Where To Find The Best Cakes In The Shire
Have your cake and eat it too
Baked Collective, Caringbah
Pared-back and covered in flowers, dripping in icing, layered to the high heavens, vintage-style, glinting with gold leaf flakes. There are so many ways to do cakes and sweet treats, and they’re all equally pretty - and delicious.
Honestly, we can’t think of many instances where a cake isn’t a fantastic idea. Perhaps you’ve got a wedding in the works, are planning a milestone birthday (90s babies will know), or have a bestie with a baby on the way. Or maybe you’re just an adult and have figured out that you can actually have a cake “just because” whenever you damn well please. Silver linings, right?
Whatever the reason, there are plenty of talented makers and bakers producing some absolutely exquisite cakes and treats for you to try. Read on for our list of some of the best bakers in the Sutherland Shire - tried and tested, we promise.
Where To Find The Best Cakes In The Sutherland Shire
Bec Bakes
If the hugely creative designs by Bec Bakes aren’t enough to draw you in, the smell of them surely will. Attracting visitors from near and far, this bakery specialises in towering themed creations that span everything from Disney’s Frozen to florals - and even a Corona cake. If you’re looking for something a little more single-serve, opt for a colourful cupcake, OTT choc chip cookie or classic slice. Trust us when we say; there’s a reason Bec Bakes took out the award for the Sutherland Shire’s most outstanding bakery.
27 Cawarra Road, Caringbah
Baked collective
Gorgeous, pretty and playful; Baked Collective sweet treats may vary in design, but they’re all totally Instagrammable and totally tasty. Whether you’re jumping on the vintage or shaggy cake trend train or you’re after something simplistic and classic, the incredibly talented Laura will back you with a creation that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Cookies, slices and cupcakes are also up for purchase - and eating!
2/156 The Boulevard, Caringbah
Picket Fence Cake Design
Picket Fence Cake Design is a favourite in the Shire thanks to owner Kacey’s commitment to create clients’ completely customised dream cakes. From triple-layer, citrus-covered beauties to wedding cakes dotted with edible pearls and just about anything and everything in between, when Kacey says unique, she means it. Honestly, these creations are so stunning, it almost feels a shame to eat them. Almost.
Sweet Flair
Cream puffed to perfection, sponge so light it melts in your mouth, fondant flawlessly piped - Sweet Flair’s Georgia has an eye for detail that shines through in all her creations. Although she’s responsible for many show-stopping designs, most popular are her number and letter creations, which come piled high with petite flowers, edible decorations and swirls of creamy icing - ideal for those aforementioned milestone moments.
Sweet Mayhem
If you’re a sucker for nostalgic recipes with a contemporary flair, Sweet Mayhem is the bakery for you. The team behind this Shire-based cornerstone have totally perfected all the classics: Black Forest, Tiramisu, Victoria Sponge, Carrot, Red Velvet and even Lamington, as well as a number of to-die-for tarts. Holidays and events also bring with them a new slew of designs - think Valentine's Day cookies, Hot Cross Buns and - brace yourself - Yule Log Rocky Road. Scout Tip: Opt for the Lemon Meringue Chiffon Cake pictured – it might just be the finest cake you'll ever taste!
Shop 11, 570 President Ave, Sutherland
Baked Patisserie
This boutique patisserie and coffee shop sits in the quiet streets of Kirrawee and is the perfect place to while away a morning while you deliberate over which cake, cookie or tart you’re going to head home with. Larger cakes for occasions are made to order, but span the likes of children’s themed parties, vintage-style, sprinkle-covered, and enveloped in fruit or flowers.
1/10 Marshall Road, Kirrawee
Christophers Cakes
Christopher’s Cake Shop is one of the oldest standing in Australia, first opening its doors and emitting the smells of freshly baked goods in 1955. It’s so popular that there are 10 locations across Sydney, and by some miracle, two of those are right here in the Shire. An incredible selection of cakes (15 to be exact), tarts, filo pastry treats and savoury eats can be found at any Christopher’s store. The hardest part will be choosing just one - you’d be forgiven for over-indulging! Our go-to? The Honeycomb White Choc!
South Village Shopping Centre, Kirrawee and Level 1, Westfield Miranda
Baked Beauties Sydney
First established in 2017, Emily of Baked Beauties knows the recipe for success - and really, really yummy treats. Having begun her career as a florist, Emily’s eye for design and detail is evident in every cake and dessert she touches - from perfectly crafted macaroons to bite-sized desserts and, of course, full-sized cakes bursting with colour and creativity.
Woolooware
Patisserie New York
Patisserie New York has been bringing traditional-inspired desserts to Sydneysiders since 1995 - that’s almost 30 years of baking! Picture glossy chocolate curls, sponge soaked in citrus, light-as-a-cloud piped icing…is your mouth watering yet? Patisserie New York delivers Sydney-wide, but has a bricks and mortar location in Caringbah, which has been there since 2005.
360 Kingsway, Caringbah
Essenze Chocolate
If you’re not the sponge, velvet or mud type, rest assured: you can still get your fix. Handmade to order and filled with your favourite bite-sized flavours, Essenze Chocolate’s incredibly realistic and unique chocolate smash cakes are pure perfection - and who doesn’t love a bit of light-hearted, risk-free demolition from time to time?
10/360 Kingsway, Caringbah