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
★★★★★ 5.0 from 55 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.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Carmen. I am based in JHB, but arranged a birthday party for my Mom's 80th in Cape Town. She responded very swiftly and we soon sorted out a beautiful 80th cake and a food platter. The cake and platter were absolutely delicious and very fresh!! I would highly recommend her services 🎉👌
I ordered a cake all the way from Spain for my dad, last minute and I honestly couldn't be happier with how beautifully it turned out! She was so lovely, responded so quickly and went above and beyond to make it exactly what I wanted. I got to surprise my dad with the most beautiful Springbok cake and he absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for making his day extra special! I would 100% recommend her!
I reached out to Carmen for the first time to help me have a cake ready within 2 days notice and Carmen was so quick and professional. She effectively communicated and answered all my questions. The cake came out looking absolutely amazing, and tasted even better. She did a great job. I will definitely make use of her again.
Needed a cake in 24 hours and got it right on time and exactly what I requested. Then needed a cake for our wedding and Mrs Wentzel did a stunning job... again thank you so much for your service. We'll definitely stay in contact.
Carmen is a reliable professional, a pleasure to work with, a wonderful creative AND her cakes are delicious!
As it was my first time doing an event for someone special in my life, all I asked for was a wow moment. This was a very special birthday proposal and intimate. I could not have asked for more than that. My fiancée was wowed by what was done and grateful as well. The cakes were beautiful and the set up was lovely. I could not thank Carmen enough for everything.
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