Handcrafted custom cakes, wedding cakes, event décor, balloon garlands, backdrops and platters — lovingly made for your most special moments.
What We Create
From intimate birthday cakes to full event styling — we handle every sweet and spectacular detail so you don't have to.
Elegant tiered masterpieces crafted to match your wedding theme, colours and vision. Every layer baked from scratch with premium ingredients. Serving Cape Town and the Northern Suburbs.
Enquire →Kids characters, adults' favourites, milestone birthdays — fully custom designed and sculpted to bring any theme to life. From unicorns to chef hats, no idea is too creative.
Enquire →Stunning balloon garlands, custom backdrops and full event styling for birthdays, baby showers, kitchen teas, matric balls, proms and corporate events across Cape Town.
Enquire →Beautifully styled grazing platters, sweet dessert spreads and savoury boards for corporate functions or private events. Catering for small gatherings to large celebrations.
Enquire →Professional catering, branded cakes, platter delivery and full event décor for corporates. Registered with Bizportal and CIPC — a trusted and compliant supplier for corporate procurement.
Enquire →Baby showers, kitchen teas, gender reveals, matric balls and anniversaries — we create the full experience from the cake to the décor, so every moment is picture-perfect.
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Our Story
Baking with Carmen is a Parow-based custom cake and events business serving Cape Town and the Northern Suburbs. Founded and run by Carmen, every cake, platter and event is crafted with the same love and care as if it were for her own family.
With years of experience in baking and event styling, Carmen has built a reputation across the Western Cape for spectacular custom cakes, stunning event décor, and platters that impress every time. From intimate family celebrations to large corporate functions, no event is too big or too small.
Baking with Carmen is a registered company with Bizportal and CIPC, making us a trusted and compliant supplier for both private clients and corporate or government events.
Our Work
Every creation is one of a kind. Browse our custom cakes, décor and events.
Google Reviews
Carmen's baking is always a hit! We honestly couldn't ask for a better family baker. From our annual Christmas cake spread to once-in-a-lifetime milestone cakes, everything is always beautifully done and absolutely delicious.
Magical!! Carmen doesn't just meet expectations, she exceeds them each and every time. Whatever your confectionery request, she will manifest it! Thank you for the excellent service Carmen.
I would highly recommend Carmen. From the service to the quality, everything is really amazing — and what an amazing woman as well!
Excellent service, attention to detail and quality products. Goes over and beyond what is expected.
Amazing cakes! Every single time Carmen delivers something truly special. The quality and attention to detail is unmatched.
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