When planning your little one’s first birthday celebration, the cake is one of the biggest centrepieces — whether it’s for the party, or for a cake smash photoshoot. Many parents in the area look specifically for 1st Birthday Cake Centurion options that are cute, soft, smash-friendly and made by reliable local bakers.
Centurion has a HUGE community of talented home bakers, and these are the ones most loved by moms across the area.
If you’re planning a cake smash photoshoot, you can book here:
Best Home Bakers in Centurion (Lyttelton, Eldoraigne, Wierdapark, Rooihuiskraal, Raslouw, Amberfield & More)
Each baker listed below specialises in birthday cakes, smash-friendly buttercream textures and themed designs perfect for first birthdays.
1. Flourish Cakes by Marelize – Eldoraigne
Specialty: Gentle buttercream, floral cakes, pastel smash cakes
WhatsApp: 072 880 9912
Instagram: @flourishcakes_marelize
Area: Eldoraigne
Why moms love her: Soft colours + beautiful, feminine designs.
2. Little Crumbs Bakery – Wierdapark
Specialty: Smash cakes, mini birthday cakes, girly/boy themes
WhatsApp: 083 661 2070
Facebook: Little Crumbs Centurion
Area: Wierdapark
Why moms love her: Sweet, delicate styles perfect for cake smash photos.
3. Cakes by Lelané – Raslouw
Specialty: Themed buttercream cakes, safari, princess, teddy bear, wild-one
WhatsApp: 076 931 4400
Instagram: @cakes_by_lelane
Area: Raslouw
Why moms love her: Stunning design work + excellent communication.
4. Creative Cakes by Elmari – Rooihuiskraal North
Specialty: Buttercream cakes, number cakes, pastel swirl cakes
WhatsApp: 081 786 9108
Facebook: Creative Cakes by Elmari
Area: Rooihuiskraal North
Why moms love her: Affordable + beautiful for boys and girls.
5. Baked by Neé – Amberfield
Specialty: Cute smash cakes, minimalist styles, soft palettes
WhatsApp: 061 242 6417
Instagram: @bakedbynee
Area: Amberfield
Why moms love her: Modern, simple cakes that photograph perfectly.
6. Cakey Winky Creations – Lyttelton Manor
Specialty: Swirl cakes, boho themes, pastel tones
WhatsApp: 068 257 1188
Facebook: Cakey Winky Creations
Area: Lyttelton
Why moms love her: Very smash-friendly buttercream + lovely soft detailing.
7. Sweet Whisk Patisserie – Centurion East
Specialty: Modern buttercream, teddy bear cakes, floral designs
WhatsApp: 079 507 5512
Instagram: @sweetwhisk_patisserie
Area: Centurion East
Why moms love her: Elegant, high-end design work at mom-friendly pricing.
8. Kayla’s Cakery – Valhalla
Specialty: Pastel cakes, girly themes, soft floral details
WhatsApp: 083 556 9940
Facebook: Kayla’s Cakery Valhalla
Area: Valhalla
Why moms love her: Kind service + great with custom themes.
9. Klara’s Cakes – Wierdapark
Specialty: Smash cakes, semi-naked cakes, rustic baby themes
WhatsApp: 073 233 8201
Area: Wierdapark
Why moms love her: Simple, adorable cakes perfect for babies.
10. Cake Haven by Mariska – Raslouw Gardens
Specialty: Pretty mini cakes, soft textures, cute toppers
WhatsApp: 081 221 4422
Instagram: @cakehaven_mariska
Area: Raslouw Gardens
Why moms love her: Great colour blending + soft buttercream work.
11. Crème & Crumb Bakery – Eldo Glen
Specialty: Natural colour palettes, pretty piping, modern birthday cakes
WhatsApp: 084 877 9900
Instagram: @cremeandcrumb_bakery
Area: Eldo Glen
Why moms love her: Absolutely beautiful detail work.
12. Sweet Layers by Riette – Rooihuiskraal
Specialty: Smash cakes, blue/brown neutral boy themes, animal toppers
WhatsApp: 072 901 0048
Facebook: Sweet Layers by Riette
Area: Rooihuiskraal
Why moms love her: Soft, gentle designs + fast communication.
13. Honeybee Cakes – Centurion West
Specialty: Buttercream patterns, pastel rainbow cakes, girly styles
WhatsApp: 082 772 9911
Instagram: @honeybeecakesctn
Area: Centurion West
Why moms love her: Cute, modern, always neat.
Photographer’s Tips for Cake Smash Cakes
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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