Can I order a custom-designed celebration cake?

Yes! Every celebration cake is fully custom-made to match your theme, style, and ideas—your imagination is the only limit. Make sure to order at least 4 weeks before your event.

What types of celebration cakes do you offer?

Celebration Cakes can be created in a wide variety of styles, including themed cakes, sculpted 3D cakes, elegant designs, or bold statement pieces for birthdays and special occasions.

Do you make cakes for specific themes or characters?

Absolutely. Cakes can be designed around movies, superheroes, hobbies, or any concept you have in mind, with handcrafted details and figurines.

What cake flavours are available?

A range of cake flavours is available, including chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, carrot cake, and more. Custom flavour combinations can also be discussed. Check out my cake flavours guide.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, options such as vegan and gluten-free cakes are available on request.

How big can the celebration cakes be?

Celebration cakes can be made in different sizes—from small single-tier cakes to large, multi-tiered or sculpted designs depending on your needs. Check out my cake sizing guide.

How far in advance should I place my order?

It’s best to book as early as possible (at least 4 weeks) to secure your date, especially for detailed or custom designs. A 25% booking fee secures your order.

Do you deliver celebration cakes?

Yes, celebration cakes are available to clients in Cape Town and surrounding areas including Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek.

Can you match a celebration cake to my event theme or colour scheme?

Definitely! Each celebration cake is designed to reflect your event’s theme, colours, and personal style.

How do I request a quote or place an order?

You can enquire via the website contact form or get in touch directly to discuss your cake, design ideas, and event details. Make sure to order at least 4 weeks before your event.

Cake Sizing and Flavours Guide

Whether it’s decadent chocolate mousse, intricate red velvet, traditional fruit or basic vanilla sponge, in any style and flavour you can think of, from large multi-tier statements to something more subtle, whatever you can possibly imagine, I will create.

Use this guide as a starting point for your wedding Cake journey. In it you will find information on how to order, my wedding cake flavours and fillings as well as sizes and servings.

How To Order

Wedding Date & Venue

Let me know what date and venue you have chosen so that I can book you in.
Book A Tasting Consultation

I highly recommend that you schedule a wedding cake tasting & consultation. Consultation allow you to try my various wedding cake flavours & fillings, as well as discuss and plan your wedding cake design. Contact me to make a booking.
Design Inspiration & Aesthtic

To help me understand your wedding vision, bring ideas for your cake design, color scheme, and any other
elements you would like to incorporate into your special day.

Provide as much key details such as possible:
- wedding date,
- venue location,
- wedding coordinator’s details,
- flower & decor plans,
- dietary restrictions,
- guest count
This vital information will help tme make appropriate recommendations and help ensure that your wedding cake vision is realised.
Design Approval

I will draw up your wedding cake design based on the information provided during the consultation. The design will be submitted to you for approval, and any desired changes will be made.
Quotation and Payment

Once your design is approved, I will submit a detailed quotation. I require a 25% booking fee to be paid immediately to secure and confirm your order date.
Delivery

I create your wedding cake in the week leading up to your wedding and will deliver on the day at the time agreed upon. I suggest atleast two hours before your guest’s arrival.

Flavours & Fillings

Flavours

French Vanilla
Chocolate
Red Velvet
Blueberry and Lemon
Lime and Coconut
Carrot
Coffee and Caramel
Lemon Poppy Seed
Lavender and Earl Grey

Fillings

Belcolade™ Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Coffee Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Coconut Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Nutella™
Salted Caramel
Cookies and Cream
Lemon Curd
Pineapple Curd
Passion Fruit Curd
Raspberry Compote
Blueberry Compote
Hazelnut Praline

Flavour Combinations

Flavour & Fillings

Fillings

French Vanilla

Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Salted Caramel
Lemon Curd
Pineapple Curd
Passion Fruit Curd
Raspberry Compote
Blueberry Compote

Chocolate

Belcolade™ Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Coffee Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Nutella™
Cream Cheese Frosting
Salted Caramel
Cookies and Cream
Raspberry Compote
Hazelnut Praline

Red Velvet

Cream Cheese Buttercream

Blueberry and Lemon

Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Lemon Curd
Blueberry Compote

Lime and Coconut

Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Coconut Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Lemon Curd
Pineapple Curd
Passion Fruit Curd

Carrot

Cream Cheese Buttercream

Coffee and Caramel

Belcolade™ Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Coffee Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Salted Caramel

Lemon Poppy Seed

Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Lemon Curd

Lavender and Earl Grey

Cream Cheese Buttercream

Size Guide

The size of your wedding cake will depend on three things:

The number of guests
Is your wedding cake the main dessert or will it be added to the menu?
Will your wedding cake be used for photo and decoration purposes only?

Tier size | Portions

No. of large portions

No. of small portions

10cm 10 Lrg 8 Sml

15cm 26 Lrg 18 Sml

20cm 48 Lrg 24 Sml

25cm 74 Lrg 42 Sml

30cm 100 Lrg 54 Sml

100

No. of guests

No. of tiers

Tier sizes

No. of portions

Guests | Tiers | Portions

< 50

> 1 or 2

1 Tier: 20cm

2 Tiers: 10cm | 15cm

1 or 2 tiers
1 Tier: 20cm - 48 portions
2 Tiers: 10cm | 15cm - 36 portions

50-70

> 2

15cm | 20cm

2 tiers
15cm | 20cm - 74 portions

70-90

> 3

10cm | 15cm | 20cm

3 tiers
10cm | 15cm | 20cm - 84 portions

100+

> 3

15cm | 20cm | 25cm

248

3 tiers
15cm | 20cm | 25cm - 248 portions

Frequently Asked Questions - Wedding Cakes

How far in advance should we book our wedding cake?

Luxury wedding cakes are typically booked 6 to 12 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season. Securing your date early ensures design time, tasting availability, and production scheduling.

Do you offer private cake tastings?

Yes, I offer private tasting consultations, either in-studio, at a venue, or curated tasting boxes delivered to you. This is often part of a bespoke cake design experience.

Can you create a completely custom design?

Yes, I specialise in fully bespoke wedding cake designs tailored to your personal style, wedding venue, floral arrangements, wedding gown details, and overall wedding aesthetic.

Do you work with our wedding planner or venue?

Yes. I typically collaborate closely with wedding planners, florists, and venues to ensure seamless styling, delivery timing, and setup.

How is your wedding cake pricing determined?

My wedding cake pricing is usually based on:

Number of servings
Design complexity
Sugar flower work
Hand-painted or sculpted elements
Delivery & on-site setup

My luxury wedding cakes are priced for craftsmanship and not just portion count.

Do you deliver and set up the wedding cake at the venue?

Yes. I offer reliable and safe delivery and on-site styling is typically required for luxury wedding cakes to ensure perfect presentation.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Absolutely. I offer:

Gluten-free options
Vegan options
Nut-free (where possible)
Reduced sugar

It is important to discuss requirements and allergy needs in advance.

Will our wedding cake withstand the venue conditions?

In most cases yes. I will assess:

Indoor vs outdoor setup
Approximate temperature and humidity on the day
Venue storage availability

Structural supports and ingredient choices will then be discussed and adjusted accordingly.

How does the booking process work?

My booking process is as follows:

Wedding cake enquiry submitted
Design proposal and quote
25% Booking fee paid to secure date
Consultation & tasting
Final balance due before your wedding day

Reviews

4.9 ★★★★★

Based on 13 reviews

Lauren

★★★★★

Lynne made the most gorgeous wedding cake (pictured) for my husband and I! Every time I've gone to Lynne with an order, she's precise in making sure she delivers exactly what you ask, then suggests wa...

9 months ago

Angelique Cilliers

I have been using Lynne every six months for the last 10 or 11 years to bake birthday cakes for my daughters: she is extremely reliable, can make absolutely anything from an idea and it will look exac...

I & W Hanekom

Lynne created the most beautiful custom cake for my wife’s birthday, and we couldn’t have been happier! From the smooth communication and seamless delivery to the final product, everything was han...

8 months ago

Kayla Mallinson

★★★★☆

Wonderful Cake – Beautiful and Tasty! We were so happy with the cake Lynne made for our wedding. It looked exactly like I had envisioned, and it tasted just as amazing as it looked! Lynne was great...

2 years ago

Christopher Fitzgibbon

Lynne helps make special occasions more memorable. Her cakes are not only beautiful but also delicious. Her attention to detail really shows in the final product. Highly recommended if you want a cake...

Cake Sizing and Flavours Guide

How To Order

Wedding Date & Venue

Book A Tasting Consultation

Design Inspiration & Aesthtic

Design Approval

Quotation and Payment

Delivery

Flavours & Fillings

Flavours

Fillings

Flavour Combinations

Size Guide

Frequently Asked Questions - Wedding Cakes

Reviews

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