Order 2 days ahead
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Serves 12-35 from $95
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Christchurch Birthday Cakes
Hand-Crafted Birthday Cakes & Desserts
We pride ourselves on offering an impressive variety of birthday cake options to make your celebration extra special. Dhi crafts delectable creations that are sure to delight your guests.
Our birthday cakes not only taste divine but also look stunning, designed to impress your party guests.
We’re also thrilled to provide a wide assortment of decadent desserts beyond the traditional birthday cake.
Our signature cheesecake, for instance, is velvety, rich, and topped in Guava jam.
We also offer bite-sized mini cakes, perfect for those who want to sample multiple flavors or simply prefer a smaller indulgence.
Birthday Cake Options
Step 1: Pick your Birthday cake
Most birthdays are one layer cake. Ours are four layers, made to order in multiple sizes serving 12 to 35 people. We also have dessert & bundt options.
Mini cakes for parties
Step 2: Add variety
A tray beside the cake means everyone gets a choice, and it makes the table look like an occasion. Mini cakes come in trays of 6 or 12 and you pick the flavours. Our elegant petit fours come as a set tray of 15 (and require 1 week notice).
Gluten free birthday options
Step 3: The guest who's gluten free
Most of our mini desserts and some mini cakes don't use any gluten containing ingredients. One or two beside the cake means nobody at the table misses out.
Birthday gift options
Step 4: Make it a gift
A gift box to go with the cake, or a gift card if you'd rather they choose - a great way to gift the experiences we offer including High Tea, Cake Classes, Group Activities or anything in-store.
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Birthday Cakes FAQ's
How many people does it serve?
A 15cm cake cuts into 12 to 15 dessert-sized slices, a 20cm into 20 to 25, and a 25cm into 30 to 35. If you are serving it after a meal, you will get more slices than that — people eat less cake after dinner than they think.
How far ahead do I need to order?
We require 2 days notice for orders - except petit four which require 7 days.
You're welcome to place your order as far in advance as you'd like though.
Can I choose when I collect?
Yes, When ordering online, you'll have the option to select your preferred pickup date and time at checkout
Can you write a name or message on the cake?
If it is a 4-layer cake, then yes we can write a small message on the top, though note we have to remove any other decorations to do this (e.g. our coconut cake can't have coconut on top as well as writing).
We cannot write on any other items including bundt, loaf, mini cakes, mini desserts, tarts, cheesecakes.
What would you recommend for an office?
For an office, a tray of 12 mini cakes usually works better than a cake.
No plates, no cutting, and everyone gets their own.
Can you make a themed or custom cake?
Apologies but I don't make custom cakes, so cannot create something for you that's not listed on the menu.
How should I store it before the party?
For all cakes we can advise at pickup, but store out of direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. For any chilled desserts, store in the fridge in the packaging we give you.
Shop by occasion
Shop by size and budget
- Sweet treats — from $2 →
- Mini cakes — trays of 6 or 12 from $48, pick your flavours →
- Petit fours — set trays of 15 →
- Mini desserts — $10–$16 each, most made without gluten →
- Tea cakes, bundts and loaves — from $35, a loaf serves 8 and a bundt 16 →
- Desserts, tarts and cheesecakes — $70–$100, share between 8 and 10 →
- Specialty layer cakes — from $95, serve 12–40 →
Need it gluten or dairy free?
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