Wedding Cake Guide

Meet your Cake Artist


I am Rickus Swanepoel, the Baker and Cake Artist at Manly Baker Boutiquery, a boutique-style bakery which is situated in the heart of Brackenfell, Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Our specialty lies in crafting modern, one of a kind Wedding and Celebration cakes. Having more than a decade of experience in the industry, dedicated to refining our recipes through experimentation and testing, we offer unique designs that go beyond the ordinary.

We value collaboration with our clients. They are ecouraged to engage in the design process, providing input or granting us carte blanche to create something uniquely beautiful.

Our commitment to individuality extends to wedding cakes, each of which is meticulously hand-sketched with care and attention to detail, ensuring exclusivity.

We take pride in our customer-centric approach, recognising the significance of a seamless and satisfactory experience. To enhance this, we provide delivery and setup services at the specific venue on the wedding day.

Our passionate team is dedicated to crafting cakes that truly reflect the essence of our customers.

The 10 most important questions


Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and your wedding cake is an essential element of your celebration. It's the centrepiece of your reception and a symbol of your love and commitment to each other.

As you prepare for your big day, one important detail to consider is your wedding cake. To ensure that we create the perfect cake for you, there are a few pieces of information we need from you.


1. What is the scheduled date?

2. What is the address of the event?

3. How many guests are expected to attend the wedding?

4. Will the cake be served as the main dessert or part of an existing dessert table?

5. What are the preferred flavours, fillings, and frostings for the cake?

6. What is the colour scheme or theme for the wedding?

7. What type of flowers will be used for the cake decorations: fresh, artificial, or sugar flowers?

8. Will you be providing a cake stand for the cake or should one be rented on your behalf?

9. Do you have any specific ideas or preferences you would like to share before the cake design process begins?

10. When would you be available to schedule a cake-tasting consultation?