What is a Custom Cake?
The Definitive Guide to Making Your Celebration Unforgettable
Is your celebration in danger of feeling... just ordinary?
For the moments that shine, no one wants ordinary.
But that's the quiet fear most people carry- a cake that looks generic, tastes bleh or doesn't reflect who they are.
The secret to creating an unforgettable memory is to make them feel exception. Your loved one deserves a celebration that truly reflects who they are, not a standard menu option.
WITHOUT THE RIGHT CAKE YOU RISK:
x A cake that's just not "them".
x Spending good money on a cake that looks...nice but falls flat in the taste department
x Missing the chance to tell your story. The cake becomes a prop, not a moment.
x Stress and last-minute scrambling.
You risk guests with dietary needs feeling excluded because the standard option isn't safe for them.
a cake as unique as your celebration
Some cakes are customisable (you choose a style and adjust a few details). A truly custom cake is built from your story.
If you are searching for a custom cake in Perth, this where you can make your family and friends feel truly special.
Pictured: Hojicha Sponge Cake with Chocolate shaped mushrooms
A custom cake should mean something, honour someone, feel “so them,” and create a memory that lasts.
What's the difference between what's known as a "Custom Cake" vs a "True Custom Cake"?
Many bakeries let you choose colour, flavour or shape, but the design often ends up like everyone else's cake.
At Cakey Cakes, your cake begins with your story, is made just for you and becomes a highlight of the celebration.
So what's the difference if it's all cake anyway? It depends on the importance of the celebration.
| Aspect | Cakey Cakes | Typical Perth options |
|---|---|---|
| Custom level | Fully bespoke to your brief | Preset styles with colour/message tweaks |
| Lead time | Weddings 6–12 weeks; celebrations 4-7 Days | Ready-made same/next day; simple 3–14 days; complex 2+ weeks |
| Design scope | New concepts, tiering, textures, florals, hand-piping | Limited custom from a menu |
| Dietary-inclusive | GF/DF on request, transparent recipes | Varies by shop/line |
| Delivery & setup | Perth delivery with confirmed window; pickup; setup on request | Metro delivery common; time windows vary; pickup standard |
| Day-of support | Cutting & care guide; phone support | Handover only (varies) |
| Budget levers | Kitchen cake add-on, styling swaps, right-size tiers | Lower for ready-made; higher for specialist studios |
Choose bespoke if…
- You want the cake to reflect a person or story, not a menu style.
- You need specific colours, florals, textures, or tiering for photos and venue.
- You care about ingredients, dietary-inclusive options, and clear delivery timing.
Choose a preset style if…
- You need something fast for tomorrow or a few days.
- You’re happy with a colour swap, simple topper, or an edible image.
- Budget and speed matter more than a unique design.
Why it matters:
You are not really looking for “a cake.”
You are looking for a way to make someone feel seen.
A custom cake gives you a way to celebrate a person properly, without needing to find the perfect words. It can capture a milestone, a private joke, a shared memory, or a passion that defines them.
So the value of a custom cake is not just decoration.
It is connection.
When the cake reflects who they are, the moment lands differently. People do not just admire it. They feel it.
What this looks like
Sometimes that means building edible elements that carry meaning. For example, a recent cake included a world-map chocolate dome for a swimming world-record coach. The dome marked the record, showed the route of the swim, and when smashed revealed edible keepsakes tied to her role.
It was not just a cake.
It was a memory captured in food. Moments like these make the celebration unforgettable - the cake becomes part of the memory, not just dessrt.
Your experience is fully customised
I do have collections and menu options for a simpler process, but the heart of my business is crafting cakes that belong to someone.
Designs can be sentimental, symbolic, humorous, dramatic, minimalist, or wildly imaginative. No two cakes are ever the same.
Dietary-inclusive options are part of the customisation
Dietary needs are not a separate category. They are simply part of making a cake that suits the person. You do not have to choose between “custom” and “dietary-friendly.” You can have both.
-Pictured: Alex’s World Record Smash Cake
Why does getting a true custom cake matter?
When a cake is designed around someone’s story:
- the moment feels bigger
- their reaction is stronger
- the memory lasts longer
People do not just eat the cake.
They experience it.
That is what a true custom cake is meant to do.
Ready to create something personal?
If you’re picturing a cake that feels like it was made for them and only them, you’re in the right place. You don’t need a perfect plan or the right words. Just share who you’re celebrating, what they love, and what this moment means to you. I’ll take those details and turn them into a cake that fits their story beautifully.
When you’re ready, use the enquiry form below to tell me a little about your person and your celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
A custom cake is a one-off cake designed for one person or event, created from scratch around their story, preferences, and the occasion.
It depends on size and design detail. My starting prices are:
- $190+ for 6"
- $270+ for 8"
- $300+ for 10"
- $400+ for 12"
with higher pricing for complex custom work.
Yes. Dietary requirements can be included as part of the custom design.
Ideally 2–4 weeks for celebration cakes, and earlier for weddings or peak seasons.