Hi, my name is Paula. Welcome to my site!

I have been making and decorating cakes for more than 20 years and each one is created to suit your individual requirements. All of the decorations, including the flowers and cake toppers you see in the photos, have been handmade by me. I only use fresh, quality ingredients to give my valued clients that ‘just like Grandma used to make’ experience.

FLAVOURS

There is an endless variety of additives that can be included in the mixtures to create cakes suitable for serving as either dessert or coffee slices. If you have a favourite from your childhood, this can also be achieved if it is not mentioned below.
All of my cakes are available in a range of flavours including:-

• Fruit cake – light and dark (traditional for wedding cakes) – please allow 2 to 3 months notice to give the cakes plenty of time to mature

• Mud cake – white, dark or caramel – these can also have a selection of fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, a variety of alcohol or essences such as peppermint, jaffa, coffee etc and a wide choice of chocolate bars such as cherry ripe, or mars bars.

• Marble mud – this is a combination of white/dark, white/caramel or dark/caramel swirled together.

• Black forest cake – filled with mock or fresh cream, cherries and real kirsch.

• Carrot cake – great for serving as dessert, with a wonderful moist texture.

• Banana cake – again, great as a dessert and can have caramel added, for a slight twist on the flavour.

• Plain chocolate or madeira cake – these flavours are favourites for children’s party cakes and can also be combined to create a marble effect or have some of the abovementioned additives.

• Red velvet cake – this is an unusual cake with a surprisingly yummy flavour and texture.

• Orange and poppy seed cake – a light texture and citrus flavour

• Gluten free cakes can be arranged by request.

In my experience, sponge cakes are not a cost effective option for the customer – therefore I find it best not to offer them. If you have your heart set on a sponge it may be better to order through your local bakery or supermarket.

ICING

A variety of icings are available to suit your particular tastes. These include fondant, ganache, buttercream and cream cheese, to name a few.

Fondant is the most traditional of the icings used. Although it is the most expensive, it lends itself to a variety of different cake flavours and is most versatile when introducing decorations.

White and chocolate ganache is popular with cakes served as dessert, although consideration must be given to the elements when choosing this type of icing for your event. White ganache must be kept refrigerated, whereas chocolate ganache is able to be kept in an air-conditioned environment. Care must also be taken in the warmer months.

Buttercream is also a good choice, but again is not particularly suitable for the warmer months. This is best used when decorating with fresh flowers, as the soft and fresh look is quite elegant. There is also a variety of manufactured icings that carry a long shelf life, so do not require refrigeration.

PRICE

It is difficult to give a final quote without having all of the information needed. There are many things to consider when calculating a price, especially with a wedding cake, as each one is different. The number of tiers, amount of decoration, complexity of design, flavours, additives and choice of icing, all help determine cost. A great deal of time goes into shopping for ingredients, additional supplies, designing, baking, covering, making the decorations, plus assembly and delivery to venue. The number of guests attending, whether you serve your cake as dessert or coffee slices and if you intend on keeping the top tier, play a vital part as well.

BOOKINGS

I was once asked if I could “throw something together” for an engagement cake that was needed in 48 hours. If only it was that simple.

It’s always a good idea to provide as much notice as possible when ordering your cake.  At least one to two months’ notice is required for the more complex designs and there is always a chance that I have several cakes booked in already.  I will always try to accommodate my clients, where time permits and if I can squeeze in an urgent request I will do my best.

DELIVERY

I live on the southside of Brisbane and delivery can usually be arranged within the metropolitan area at a very low cost. I can also deliver to either the Gold or Sunshine Coasts however the delivery fee is higher due to the increased distance involved. Included in the delivery charge is the setup of the cake/s at the venue. I personally deliver the majority of my cakes, as it is one less stressful chore that the bride has to consider and reassuring that the cake will reach the venue in one piece. You also have the option of collecting the cake yourself if preferred, or you may enlist a trusted friend or family member to do it for you.

CONTACT

If you have any questions or would like any further information please use the form on the contact me page. If you have a photo of a cake that you particularly like please attach it to your enquiry. The more information you can provide about the style of cake, number of guests, flavour, etc the easier it will be to give you a quote.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to create a cake for your special occasion!

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