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The best takeaway cakes in Melbourne

Have your cake and eat it too: these cake shops and patisseries serve up the city's finest takeaway cakes

Jade Solomon
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Jade Solomon
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There's cake, and then there is cake. If you're in need of a lip-lickingly good, and highly 'grammable cake, then you've come to the right place. These are our favourite party cakes in Melbourne which you can order for your next celebration, with everything from traditional layer cakes, to OTT creations, to cheesecakes and even sneaky ice cream cakes. 

More of a pastry person? Check out the best patisseries in Melbourne. We wouldn't mind a few glazed goodies from the city's best doughnut shops either. We're not picky.

The best takeaway cakes in Melbourne

If you want a showstopping cake look no further than Mali Bakes. Mali Bakes is a one-woman show in Thornbury, specialising in bespoke celebration cakes with bold colours and big flavours, that set out to bring back warm and joyful childhood memories. The chocolate, peanut butter cheesecake with pretzels and white chocolate ticks all the sweet-tooth boxes, whereas the olive oil, ricotta, blackberry, fennel, sea salt and honey cake caters to a slightly more savoury palate. Mali Bakes is open for custom cake pick-ups and local delivery between Tuesday and Saturday from 11am to 4pm, and the store sells cakes by the slice on a Saturday from 9am until sold out - and trust us, they often sell out quickly. 

For the punny people in your life, look no further than the colourful lolly-laden cakes made by Miss Trixie Drinks Tea. Think a pastel pink cake studded with raspberry jellies embellished with the words "I Love You Berry Much", or a yellow cake with the words "Crazy Skittle Thing Called Love", topped with, you guessed it, Skittles. The flavours are no secondary consideration at Miss Trixie, with combinations such as chocolate sour cream cake with Biscoff and funfetti and coconut cake with lemon curd and blackberry on offer. You can pick up your celebration cake from the West Footscray store, or select the delivery option if you live within a 25km radius. 

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In 2020, Audrey Allard was in need of something to keep her busy during the endless lockdowns, and so she began baking for her housemates. Not long after, she started her own desserts business Holy Sugar, slinging slices across Melbourne through her Instagram page. Word got out, and the people wanted more. Fast forward to 2022, after two years of delivering dessert boxes, and Audrey opened her very own shop in Northcote. Offerings on the day could include passionfruit, raspberry and lemon sponge, basque cheesecake, dulce pecan tart, or apple Tatin. Holy Sugar is open from Thursday to Sunday from 9am until sold out. And they certainly sell out quick – so grab whatever you can get your hands on.

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  • St Kilda

Black Star Pastry is home of the wildly popular (and extremely 'grammable) strawberry watermelon cake, and recently reopened its doors in St Kilda after undergoing a complete reconstruction. The reopening of the store has seen the initiation of new services including Cake Concierge, a pick-up service where customers who have pre-ordered cakes can have their cakes conveniently delivered to their cars (however, we do recommend at least popping in to check out the new industrial-chic fitout). Black Star Pastry’s signature cakes are as tasty as they are stunning to look at – we know you will order the strawberry watermelon cake, but consider also going for a slice of zen cheesecake, the orange cake with Persian figs, or the chocolate mirage cake.  

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Having started in Castlemaine, Icecream Social has since made waves in the northern suburbs of Brunswick and Thornbury. Owner Helen Addison-Smith does ice cream, and she does it well. She has since added a repertoire of pies (both sweet and savoury) to her portfolio – all of which should be tried. But it's the cake-curious that are reading this, and cakes you too shall have. Pre-order whole cakes or get them to go by the slice, and collect them from either the Brunswick or Thornbury store. Go retro with the baked Alaska thunderfudge cake or classic with a strawberry sponge cake. Or combine two great things, and go for an ice cream cake.  

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  • South Yarra
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Darren Purchese's Sweet Studio is responsible for some of Melbourne's fanciest cakes. Many of the dessert-style cakes are made with intricate layers of jellies and mousses, sponges and creams, which combine to create beautiful and lip-smackingly good cakes. Burch & Purchese's 'Nuts About You' cake is a luxurious and dense cake of hazelnut brownie, gianduja (choc hazelnut) and dark chocolate cream, chocolate mousse and salted caramel cream. For something a little lighter, try the peach, strawberry and yoghurt cake with strawberry jelly, mousse and marshmallow, white chocolate and peach cream and yoghurt sponge. A convenient drive-through collection service is available between Tuesday and Saturday from 8am to 4.30pm, and delivery is available for a select number of postcodes via Uber Passenger Vehicles for an additional fee.

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  • South Melbourne
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This high tea salon from the Chez Dre crew (housed in what was formerly Chez Dre's overspill space) is so sleek, so modern and glittery, it’s like a spaceship with cake. Bibelot refers to itself as an artisanal patisserie, gelateria, coffee bar and chocolate shop all rolled into one. Bibelot combines high quality ingredients with classic French patisserie techniques to produce polished and glamourous cakes, which reflect the shop they are housed in. Sample the likes of mango crémeux with almond sponge cake, macadamia praline crunch, honey and white chocolate mousse and vanilla sable, or go for the flourless chocolate cake, with sour cherry compote, vanilla kirsch whipped ganache and dark chocolate mousse. The store is open daily and orders should be made at least 48 hours in advance online. 

Ladybird Cakes specialises in classic, elegant and simple yet stunning celebration cakes, including breathtaking wedding cakes. Think soft pastel colours, flowers, intricate icing patterns and gold leaf. The cakes come in an extensive variety of flavours, that all emphasise simple, yet bold and well-loved flavours. The red velvet cake is filled with moreish cream cheese icing, the banana cake is layered with toffee buttercream, and the ever-popular white chocolate and raspberry mud cake is layered with coconut buttercream. Hot tip: order online well in advance (with specific time guides available on the website), as the available time slots often sell out quickly. Check the website for detailed information about pick-up and delivery options.

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  • Ice cream and gelato
  • Fitzroy

Just in time for that summer sun, local gelato purveyor Pidapipo has just opened Pidapipo Laboratorio, a fabulously fun and Willy Wonka-esque destination for dessert devotees. One of the leaders of the gelato revolution in Melbourne, the brand has stayed true to its ethos of experimentation, now carrying this over to a glorious range of seven different gelato cakes. Expect the likes of twists on tiramisu, a Fererro Rocher replica, a Bombe Alaska extravaganza and a banoffee pie showstopper. You can pre-order inline, or collect one from the Laboratorio, Carlton or Windsor stores on your way to your next celebration. 

Millstone was opened by Alice Wright back in 2014, with house-made patisseries, croissants, breakfast and brunch on offer. The local café grew a loyal following, and the team expanded into catering and events. Today, Millstone's online cake store is offering some of the most picture-perfect, and damn tasty, cakes going around. Go for a classic Victoria sponge cake, with large fluffy sponge layers sandwiched between rhubarb and strawberry jam, vanilla chantilly cream and raspberry icing. Cakes can be picked up from 11am daily, and delivery is available to certain Melbourne suburbs. 

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Looking to order a meal with your cake?

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  • Melbourne
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The 1920s architecture of the Cavendish House building carries through to the interiors, delivered by Sydney design house ACME. Art deco flourishes, marble countertops, chandeliers and leather booths combine to create a nostalgic bistro look – a conscious nod towards the clubby dining rooms of Chicago. And the good news is that Gimlet is open the entirety of the Easter long weekend.

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  • Prahran

Everything tastes better charred – and Firebird got the memo. A restaurant dedicated to smoke, flames and fire that opened on the brink of the pandemic, with every dish in some way, shape or form having been licked by the fire, and it’s all the better for it. To celebrate Easter, Firebird is offering a ‘Fin to Fin’ pescatarian menu add on. Priced at $75 for 2 people and available from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, it includes kingfish served three ways and grilled pippies.

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  • Bars
  • Melbourne

Already home to Shane Delia’s iconic modern Middle Eastern restaurant Maha, the Bond Street laneway in Melbourne’s CBD has welcomed a new and elegant sister venue, Jayda. It's the perfect spot for a cocktail and fancy snack this Easter long weekend, and is open all four days as per normal trading hours with an 18 per cent surcharge.

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  • Fitzroy
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At its core, Cutler and Co is about simple, refined food. The menu is influenced by the seasons, an amalgamate of quality local produce and the well-practised cooking techniques of its team of chefs. This Gertrude Street institution is open on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday. 

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Builders Arms Hotel
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  • Fitzroy

As a rule your local pub probably shouldn’t be your first port of call when you crave dumplings, but if you’re in Fitzroy it’s a whole different story. Head to Builders Arms Hotel all Easter long weekend to satisfy your cravings.

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  • Richmond

What was once Richmond's old and crumbling Great Britain Hotel is now Harlow: an old-school pub with new-school sensibilities. It'll be open as normal all long weekend, and you can swing by on Easter Saturday and Sunday for a brunch sesh that includes two hours of bottomless drinks and a menu item of choice. On Easter Sunday you can also score $15 Bloody Marys, Espresso Martinis and Tommy’s Margaritas from 2-6pm while DJs play. To book, head to the website

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  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • Cremorne

Fargo and Co is offering two-hour bottomless brunch packages on Easter Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $79 per person (there is a $69 sesh on Sunday, too) and includes prosecco, Mimosas, house wine, seasonal cocktail jugs, schooners of house beer, Frosé and one brunch item of choice. DJs will be playing from 3pm. To book, head to the website

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  • Brunswick

Old Palm Liquor is probably as Brunswick as you can get with its daggy-but-beautiful fit-out, natural wine list and menu imparted with flavours we rarely see, but it’s a winning formula that should definitely be experienced this Easter. It's open Good Friday to Easter Sunday from noon to midnight, and there is a 15 per cent surcharge.

 

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  • St Kilda
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A true St Kilda gem, the Newmarket Hotel is celebrating the long weekend with a two-hour bottomless brunch on Easter Sunday. For $60 per person, you'll score an Eggspresso Martini on arrival, endless seltzers, bubbles, Mimosas and beers, a bottle of sparkling on arrival, and a brunch item of your choice. To book, head to the website.

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