra.
What makes a great custom birthday cake designer?
Choosing the right custom cake business will ensure a creation that tastes amazing, looks amazing and is perfect for the occasion at hand.
It can be helpful to keep the following in mind when choosing a custom cake business.
- Style and eye for detail. Designing and baking an irresistible custom treat takes creativity. It also takes style and an eye for detail. You’ll want to explore online for images of previous creations.
- Flavours. You’ll want a custom cake designer who offers a delectable range of flavours. That’s whether you want classic vanilla or indulgent chocolate, or exotic native flavours.
- Dietary requirements. If dietary requirements, including food allergies, are important, be sure to talk to the custom cake business about this. While some cater for dietary requirements, not all do.
- Reliability. You’ll want a custom cake business that’s reliable. That’s one that will get your sweet to you on time, especially for a special occasion.
- Delivery and lead time. Check the lead time required to place an order so you will meet your deadline. Some cake businesses require longer lead times than others. Also check for delivery options if that’s important.
The best custom cake businesses in Canberra
RiotACT’s editorial team has combed through 20 years of on-site comments to compile a list of the most recommended businesses according to you.
To be listed in our Best of Canberra series, each business needs to have consistently received positive feedback on RiotACT and Facebook as well as maintaining a minimum average of 4/5 stars on Google.
Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes
Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes makes exquisite-looking cakes, cupcakes and cookies, including custom designs. Flavours include dreamy chocolate, Earl Grey, salted caramel and Chai. Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes encourages clients to send thoughts on design inspiration. Fresh and/or sugar flowers are used. Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes creates cakes in a range of sizes. Cake toppers and delivery available.
On Facebook, Leigh Childs wrote, “Is this a cake? It’s a work of art. Wonderful.”
Lulu & Sis
Lulu & Sis custom create cakes, cupcakes and cookies for any occasion, party or event. This sister duo brings beautiful, unique and creative cakes, as well as specialty cookies, into the lives of those living in Canberra, Queanbeyan and Googong. Lulu & Sis make sweet creations in many flavours and colourful designs. Delivery is available.
Phoebe Page wrote on Facebook, “Lulu & Sis are amazing at what they do! Highly recommend.”
La Ombre Creations
La Ombre Luxe Cakes are handcrafted with love and care. Designer cakes and desserts can be ordered for any occasion or celebration, in flavours for all tastes. Exquisite designs are guaranteed to impress. La Ombre Creations makes cakes, cupcakes and cookies and will customise colours. Sugar or fresh flowers adorn cakes. Delivery is available and pick-up can be arranged.
On Facebook, Sunzia Saleheen Zilani wrote, “Each and every one of your creations blows my mind away.”
Ciao Café and Cakes
Whatever flavour of birthday cake you are looking for, the locally-owned Ciao Café and Cakes can deliver. Offering an extensive range of speciality cakes, this fantastic little bakery is yet another excellent choice. You can even pick up a delicious coffee while you are there!
Becky Donnelly wrote on Facebook, “Ciao Cafe and Cakes made a custom Mario Cart cake for my 90s themed 30th birthday. It was a hit. So yummy and so many compliments on the cake at the party. Highly recommend.”
The Cake Lady Canberra
The Cake Lady Canberra uses quality ingredients and bakes fresh to order. Designer cakes are made in a wide range of flavours, including marble mud, lime and coconut, red velvet and citrus twist. The Cake Lady Canberra creates for all occasions, including weddings, christenings and birthdays. Allergies may be accommodated for on request.
Jussie Minchin wrote on Google, “Linda’s cakes are always fresh and delicious, and her decorating talents are out of this world.”
Sweet Bones
Whoever said vegans couldn’t have a delicious birthday cake are wrong – and Sweet Bones is out to prove it. If dietary restrictions are a concern at your upcoming celebration, Sweet Bones is a fantastic choice. They offer incredible, inventive dairy-free custom cakes that will be gobbled up by vegans and non-vegans alike. What’s more, most of their cakes can be made gluten-free too.
Cathy Dearnley wrote a glowing review on Google saying, “Bought a large vegan cake for a birthday. Everyone enjoyed it, even those who weren’t aware that it was vegan.”
If you’re looking for more information on sweet treats for special occasions, you might like our articles on the best wedding cake bakeries, the best cake shops, and best bakeries Canberra has to offer.
If you’re after more help for your birthday party, our articles on the best kids birthday party venues and best party supplies in Canberra may be useful.
Your experience with custom cake businesses in Canberra
Thanks to our commenters who have provided insightful feedback, if you believe we have got it wrong, please let us know.
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Won the best cake at the Canberra show. I had one made for my girlfriends bday. Hands down the best cake I have ever had.
The cake is in my DP, Olaf from Frozen. It was amazing!!!!!
Frost and Sprinkles
Eat sleep dream cake. Or Shakespeare's cakes.
Thanks Karin. Feel free to pop over to www.facebook.com/CherylsSignatureCakes
Eat Sleep Dream Cakes https://www.facebook.com/eatsleepdreamcakes/
Also check out Andy from Sweet to the Bone :)
Flooded with options :D
If your cake is for your wedding but you don't want a traditional white tiered monstrosity? don't say the w word or you will cop a wedding tax.
Thanks for the sterling advice. It's for my old man for his birthday.
Thanks Briony! Josh - Feel free to check out my page and message me if you'd like to discuss, Rosie 😊 www.facebook.com/rosiecakesbyrose
Nathan is your man http://www.nathbakescakes.com.au/
Hi Josh. You are spoilt for choice with cake makers in Canberra. I used ‘Eat Sleep Dream Cakes’ for a VW Kombi Van cake and they did an amazing job – http://www.eatsleepdreamcakes.com.au/
I have also heard really good things about ‘Shakespeares Cakesphere – https://www.facebook.com/shakespearescakesphere
You will find most cake makers will be able to produce what you are after. However it may come down to what sort of budget you have.
Good luck.