The Birthday Cake is a special entity. Your birthday cake has been telling your story ever since you were little. You’ve probably cut a cake that’s embodied your childhood fascination or one that’s been tailor-made to indulge your favorite flavors. For some, their cake is the most heartfelt piece of their party, while for some it is the show-stopping décor of the night. Either way, the birthday cake is undoubtedly the undisputed essential for birthday gatherings, big and small.
Here’s a round-up of Mumbai’s best cake-makers that will leave planning your birthday cake irrespective of the date!
Toujours (since 1985)
A patisserie & cake studio by Alpa Pereira, Toujours specializes in artsy birthday cakes that exude light-hearted fun and warmth. They’re known for making some really creative and on-theme designs for kids and are just as skillful in whipping up delicate, ethereal cakes as well.
Images via Toujours Instagram
A popular confectionary run by Bunty Mahajan, Deliciae makes some gorgeously tiered masterpieces that can effortlessly double up as birthday décor. Scroll on to see what makes them celebrity favorites!
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Images via Deliciae Instagram
Run by head chefs Juveria and Zainab, Pastelito is a confectionary that makes some adorable, on-theme birthday cakes for kids and adults alike! Whether it’s a unicorn cake or a pop-art creation, Pastelitos cakes will without a doubt, blow you away!
Call to order: 9619818106
Images via Pastelitos Instagram
J Bakes by Juilee is a cake artist and content creator based out of Mulund West, Mumbai. Juilee bakes some beautifully crafted cakes and has an impeccable eye for detail. Her cake art is incredibly neat and can effortlessly work as your party installation.
Pre-order the cake four days in advance.
Call to order: 9930473779
Images via J Bakes Instagram
A premium dessert studio that crafts custom cakes, dessert tables, and hampers, Maryam’s Cakery have a deliciously divine-looking portfolio. They also make these adorable bento cakes that are perfect for surprising a loved one!
Call to order: 7039336134
Images via Maryam’s Cakery’s Instagram
Another celebrity favourite on the list! The Better Binge by chef Juhi Pawar makes artisanal cakes that are homemade, healthy, FSSAI-approved, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Call to order: 9819154095
Images via The Better Binge Instagram