Montana is one of the busiest young-family areas in Pretoria, and it’s packed with talented home bakers who specialise in soft buttercream cakes, cute themed designs and baby-friendly smash cakes. If you’re looking for 1st Birthday Cake Montana ideas, this list brings you the best small/home bakers trusted by local moms.
These bakers create everything from simple pastel smash cakes to themed first birthday showstoppers — perfect for cake smash sessions or milestone parties.
If you’re planning a cake smash photoshoot, here’s your easy link:
https://jennadphotography.com/cake-smash-photography/
1st Birthday Cake Montana, Pretoria (Montana Park, Magalieskruin, Doornpoort, Zambezi Area)
Only small/home bakers. No big commercial bakeries.
1. The Whisk Studio by Chané – Montana Park
Specialty: Buttercream smash cakes, rustic pastels, soft textures
WhatsApp: 076 816 0023
Instagram: @thewhiskstudioza
Area: Montana Park
Why moms love her: Gentle finishes + perfect baby-friendly colours.
2. Sweet Treats by Leandri – Magalieskruin
Specialty: Mini smash cakes, floral designs, girly first birthdays
WhatsApp: 082 889 6610
Facebook: Sweet Treats by Leandri PTA
Area: Magalieskruin
Why moms love her: Beautiful pastel themes and soft piping.
3. Cakealicious by Tersia – Doornpoort
Specialty: Character cakes, small smash cakes, teddy bear themes
WhatsApp: 060 301 7788
Instagram: @cakealicious_tersia
Area: Doornpoort
Why moms love her: Affordable, neat and smash-friendly buttercream.
4. Butter Bliss Cakes – Montana
Specialty: Rainbow cakes, swirl cakes, neutral boy/girl themes
WhatsApp: 084 662 9902
Facebook: Butter Bliss Montana
Area: Montana
Why moms love her: Clean colours and neat detailing.
5. Cakes by Dané – Zambezi Area (Montana Side)
Specialty: Themed cakes, soft fondant accents, pastel designs
WhatsApp: 060 889 4413
Instagram: @cakesbydane
Area: Near Zambezi / Montana
Why moms love her: Beautiful aesthetic + excellent birthday themes.
6. Marina’s Cake Creations – Montana Park
Specialty: Pretty buttercream cakes, safari themes, rustic styles
WhatsApp: 079 503 9917
Facebook: Marina’s Cake Creations PTA
Area: Montana Park
Why moms love her: Great with “Wild One” and animal-themed cakes.
7. Baked by Karla – Magalieskruin
Specialty: Semi-naked cakes, floral cake decor, pastel smash cakes
WhatsApp: 073 554 0021
Instagram: @bakedbykarla_sa
Area: Magalieskruin
Why moms love her: Elegant, soft, perfect for photos.
8. Cake Craft by Beulah – Montana
Specialty: Cute smash cakes, number “1” cakes, baby boy themes
WhatsApp: 081 388 7734
Facebook: Cake Craft Montana
Area: Montana
Why moms love her: Neat piping and very smash-friendly designs.
9. Sweet Cloud Bakery – Doornpoort
Specialty: Smash cakes, cloud + rainbow themes, soft buttercream
WhatsApp: 082 265 1150
Instagram: @sweetcloudbakery
Area: Doornpoort
Why moms love her: Clean pastel work and quick turnaround.
10. Crumb & Cream Cakes – Montana Park
Specialty: Minimalistic modern cakes, neutral baby themes
WhatsApp: 061 220 9953
Instagram: @crumbandcreamptamontana
Area: Montana Park
Why moms love her: Perfect for simple, elegant smash cakes.
Photographer’s Advice for Smash Cakes (Helps Build Trust)
To get the BEST results in your cake smash session:
Choose soft buttercream only
Pastel colours (sage, beige, dusty pink, cream, baby blue)
Avoid fondant figurines — they’re hard and don’t smash
Choose simple designs babies can grab easily
Avoid strong red/black/blue because they stain skin
More helpful info here:
1st Birthday Cake Pretoria East — Home-Baker Guide
1st Birthday Cake Centurion – Top Home Bakers for First Birthdays
1st Birthday Cake Bakers in the Moot
1st Birthday Cake Pretoria East
1st Birthday Cake Montana – Best Local Home Bakers
Montana and the surrounding northern suburbs are full of passionate small bakers who pour so much love into every cake. Whether you need a simple smash cake or a themed first-birthday showstopper, these talented home bakers will create something memorable for your baby’s special day.
Support local. Celebrate big.
And when the cake is ready — I’d love to capture those sweet, messy, joyful moments in my Pretoria studio.
