Looking back on 2025, the cakes I remember most aren’t the most elaborate or technically complex ones. They’re the cakes connected to people, emotions, and meaningful moments. As a custom cake maker in Cambridge, these are the cakes that stayed with me long after they were made. These three cakes became my favourites of the year.

1. A Chocolate Birthday Cake for My Little Sweetheart

My little sweetheart is always by my side when I’m making cakes. She watches closely, chats endlessly, and dreams out loud about her own birthday cake — a dinosaur cake, a unicorn cake, Hello Kitty, Jellycat, Super Mario… the list goes on.

Every time, I laugh and ask,

“So which one do you really want?”

And every time, in her soft, sweet voice, she answers,

“A rainbow one. A pretty one.”

When her birthday finally came, all she wished for was a simple chocolate cake. Of course, mommy made it for you.

This wasn’t a showpiece celebration cake. It was a homemade-style birthday cake made with love. Making a cake for your own child feels very different — quieter, more emotional, and deeply personal. It reminded me why I started baking cakes in the first place.

2. Graduation Cakes for Cambridge Students

One of the unexpected joys of running a small cake business in Cambridge is being surrounded by world-class universities and inspiring students.

Every time I make graduation cakes and flowers for Cambridge students, I feel an extra sense of meaning. These cakes often mark the end of years of hard work and the beginning of something new — sometimes far from home, shared with friends who’ve become family.

Adding a bit of sweetness to such an important day always feels special. It’s honestly a proud moment for me to be part of these celebrations. I quietly wish every graduate courage and confidence for whatever comes next. These graduation cakes in Cambridge are always full of hope.

3. A Jellycat Wedding Cake for a Cambridge Wedding

Jessica is one of my sweetest regulars. She often orders cute celebration cakes, so when she asked me to make her wedding cake, I knew it would be something playful and meaningful.

For her big day, I created a three-tier Jellycat wedding cake — a bespoke wedding cake designed to reflect warmth, joy, and personality. The wedding itself was one of the most beautiful Cambridge weddings I’ve seen. When traditional Chinese elements met a Western church ceremony, everything came together so harmoniously.

The cake added a touch of playfulness to the day, and I was so happy to hear how much the family and friends enjoyed the taste. Seeing familiar faces again — and remembering the engagement cake I made for them before — made the whole journey feel complete. Moments like this remind me why custom wedding cakes are so special.

Looking Back on 2025

These three cakes were made for very different occasions — a birthday, a graduation, and a wedding — but they all shared one thing: trust.

Being trusted to make custom cakes in Cambridge for such meaningful moments is something I never take lightly. In 2025, I was reminded again and again that cakes are never just cakes. They carry memories, emotions, and love. And that’s why these are my three favourite cakes of the year.