If you’re currently planning your wedding and dreaming about that perfect cake moment, then you’re going to love this month’s featured vendor.
Meet Bake’licious, a boutique cake studio based in Oudtshoorn and owned by Tanya, a passionate and incredibly talented cake artist who has carved out a beautiful space for herself in the Garden Route wedding industry. Known for her elegant, highly detailed wedding cakes, Tanya also creates delicate French macarons and royal icing cookies, which double up perfectly as stylish and thoughtful wedding favours.
Her work is all about more than just aesthetics. It’s about creating something meaningful, something personal, and something that becomes part of your wedding story.
We recently sat down with Tanya and asked her a few questions to get to know the person behind the cakes a little better.
How it all started
Every business has a beginning, and Bake’licious is one of those stories that grew naturally from passion.
“Bake’licious started 10 years ago from my genuine passion for baking and my love for celebrating life’s sweetest moments. What began as small custom orders for friends and family slowly grew into something bigger, and I naturally found my place in the wedding industry.
I was drawn into the creative process of designing bespoke cakes for a couple’s wedding celebration, not just as dessert, but as something that becomes part of their memories.”
There’s something really special about that journey. It wasn’t forced or overly planned — it evolved over time, shaped by creativity, passion, and a clear love for what she does. And that shows in every cake that leaves her studio.
A personalised experience from start to finish
One of the things that really stands out about Bake’licious is just how personal the entire experience is.
“At Bake’licious, I specialise in creating custom-designed wedding cakes, delicate French macarons, royal icing cookies and handcrafted sugar flowers. Everything I create is made with precision, high-quality ingredients and a lot of attention to detail.
I offer a very personalised experience. I start with a detailed questionnaire to understand your style, wedding theme, venue, colour palette and flavour preferences. I also offer cake tastings so you can experience the flavours and choose what you love.
For me, it’s about combining artistry with flavour, so that every creation not only looks beautiful but tastes exceptional too.”
And that’s exactly what couples are looking for — not just something that looks good in photos, but something that actually tastes amazing too.
Her macarons and iced cookies are also worth mentioning here. These aren’t just extras — they’re beautifully made, fully customisable treats that can be styled as part of your dessert table or packaged as wedding favours for your guests. It’s those small details that really elevate a wedding, and Tanya understands that perfectly.
Staying inspired in a world full of trends
Let’s be honest — weddings today come with a lot of inspiration. Pinterest boards, Instagram saves, TikTok trends… it can feel overwhelming.
But Tanya has a refreshing approach to it all.
“Platforms like Pinterest are great for seeing what is popular, but instead of copying designs, I use them to spark my own creativity. I love experimenting with new techniques and ideas.
Every couple brings a different vision, and their ideas often inspire me to explore new creative directions. That’s what keeps my work fresh and ensures every cake is truly one of a kind.”
And that’s exactly the difference. Instead of recreating something that already exists, she takes inspiration and turns it into something new. Something that feels like you.
The moments that matter most
When you ask any wedding vendor what they love most about their job, the answer almost always comes back to the people.
For Tanya, it’s no different.
“The moments that always stay with me are when a couple sees their cake for the first time. That pure joy and excitement make everything worthwhile.
What really makes each wedding unforgettable for me isn’t just the cake itself, but the personal connection I build with each couple and being part of their journey.”
It’s easy to think of a cake as just another item on your checklist, but moments like that remind you that it’s actually so much more. It’s part of the experience. Part of the emotion. Part of the memory.
What makes Bake’licious different
With so many talented cake artists out there, what really sets Bake’licious apart?
For Tanya, it comes down to intention.
“What makes my style unique is the way I blend artistry, elegance and personal storytelling. I don’t just follow trends — I focus on creating designs that reflect each couple’s individuality, their personalities and their love story.
For me, it’s about bringing a couple’s vision to life in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.”
And that really sums it up. It’s not about doing what everyone else is doing. It’s about creating something that feels true to you as a couple.
Final thoughts
If you’re planning a wedding in the Garden Route or Klein Karoo and you’re looking for a cake artist who truly understands the balance between beauty, flavour, and personal connection, Bake’licious is definitely one to have on your radar.
From elegant, custom-designed wedding cakes to beautifully crafted macarons and iced cookies that double as wedding favours, Tanya offers a complete, thoughtful experience from start to finish.
It’s the kind of service that doesn’t just tick a box — it adds something really special to your day.
To contact Bake’licious, please view their listing here.
