1st Birthday Cake Bakers in the Moot — Local Bakers for Your Baby’s Big Day
If you’re planning your little one’s first birthday celebration or cake smash photoshoot, finding a reliable baker can feel overwhelming. Many Pretoria moms search for 1st Birthday Cake Moot options that are beautiful, budget-friendly and baked with love — and thankfully, the Moot has some of the BEST small home bakers.
As a local Pretoria cake smash photographer, I work with families all over Waverley, Villieria, Rietfontein and Gezina, and these are the bakers moms always rave about.
If you’re booking a cake smash photoshoot, where we do all for you, you just arrive – here’s your easy link: Cake Smash Photographer Pretoria
Top Home Bakers in the Moot (Waverley, Villieria, Rietfontein, Gezina, Queenswood)
Below is a curated list of home bakers who specialise in birthday cakes, smash cakes, fondant cakes, buttercream cakes and themed designs.
(All small/home businesses. No large bakeries.)
1. Cake Couture by Lelanie – Villieria
Specialty: Soft buttercream cakes, Pastel themes, Simple smash cakes
WhatsApp: 076 511 9843
Instagram: @cakecouture_by_lelanie
Area: Villieria (collection)
Why moms love her: Gentle textures + perfect pastel colours for cake smash photos.
2. Sweet Crumbs by Marizel – Waverley
Specialty: Buttercream, naked cakes, mini smash cakes
WhatsApp: 082 497 1132
Facebook: Sweet Crumbs by Marizel
Area: Waverley
Why moms love her: Affordable, reliable, soft designs suitable for babies.
3. SugarDust Bakery – Rietfontein
Specialty: 1st birthday cakes, cute fondant toppers, character themes
WhatsApp: 073 846 0021
Instagram: @sugardust_bakery
Area: Rietfontein
Why moms love her: Friendly, creative, and great with themed orders.
4. Nika’s Cakes – Queenswood
Specialty: Elegant buttercream swirls, ombré cakes, girly themes
WhatsApp: 072 889 1100
Facebook: Nika’s Cakes Pretoria
Area: Queenswood
Why moms love her: Stunning colour blending + neat work.
5. Bake Me Happy by Henriëtte – Kilner Park
Specialty: Affordable birthday cakes, simple smash cakes
WhatsApp: 083 698 5321
Facebook: Bake Me Happy Kilner Park
Area: Kilner Park
Why moms love her: Great option for budget-friendly but beautiful designs.
6. Cake Haven by Michelle – Gezina
Specialty: Buttercream cakes, minimal fondant, name toppers
WhatsApp: 081 771 3201
Instagram: @cakehaven_michelle
Area: Gezina
Why moms love her: Soft, pastel-friendly styling for photos.
7. Flour & Flower Cakes – Rietondale
Specialty: Floral designs, textured buttercream, smash cakes
WhatsApp: 062 541 2200
Instagram: @flourandflower_pta
Area: Rietondale
Why moms love her: Clean aesthetic that photographs beautifully.
8. Nettie’s Bakes – Villieria
Specialty: Buttercream, semi-naked cakes, rustic themes
WhatsApp: 084 991 7721
Facebook: Nettie’s Bakes
Area: Villieria
Why moms love her: Consistent & soft, baby-friendly colour palettes.
9. Lara’s Cake Studio – Riviera
Specialty: Soft pastel themes, floral cakes, unicorns & girly styles
WhatsApp: 082 336 9912
Instagram: @larascakestudio
Area: Riviera (border of Moot)
Why moms love her: Smooth buttercream & clean character cakes.
10. Cake Crumbs by Tania – Rietfontein
Specialty: Number cakes, crown-themed cakes, little boy themes
WhatsApp: 071 209 4372
Facebook: Cakes by Tania PTA
Area: Rietfontein
Why moms love her: Neat piping + adorable themed designs.
Photographer’s Tip: What Makes a Perfect Smash Cake?
From my experience shooting hundreds of cake smash sessions:
Choose:
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Soft buttercream
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No fondant (hard for babies)
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Pastel colours
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Simple textures
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Light decorations
Avoid:
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Chocolate cake (too messy)
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Hard fondant characters
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Strong colours (stains skin)
Need help choosing? I’m always happy to advise:
https://jennadphotography.com/cake-smash-photography/
Final Thoughts on 1st Birthday Cake Bakers in the Moot
The Moot is full of talented home bakers who pour their heart into every cake. Whether you want pastel, themed, elegant, rustic or a simple smash cake, there’s a baker in Waverley, Villieria, Rietfontein or Gezina who can create something special for your little one’s first birthday.
Support local. Celebrate big.
And when you’re ready, reach out. I’d love to capture the joy of your baby’s first birthday in my Pretoria studio.
