Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery for Custom Wedding & Celebration Cakes
Established in 2019, Cantel Cakes brings 15 years of sugar craft expertise to create bespoke celebration cakes tailored to individual client visions. Our service combines traditional techniques with modern design, offering wedding, birthday, christening, and anniversary cakes in diverse styles from classical to contemporary. We prioritise personal consultation, collaborating closely with clients to refine design elements, flavour profiles, and logistical details.Our commitment extends beyond delivery, as we coordinate with florists and venues to ensure seamless execution. Using premium ingredients and time-honoured methods, including handcrafted fruit cakes matured over 3-4 months, we guarantee exceptional taste and presentation. With free delivery across North Devon, including Barnstaple, Woolacombe, and Braunton, we ensure clients can focus entirely on their special occasions.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Birthday Cakes
Anniversary Cakes
Christening Cakes
Sponge Cakes
Fruit Cakes
Chocolate Cakes
Carrot Cakes
Cider Apple Cakes
Dietary Requirement Cakes
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of professional sugar craft experience
- Our bespoke design process includes venue and florist coordination
- We deliver free of charge across North Devon and nationwide
- We use premium ingredients in traditional handcrafted methods
- Our service includes dietary requirement accommodations
What people say
Looked fabulous
Tasted delicious
Fantastic cake
Beautifully decorated
Stress-free service
Services
Wedding Cakes
Handcrafted wedding cakes combining traditional techniques with contemporary design. Available in fruit, sponge, or chocolate varieties with custom colour schemes and edible decorations. Our process includes multiple consultations to perfect design elements, with venue coordination and setup included for your special day.
Birthday Cakes
Custom-designed birthday cakes for all ages, from children's novelty themes to sophisticated adult designs. Available in sponge, chocolate, or carrot cake bases with various frosting options. We incorporate personal elements like hobbies, favourite colours, or specific motifs to create memorable centrepieces.
Fruit Cakes
Handmade fruit cakes using premium dried fruits and spices, matured for 3-4 months. Available in classic round shapes or custom designs with marzipan and royal icing finishes. Ideal for weddings or special anniversaries requiring traditional British cake styles with deep, rich flavours.
Sponge Cakes
Moist sponge cakes in vanilla, lemon, chocolate, or coffee flavours with buttercream or ganache fillings. Baked fresh 3-4 days before events to ensure optimal texture. Perfect for those preferring lighter options without the intensity of fruit cake, with custom decoration available.
Bespoke Cakes
Fully custom-designed cakes for any occasion, incorporating unique themes, colour schemes, and structural elements. Our process includes detailed consultations, design sketches, and sample tastings. We handle complex requests like tiered structures, edible printed images, or specific decorative elements to match event themes.
People
Cora Cantel
Owner & Lead Cake Designer
With 15 years of sugar craft expertise, Cora established the business in 2019 after extensive experience in professional cake design. She personally oversees all creations, ensuring quality and client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and innovative design solutions.
Questions
Do you offer nationwide cake delivery?
Yes, we provide free delivery across North Devon and nationwide deliveries at cost. Our cakes arrive fully assembled and ready for display.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, we create gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan cakes using specialist ingredients while maintaining our signature taste and texture standards.
What cake flavours do you offer?
We offer traditional fruit cake, vanilla, lemon, chocolate, coffee, orange, carrot, cider apple, and Madeira cakes with custom ganache coatings.
How far in advance should I order?
Wedding cakes require 6-12 months' notice. Fruit cakes need 3-4 months maturation. We accommodate last-minute orders when possible.
Do you provide cake tastings?
Yes, we offer complimentary tasting sessions with sample flavours and decoration options during your initial consultation.
