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/
Top Home Bakers in 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
Final Thoughts on 1st Birthday Cake Montana
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.
