Sometimes, all we want to do is run away from all our responsibilities and just stare at cakes all day (unpaid bills and scary emails can't hurt us when we're too busy gazing at pastel-hued icing!). So, we thought we should do some heavy lifting by bringing a couple of pretty cakes your way – because we're just that nice. 

If you also happen to have a special event on, or just want to treat yourself to a handmade labour of sugar, flour and eggs, then make sure to jot down these local creators – they just might be able to make one for you! Sit back and enjoy the sugary goodness.

FU_FOOD_CAKE
These cakes might just be too cute to eat. Since this baker is based all the way in Taiwan, we can just appreciate their super-cute desserts from afar (or maybe book a flight just to give them a try). Spy more of their goodies by popping to their Instagram. 

 

 

 

 

 

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APRIL'S BAKER LONDON
Run by London-based sisters, Roxy and Corinne, these bespoke cakes look good enough to be enjoyed by the plush and fancy characters of Bridgerton and worthy enough for the biggest cake lover of all – Marie Antionette – although she sadly missed out on nabbing a slice by getting her head chopped off all those years ago. Fancy a closer look? Check them out this-a-way. 

 

 

 

 

 

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JULITHA AMARA 
Julitha Amara is a rad baker and model with a penchant for delicate designs and funky colours. We thought we'd tell you that this cake-maker just so happens to reside here in Melbourne/Naarm, in case you lived nearby and wanted to snatch up a slice for yourself. Take a gander at more of her cakes here, and make sure to head this way for updates.

 

 

 

 

 

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DIGBY CAKES
We actually had a chinwag with the owner of Digby Cakes, Louie Digby, about how she managed to transform her baking side-gig into a full-time role, but we reckon she still deserves a shout-out – just look at these beauties! And attention Melburnians: she's in Carlton, so spy more of her lovely cakes here. 

 

 

 

 

 

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SAYANA'S FOOD
We're frankly flabbergasted that these baked goods aren't photo-realistic paintings or a terrifying glimpse into the uncanny-valley future of AI, but we're happy (and a bit relieved) to know that these delicious creations are the real deal. Get a load of more of Sayana's perfectly poised and expertly iced pastries, tarts and cakes this way. 

 

 

 

 

 

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CELESTE SCOTT 
Like the name of this cake maker's bakery, Butter, might suggest, these cakes are adorned with all the plush trimmings and super-smooth icing. This NSW baker has a wide array of impressive goodies worthy of weddings, parties and heaps more, so if you happen to live near Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Central Coast, we suggest booking in an order. Celeste's Instagram is right here, and don't forget to visit her online shop while you're at it. 

 

 

 

 

 

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MEANSALOTCAKE
Staring at these Melbourne-made cakes makes us long for the days of childhood birthday parties, where Disney princesses, beloved pets, Barbie dolls and a wide assortment of other cartoon characters take centre stage on a bed of colourful icing. Thankfully, @meansalotcake also seems to share our feelings of nostalgic yearning and bakes cakes that are exactly what we've been missing. Peep all their cakes here. 

 

 

 

 

 

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HELENA WITTE
OK Melburnians, we get it, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious and groovy-looking baked goods. Helena Witte is based in Brunswick and offers custom wedding and celebration cakes, making us wonder if we could make 'today is Thursday and I just really want a cake' a national holiday. Check out her cakes here. 

 

 

 

 

 

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PERTH CAKE COLLECTIVE
Proudly displayed as "Perth's Best Cake Shop", this WA-based bakery has been owned and run by Ash since 2017, who describes herself as a "perfectionist when it comes to caking". Want to get in on the action? Spy her online shop or Instagram page. 

 

 

 

 

 

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HELLO LITTLE CRUMB
Calling all Byron Bay babes: these cakes are just for you. Fancy eating a yummo version of shag carpet? What about bows, edible flowers and shapes that seem to defy all logic and physics? Hello Little Crumb is run by owner Samantha, and you can gaze at more of her cakes on her Instagram page and online shop. 

 

 

 

 

 

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