When you’re planning your little one’s first birthday celebration or cake smash photoshoot, the cake is one of the biggest centrepieces of the day. Parents in Centurion often look for cakes that are soft, beautifully decorated, easy to smash, and made by trusted local bakeries and cake specialists.
Centurion and surrounding areas have a fantastic range of real, established cake shops and custom cake makers — perfect for first birthday cakes, smash cakes, and celebration desserts.
Below are the best cake businesses you can actually contact and order from for a memorable first birthday cake.
Best Cake Shops & Cake Makers in Centurion
Cakes for Africa Centurion
A well-established bakery offering cakes for birthdays and special occasions. You can browse their options online or contact them to order a birthday cake.
Phone / WhatsApp (order): +27 12 803 6198
Email: cake@cakesforafrica.com
The Little Cake Shop
Custom cakes & celebration cakes available. They accept orders by phone or email and have a storefront at Mall@Reds.
Phone / WhatsApp: 081 278 1620
Email: info@thelittlecakeshop.co.za
Cnr Rooihuiskraal & Hendrik Verwoerd Dr, Centurion 0157
Gracey’s Bakery
Locally reviewed cake shop specialising in celebration cakes and cupcakes. Great for custom birthday cake orders.
Phone / WhatsApp: 081 558 2817
Email: graceyscakes072@gmail.com
tel: 081 558 2817 Unit 68, 176 Von Willich Ave, Clubview, Centurion
Centurion Cakes (QueenCakes)
Highly rated local cake shop known for custom celebration cakes and great customer service.
Contact via phone/WhatsApp (searchable on Google Maps)
11 Aragon St, Monavoni, Centurion
TEL: 081 251 4266
(They don’t list a public email on their business listing but you can call/WhatsApp the number shown on Google for orders.)
Château Gâteaux Centurion Mall
Popular bakery in Centurion Mall with a wide selection of cakes and pastries — ideal for birthday cakes if you want a quick one you can order in-store.
Typically available via Centurion Mall directory
Mall, Gordon Hood Rd, Centurion Central
Tel: 011 568 5163
EB BAKE | TAKE
Highly rated bakery in Raslouw with excellent reviews — a solid option for custom birthday cakes.
Contact via WhatsApp/phone as listed on their Google Maps listing
113 Lochner Rd, Raslouw AH, Centurion
Sweetly Detailed – Bespoke Cakery Pty(Ltd)
Boutique cakery in Eldoraigne known for beautifully detailed custom cakes.
Contact via phone/WhatsApp as per their website/listing
45 Die Uitsig Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion
Super Bake and Take
Trusted bakery with strong reviews — good for birthday cakes and celebration desserts.
Contact via number on Google Maps
189 6th Ave, Laudium, Centurion
FLOATING BAKERY & CATERERS
Premium bakery and bespoke cake maker that also does celebration cakes and custom orders.
Phone / WhatsApp: 073 126 8382 (contact shown on their site)
Crescent Estate, Moonflower Cres, Thatchfield, Centurion
Additional Reliable Bakeries (Good for Cakes / Cupcakes)
These don’t always list direct ordering channels online, but they have a public presence and can be contacted via phone/website or Instagram:
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Cupcake Cutie Centurion – Cupcakes & celebration cakes
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Tonka Bean Bakery – Erasmia bakery with custom cake options
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Exquisite Deluxe Cakes – Boutique cake maker
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threeCakes – Small cake shop with excellent reviews
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Enids cakes and catering (Pty) Ltd – Highly rated custom cake shop in Kosmosdal
Photographer’s Tips for 1st Birthday Cake Centurion
For cake smash photography:
Go for soft buttercream only
Avoid fondant (too hard)
Pick neutrals or pastels
Avoid strong red, dark blue, black – they stain
Choose simple designs that babies can grab easily
More tips & cake smash themes here:
https://jennadphotography.com/cake-smash-photography/
Final Thoughts on 1st Birthday Cake Centurion
Centurion is full of incredibly talented small/home bakers who pour their love and creativity into every cake. Whether you’re in Eldoraigne, Wierdapark, Raslouw, Amberfield or Rooihuiskraal, you’ll find a baker nearby who can create the perfect first birthday or cake smash cake for your little one.
Support local. Celebrate big.
And when you’re ready, I’d love to capture these beautiful memories in my Pretoria studio.
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