http://www.gaycakes.com.au/index.htmlGay Cake Updateendean@gaycakes.com.auCopyright 2011 Tanner & Gates PTY LTD2011-12-20T19:06:35+11:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:58:30 +1100dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesservices2011-12-20T19:06:35+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ee85a8f2d198c22b6d173553bb59b1cf-124.php#unique-entry-id-124http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ee85a8f2d198c22b6d173553bb59b1cf-124.php#unique-entry-id-124

Our Valentines Day online store opens on 14th January 2012. We will be offering an early bird discount for those of you who are organised enough to book your gifts in January !]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes2011-12-20T19:01:14+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/26cd2c3577b2c18be7c56b5fe5ebdef6-123.php#unique-entry-id-123http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/26cd2c3577b2c18be7c56b5fe5ebdef6-123.php#unique-entry-id-123
Australia Day is coming up and we have a few designs to choose from, from previous years. We are more than happy to work with you to make a great cake for your Australia Day event !]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes2011-12-12T12:00:49+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4c251fb50f2fc4321d27276b7bc1cfe7-122.php#unique-entry-id-122http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4c251fb50f2fc4321d27276b7bc1cfe7-122.php#unique-entry-id-122
Created for a big fan of tennis this Wimbledon Scoreboard cake looked pretty realistic apart from perhaps the birthday boy beating the world number one !
Still just goes to show that you can do anything with cake !!!

Click here for full details of tennis lovers cake]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesCake toppers2011-12-12T11:26:12+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4efc34c8e0a88e2830802ca6508903ed-121.php#unique-entry-id-121http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4efc34c8e0a88e2830802ca6508903ed-121.php#unique-entry-id-121
This cake created for a 40th birthday of the Wombles Fan was lots of fun ! We gave them a slightly scared look, how we imagined they would look if they were being starred at from above...which of course they were. The cake was for a surprise birthday party which had the backdrop of beautiful Bondi Beach - perfect !!!


Click here to see Wombles cake in full
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes2011-12-04T13:18:46+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c1f931097aecfee76e9095120f4b45da-120.php#unique-entry-id-120http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c1f931097aecfee76e9095120f4b45da-120.php#unique-entry-id-12021st Birthday cake. Simple yet a very effective design.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auBlog2011-11-29T09:22:55+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e8445149470cf6680e67c44cf73f843b-119.php#unique-entry-id-119http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e8445149470cf6680e67c44cf73f843b-119.php#unique-entry-id-119We have a new flavour !!!

We have introduced a new flavour here at Gaycakes - Red Velvet. A popular American flavour from the deep south it has more recently been made famous as the signature cupcake from the Magnolia Bakery in New York (as featured in Sex and the City). It is a milder chocolate flavour than our Chocolate Cake but is moist and silky and has of course that very distinctive red colour which looks amazing against white chocolate ganache.

Check out our full cake flavour list here]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auWedding CakesGay Cakes2011-11-28T13:08:02+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fb228ceed8b0b2153c95e6c73024854a-118.php#unique-entry-id-118http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fb228ceed8b0b2153c95e6c73024854a-118.php#unique-entry-id-118
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCorporate cakes2011-11-16T12:25:33+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/27666bf92f9b69804d0faed5ed9302cd-117.php#unique-entry-id-117http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/27666bf92f9b69804d0faed5ed9302cd-117.php#unique-entry-id-117janewalker.com.au) This design can easily adapted for a regular celebration cake.

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCorporate cakes2011-11-16T12:22:21+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/22206a6674851e29ac80e9c1f768ff78-116.php#unique-entry-id-116http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/22206a6674851e29ac80e9c1f768ff78-116.php#unique-entry-id-116
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesCorporate cakes2011-11-16T12:19:10+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cd300533ffb6a06b60fb034f61bc6b9b-115.php#unique-entry-id-115http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cd300533ffb6a06b60fb034f61bc6b9b-115.php#unique-entry-id-115
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auWedding CakesGay Cakes2011-11-10T13:31:47+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5069d7ddd97a914b483a438fb116a107-114.php#unique-entry-id-114http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5069d7ddd97a914b483a438fb116a107-114.php#unique-entry-id-114Flamingo Wedding Cake

We love this fun wedding cake. Designed to be kitsch with glitter abound it can be tailored for any colour palette and suits anyone looking for a different wedding cake or to create a greater impact !

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCorporate cakesGay Cakes2011-10-20T18:29:07+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c73a82736f2f112aab3ebeb6e4c7dc5e-113.php#unique-entry-id-113http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c73a82736f2f112aab3ebeb6e4c7dc5e-113.php#unique-entry-id-113Corporate Cake - Fruits in Suits
Just delivered our latest cake to the Water Bar at the Blue Hotel in Woolloomooloo. This corporate cake was created to celebrate the 15th Birthday of the SGLBA networking night 'Fruits in Suits'. As you can see the cake features a pineapple and a pear in suits having a celebratory drink !
See larger images for this corporate cake here


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auChildrens cakesCupcakes2011-10-15T12:36:49+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/8c82602d408bd6a4c47a4c174bb278af-112.php#unique-entry-id-112http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/8c82602d408bd6a4c47a4c174bb278af-112.php#unique-entry-id-112Children's Cupcake Tower

This little princess cake formed part of a cupcake tower of a dozen cupcakes with a quilted cupcake design.

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesChildrens cakes2011-10-10T13:52:03+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4f3612b835b10cdea3d87bb69f482714-111.php#unique-entry-id-111http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4f3612b835b10cdea3d87bb69f482714-111.php#unique-entry-id-111Rubiks Cube Cake

This cake was created for a fan of the 80's who wanted a fun 80's inspired/themed cake. This design was more complex to make it appear swivelling but can easily be done as a perfect square to keep the cost down.]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesChildrens cakes2011-10-10T13:36:27+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/70f86cce3bc09517769326a054553766-110.php#unique-entry-id-110http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/70f86cce3bc09517769326a054553766-110.php#unique-entry-id-110Superman Cake

This cake is based on the classic superman logo and brings out the inner child in all of us and so is a popular cake with both adults and children alike.
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCouture Wedding CakesCakes - Gay/LesbianWedding Cakes2011-09-30T15:25:42+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e2ba6570bbdeca7ca3a0430ff3565b23-109.php#unique-entry-id-109http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e2ba6570bbdeca7ca3a0430ff3565b23-109.php#unique-entry-id-109Couture Wedding Cake / Birthday Cake

This beautiful cake was designed for a birthday party but could easily be a sophisticated wedding cake. We can vary the colours to match any colour scheme and you are bound to create an impact no matter which colours you choose !

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2011-09-30T12:19:29+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/540ebb3cf9790888e92ac19acd3c6df9-108.php#unique-entry-id-108http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/540ebb3cf9790888e92ac19acd3c6df9-108.php#unique-entry-id-108
Check out our online competition here
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auChildrens cakes2011-02-19T10:48:08+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c488353debcf0586346b059cc18c0cd9-107.php#unique-entry-id-107http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c488353debcf0586346b059cc18c0cd9-107.php#unique-entry-id-107]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesCakes - Gay/Lesbian2011-02-19T10:04:07+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f57f55f70cefb769b25e014edec82ea3-106.php#unique-entry-id-106http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f57f55f70cefb769b25e014edec82ea3-106.php#unique-entry-id-106
Another version of our Wedgewood Roses cake. This time it was for an engagement but really it would suit any formal event be it a wedding, anniversary or birthday. Such a versatile cake.

Wedgewood Roses Cake

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesCakes - Gay/Lesbian2011-01-25T14:32:47+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c13cc14c583c9e04c468317f638fdf15-105.php#unique-entry-id-105http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c13cc14c583c9e04c468317f638fdf15-105.php#unique-entry-id-105
and our Valentines Day Gifts Online Store is now open !

This cupcake tower from a wedding we created the cake for last last week is a great way to show the impact that simple design can have.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianWedding Cakes2011-01-08T17:03:23+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5145eeee23c0724fd7ab5d62e023d631-104.php#unique-entry-id-104http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5145eeee23c0724fd7ab5d62e023d631-104.php#unique-entry-id-104
Check out our commitment cake here



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCakes2011-01-08T11:52:31+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/24797cd92dfa698763fe177b174e2ff1-103.php#unique-entry-id-103http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/24797cd92dfa698763fe177b174e2ff1-103.php#unique-entry-id-103Our online store for DIY Wedding Cakes / Event Cakes is now open.

A great way to get that professional quality cake to add your own decoration or flowers is to buy one of our plain iced cakes. They are made from premium quality ingredients and will fit in with even the poshest of events. Choose between a fabric or iced ribbon finish and all of our cake flavours are available.



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakesCakes - Gay/Lesbian2011-01-04T10:57:15+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cc9ed0c1a5874f1e5442bfd27cb35f57-102.php#unique-entry-id-102http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cc9ed0c1a5874f1e5442bfd27cb35f57-102.php#unique-entry-id-102Golden Wedding Anniversary

We started 2011 with a great anniversary to celebrate - 50 years of marriage. They wanted a cake with no fuss and frills, just to quietly mark the occasion. Inside was the wedding/fruit cake that we featured on this blog a few weeks ago. It had matured very nicely !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auEvent Cakes | Corporate CakesCakes - Gay/Lesbian2011-01-01T10:42:13+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7bd554349ff8201132949cae1073411f-101.php#unique-entry-id-101http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7bd554349ff8201132949cae1073411f-101.php#unique-entry-id-101Well Christmas is over and we turn to the next big event in the Australian Calendar - Australia Day.

If you are looking for an Australia Day cake then our popular Australian Flag cake looks great as a centrepiece. This version was done with pink as a base colour but we can easily adapt it to traditional flag colours or any colour to match your company logo etc.

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-11-26T11:55:05+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0c4cc6697393d2569820968178132c40-100.php#unique-entry-id-100http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0c4cc6697393d2569820968178132c40-100.php#unique-entry-id-100Golden Wedding Anniversary Cake Preparation

Bit of a Christmas theme today. We are preparing for a special 50th (Golden) Wedding Anniversary Cake for over the Christmas period and so we are starting to get in the mood. Our cake recipe is based on the Queens Golden Wedding Anniversary Cake and so as you can imagine tastes top notch ! 9 Fruits are currently being soaked in brandy for 3 days before being mixed in with a delicious mixture of spices, lovely rich dark molasses and the usual cakey stuff. Being professionals we don't do this, but boy it's hard to not want to lick the wooden spoon. Yum !

Our fruit cakes need a bit more notice than our other cakes but they are worth it for those who want to add a little bit of tradition to their event.

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCake toppers2010-11-09T13:34:57+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d7dfcd0dbb7d5cd3832bc103a9ef28ca-99.php#unique-entry-id-99http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d7dfcd0dbb7d5cd3832bc103a9ef28ca-99.php#unique-entry-id-99
See how lovely they look on this cake. Such a great way to make enhance either one of our cakes or make one of your own look amazing !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCake toppers2010-11-09T13:32:28+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f4dc1900371a0f9558d89385caecc1e5-98.php#unique-entry-id-98http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f4dc1900371a0f9558d89385caecc1e5-98.php#unique-entry-id-98Our new cake topper store is now open. Buy easily online ! Either choose one of our ready made toppers or have one customised to fit your occasion.

Contact us for a quotation if you don't see what you are looking for.

Online Topper Store]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-11-07T10:34:59+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c642de5240f05d1d0f00c37414f70b48-97.php#unique-entry-id-97http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c642de5240f05d1d0f00c37414f70b48-97.php#unique-entry-id-97Love these location shots of our latest cake. It didn't stay there but the combination of cake, wood and water was too hard to resist when taking pictures.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCake toppers2010-11-06T18:27:55+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c7ccce6e4710c6a96499cd2c0b916a4a-96.php#unique-entry-id-96http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c7ccce6e4710c6a96499cd2c0b916a4a-96.php#unique-entry-id-96We loved making this classic yet modern wedding cake this week. We think the colour combination is simply beautiful and hope you do too !





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-11-06T11:11:00+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/128048fdeb4e146d30811259473b5a01-95.php#unique-entry-id-95http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/128048fdeb4e146d30811259473b5a01-95.php#unique-entry-id-95This weeks cake is a family affair - two lovely ladies and their family, 2 cats and 2 dogs. Each of them have their own distinct personality which we hope has translated through the cake.



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-10-23T16:25:25+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0d5212315b7db2d97b3aa3e0f17411b0-94.php#unique-entry-id-94http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0d5212315b7db2d97b3aa3e0f17411b0-94.php#unique-entry-id-94Lady Gaga is a hit again !

Lady Gaga remains very popular here at Gaycakes. This is the third version of this cake that we have been asked to do. This time it is a very sparkly affair as edible glitter is abound ! Created for a 30th Birthday for a big fan of bling the whole cake sparkles.

Lady Gaga Cake 3





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-10-16T10:49:27+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/06c2d833cafbb3d1226435c1ffacacde-93.php#unique-entry-id-93http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/06c2d833cafbb3d1226435c1ffacacde-93.php#unique-entry-id-93Champagne for everyone !

What could be better on your birthday but a bottle of the best champagne in the world.....a cake that looks like one to go with it? This lucky lady got the cake....let's hope she got the champagne too.

This cake can be really flexible with the label being amended to fit any brand or logo etc, making it the perfect cake for a corporate or personal celebration !

Champagne Cake




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCake toppers2010-10-12T14:01:49+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5ba27b45805b28d11cf0651eef0024c4-92.php#unique-entry-id-92http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5ba27b45805b28d11cf0651eef0024c4-92.php#unique-entry-id-9210.10.10

A popular and apparently lucky day to get married. Here are a couple of the cakes that we did for the special day - let's hope it brings them luck !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-10-01T12:36:16+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7cfc98acf7fd65fbfc34ca14d36b4fdd-91.php#unique-entry-id-91http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7cfc98acf7fd65fbfc34ca14d36b4fdd-91.php#unique-entry-id-91Cake for Sydney Roosters Fan

Created for the 50th Birthday today of a Sydney Roosters Fan, let's hope that it brings the team some luck for this weekends Grand Final ! (For those who don't follow the sport...these are the team's colours !)



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCake toppers2010-09-28T19:38:35+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b4eff97e99852bdbc2e5239983fcdfc9-90.php#unique-entry-id-90http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b4eff97e99852bdbc2e5239983fcdfc9-90.php#unique-entry-id-90Spring is here...and our first commitment cake topper for the season is a white and white version of our popular Girls in Love cake topper.

The lovely ladies live in Queensland but are getting married in Northern Territory so sending them a cake topper from Sydney to take to the event was a great solution. Our cake toppers can be shipped worldwide.

Cake Toppers

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-09-07T16:29:32+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d52b63c04ed679fa08223c78e635155b-89.php#unique-entry-id-89http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d52b63c04ed679fa08223c78e635155b-89.php#unique-entry-id-89ACON 2010 Honour Awards

Gay Cakes is pleased to have become a sponsor for this year's ACON Honour Awards which is an annual awards event produced by ACON which acknowledges outstanding service to or achievement within NSW’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. Honour provides NSW’s GLBT community with an important and unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate excellence and achievement within our community as well as the difference that particular individuals and organisations make in our lives.

We have provided a voucher which will be part of a silent auction to raise funds for ACON on the night.

This is a great event that we are proud to be part of. If you would like additional information then please go to

http://www.honourawards.com.au/]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-08-13T09:45:48+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d0baa2f47dd4da7dec32cf613c4ca53a-88.php#unique-entry-id-88http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d0baa2f47dd4da7dec32cf613c4ca53a-88.php#unique-entry-id-88Saturday 14th August 2010 1pm Sydney Town Hall, Gaycakes will be attending one of the many Marriage Equality rallies that are happening around Australia on that day. Come along and support this great cause if you can. See you there !

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-07-30T14:22:02+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/19573d62cdba4c4ccb1f94bd710d844f-86.php#unique-entry-id-86http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/19573d62cdba4c4ccb1f94bd710d844f-86.php#unique-entry-id-86Gaycakes Cake Topper Store is now ONLINE !

Gaycakes have been busy over the last few weeks and our online topper store is now up and running.

We ship worldwide so take a look at our store and drop us a line if you have any questions.

Cake topper store

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCake toppers2010-07-24T19:15:03+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cf645628fd41dc4cbc92ce147db08492-83.php#unique-entry-id-83http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/cf645628fd41dc4cbc92ce147db08492-83.php#unique-entry-id-83Big weekend for a couple of birthday's !

Camila's first and Ally's 50th. Happy birthday girls!




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-07-22T19:20:37+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d576853f6455e3c53746d242749aaf10-82.php#unique-entry-id-82http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d576853f6455e3c53746d242749aaf10-82.php#unique-entry-id-82We now ship our Gay/Lesbian themed toppers worldwide !

Due to overwhelming demand from overseas we now ship our toppers worldwide. We will have an online store shortly but in the meantime just drop us a line to enquire.

Gay Toppers]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianCommentary on the world2010-07-07T18:39:43+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ca3a44c9f3c3879b9fa5b89b2d5f0a12-81.php#unique-entry-id-81http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ca3a44c9f3c3879b9fa5b89b2d5f0a12-81.php#unique-entry-id-81Relationship Register underway !!!
It is great to see couples already signing-up to the relationship register and we are making cakes and taking orders for couples taking the plunge straight away and those also waiting for Spring/Summer to arrive.
Don't forget for those gay couples not in Sydney we can also send cake toppers to Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Melbourne & Darwin and anywhere in between ! We send gay/lesbian cake toppers all over Australia !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2010-06-30T09:39:59+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e546471c8eaa019ceeb5a704aa6198b8-80.php#unique-entry-id-80http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e546471c8eaa019ceeb5a704aa6198b8-80.php#unique-entry-id-80Same-sex couples who want to register their relationships can do so from tomorrow, July 1. Gay and lesbian couples can register their relationship with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Persons will be required to sign a statutory declaration to be able to effect the registration, and that will then lead to a formal process which will include evidence of identity, age, eligibility and so forth being provided to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
The parties must be in a committed exclusive relationship — they mustn’t be married or in another relationship that’s registered or registerable. They need to be over the age of 18 years and one person is required to be a resident of NSW.
From tomorrow couples will be able to obtain the required forms from the Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages or download them from their website.
Once all documentation has been accepted, there is a 28-day cooling-off period during which either partner can cancel the process. A registration fee of $144 — the same as that charged married couples — applies.



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-28T13:25:24+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/59028ccb7ffbd93cce6b9a211a198d3a-79.php#unique-entry-id-79http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/59028ccb7ffbd93cce6b9a211a198d3a-79.php#unique-entry-id-79Granada TV Australia have contacted us looking for couples who are holding unique wedding/commitment events during July/August. I think that a gay/lesbian commitment ceremony fits the bill on that front.

If you are interested in getting involved then check out http://granadamedia.com.au/casting

You never know, if you get Gaycakes featured on the programme then we might even be able to do you a good deal on the cake ! Drop us a line.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-06-17T11:42:07+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/8fbe4565674f7f157c1dc61b42aa50ba-78.php#unique-entry-id-78http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/8fbe4565674f7f157c1dc61b42aa50ba-78.php#unique-entry-id-78Just in time for the start of Sydney Pride Week 2010 we have created another version of our shooting stars cake - this time a Rainbow version ! Great contrast of colours on this one and a message in it hidden from the parents. Sssshhhh





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-09T13:36:57+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e48f19163f456072345f2d788bfb5f8c-77.php#unique-entry-id-77http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/e48f19163f456072345f2d788bfb5f8c-77.php#unique-entry-id-77
Bake-Off goodies raised over $30k
Local News, By Matt Akersten, 8th June, 2010
The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation says it looks to have raised between $30,000-$35,000 at Sunday’s annual Bake-Off auction.
There were fewer cakes on show than last year, but the turnout for the auction day and quality of the baking and icing was as outstanding as ever, many of the day’s attendees agreed.
Carlos Heng’s picnic-basket laden with a colourful collection of melting moments took out the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award along with the Best Fete Baking prize, while an extravagant Lady-Gaga inspired entry by Glen Lewis (Miss 3D) won Best Cake in the Professional category.
Drag diva Joyce Maynge’s sweet Carrot, Pecan and Thong Delight won Best Tasting Cake, while a ‘Sex in the City’-themed entry by Stefan Bear won Best Decorated Cake. A stunning Goodbye Mitzi Macintosh cake also impressed the judges and later sold for $1,500.
Evelyn Perusco’s Good Old-Fashioned Nutter won Best Tart, Susan Ougham’s Scotch Marmalade was judged the Best Preserve, and the Best Non-Edible Cake featured a winged and black bikini’ed icing Fallen Angel by Dean Morrison.
]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-08T12:16:30+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/1539a19040c1225575464ab1e57e427d-76.php#unique-entry-id-76http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/1539a19040c1225575464ab1e57e427d-76.php#unique-entry-id-76Coverage of BGF Bake-off on Same Same Website.

Gaycakes winner of Best Non-Edible cake at BGF Bake-off

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-07T13:37:00+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/18c1077d17560aff556db7d9b7f1ecf9-75.php#unique-entry-id-75http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/18c1077d17560aff556db7d9b7f1ecf9-75.php#unique-entry-id-75Gaycakes went along to one of the big events of the Sydney Gay scene yesterday - the BGF Bake-off. Based very much on a traditional fete baking competition but with some added glamour, the event is a light hearted way of raising funds for the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation. There is a huge range of entries - some are joke entries and some are taken very seriously but overall it is a very fun event.

The Bake Off judging panel, which comprised of executive chef of Longrain restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne Martin Boetz, Channel Ten’s Ready, Steady Cook presenter Peter Everett and iconic Sydney drag queen Claire de Lune, took each entry through a gruelling testing process based on taste, presentation and degree of difficulty.

After the prizes are awarded the cakes are auctioned off to raise funds. Our entry raised $1200. As our cake was a faux cake we included a $300 voucher for a real cake within the auction package presented together with a champagne package. We left before all the cakes were auctioned but they seemed to be well on their way to reaching their $45,000 target.









]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-06T16:32:51+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/77ac8f8b00751db34d7f34037602af2e-74.php#unique-entry-id-74http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/77ac8f8b00751db34d7f34037602af2e-74.php#unique-entry-id-74Award wining cake decorator !

Hot off the press - Gaycakes has won its category at the 2010 annual BGF Bake-off. Pics/details to follow tomorrow.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-06-05T13:28:28+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a3af5ccd757c027f89972052c35d6d05-72.php#unique-entry-id-72http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a3af5ccd757c027f89972052c35d6d05-72.php#unique-entry-id-72





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-06-03T08:49:20+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/eadd451700df722a760a04941df6fe6c-71.php#unique-entry-id-71http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/eadd451700df722a760a04941df6fe6c-71.php#unique-entry-id-71Bake-off 2010
Come along to Paddington Town Hall on Sunday and help raise funds for the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and get yourself a great cake in the meantime. Gaycakes will be there with our first entry at the event entitled "Fallen Angel". Our lesbian angel returns to raise money for charity.





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2010-05-13T14:24:50+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/35008c841027f8939121fe9126749057-70.php#unique-entry-id-70http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/35008c841027f8939121fe9126749057-70.php#unique-entry-id-70The NSW Relationship Register soared over its final hurdle last night, with an overwhelming 32-5 vote of support from the NSW Upper House.

Well done everyone...now for the next step ! We want more than to be able to register our relationships but it is a start !


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCake toppers2010-05-13T13:42:06+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/53da24d211a17b944df9cd36963ada6d-69.php#unique-entry-id-69http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/53da24d211a17b944df9cd36963ada6d-69.php#unique-entry-id-69Nerds vs Jocks 30th Birthday

What typifies a nerd and a jock ? Well for this 30th party it is a 80's nintendo games console and a football...all made from fondant of course ! These guys decided to decorate their own cake with a custom made topper.




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2010-05-12T17:26:55+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b22f03f414cfb495683e36df730ffddf-68.php#unique-entry-id-68http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b22f03f414cfb495683e36df730ffddf-68.php#unique-entry-id-68Well done on NSW passing the first stage of the NSW relationship register. Fingers crossed for the final stage in the process.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-05-03T19:07:06+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d979a09cc4951a7eae3fbb99b5bb5de1-67.php#unique-entry-id-67http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d979a09cc4951a7eae3fbb99b5bb5de1-67.php#unique-entry-id-67Dreaming of a holiday ? Let Hautes Vacances help.

They have just launched their 2010/2011 Season and have some great holiday packages for you to chose from including Miami, South Africa, Rio, Miami and our beautiful hometown of Sydney. www.hautesvacances.com

This cake was created to celebrate the launch.







]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-05-01T17:19:38+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5c1144220b8f07b1565b54bdd46eb9d1-66.php#unique-entry-id-66http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5c1144220b8f07b1565b54bdd46eb9d1-66.php#unique-entry-id-66A brand new flavour has been added to our cake range....Almond & Praline. A lovely rich tasting cake with coconut undertones. Order from 10th May.

See our full flavour range]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-05-01T10:53:15+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/185c1558b180a61b1ca2892dc2447b19-65.php#unique-entry-id-65http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/185c1558b180a61b1ca2892dc2447b19-65.php#unique-entry-id-65Gaga comes back to Gaycakes with this cake inspired by the opening scene of the Telephone Video. Check out the video, it's great....and you can also see where the cake comes from if you don't already recognise it !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/EventsCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-04-21T08:47:55+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/322d6eaa69920d63b4ee94ee48f29dcb-64.php#unique-entry-id-64http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/322d6eaa69920d63b4ee94ee48f29dcb-64.php#unique-entry-id-64Gay Cakes is in the press again this week with a section on the Fruits in Suits event at the Beresford Hotel.



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur ServicesCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-04-19T16:46:30+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/51186f6675207b261ddcd9b4d8de2ead-63.php#unique-entry-id-63http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/51186f6675207b261ddcd9b4d8de2ead-63.php#unique-entry-id-63Fake cakes are a great way of reducing costs or creating an impact for a reduced cost.

Both cakes here have a fake element. The SGLBA cake shown here was a fake cake. It was to be displayed in an area of heavy traffic in a bar and there for an extended period of time. So we created a fake cake. It looked and cut exactly like the real thing and when the speeches were over we were able to bring out real slices of cake for everyone to taste. It was a time critical event and so we wouldn't have had time to slice and present the cake otherwise.



A wedding is a more relaxed affair and so using a fake cake isn't usually for time or presentation constraints.

A small wedding only really needs a small cake but adding a fake tier can increase the impact of the wedding cake dramatically. A plain design to a tier means that the cost would be the fraction of a real cake layer. Adding elaborate decoration may alter the savings that you make but it will always be cheaper than the real thing. The cake above had a fake tier added to give the cake a greater impact without adding to amount of cake that needed to be eaten

Need a fake cake for a photo-shoot or filming event or production? Let us know....if it gives us the right exposure then we can often work out a deal that suits everyone. If not then our prices are very reasonable !

Contact us

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-04-19T09:18:33+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0d4c95df794f81dff05d46d7d4ae5f32-62.php#unique-entry-id-62http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0d4c95df794f81dff05d46d7d4ae5f32-62.php#unique-entry-id-62Press from SSO website - 'Fruits in Suits' held at the Beresford Hotel on 15th April 2010




photos: Ann-Marie Calilhanna


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-04-17T12:00:40+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d47dbf75cc26560e0894490556982ba9-61.php#unique-entry-id-61http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d47dbf75cc26560e0894490556982ba9-61.php#unique-entry-id-61Sex and the City

Excited about the upcoming Sex and the City 2 ??? Well here is a little reminder of the last film....a cake inspired by THAT wedding dress and THOSE blue feathers !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianMedia/Events2010-04-16T09:16:56+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5ccd6d26ade9686cc8c4432a371ac0ee-60.php#unique-entry-id-60http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5ccd6d26ade9686cc8c4432a371ac0ee-60.php#unique-entry-id-60Fruits in Suits Event - Gaycakes

Gaycakes attended the Fruits in Suits refresh event on 15th April 2010 at the Beresford Hotel and was pleased to provide the event cake. The lucky ones got to take home our little "Eat Me" cake boxes.

Based on the SGLBA logo and the Beresford Hotel little abstract 3D models of each were made to top the cake.




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianOur Services2010-04-12T09:44:41+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4d4726ad0cb089cffe1208b50f1bb21d-59.php#unique-entry-id-59http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4d4726ad0cb089cffe1208b50f1bb21d-59.php#unique-entry-id-59
Gaycakes are about to embark on a testing phase to introduce some new flavours.

It's a pretty lengthy process as we test the cakes for flavour, texture, their ability to hold a design and finally their longevity.....we give a guarantee on how long our cakes will last once delivered so they also need to be able to stand up to that standard !

Current flavours being shortlisted are:

Almond & Praline
Banana
Vanilla
Hummingbird

Check back in a couple of weeks and we will let you know which ones made it through the assault course !]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-04-07T16:26:12+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ecbaa3825849f02ec35f7c9337f101fb-57.php#unique-entry-id-57http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/ecbaa3825849f02ec35f7c9337f101fb-57.php#unique-entry-id-57Fruits in Suits in Sydney Star Observer

Our prize in red at bottom !


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/EventsCommentary on the world2010-04-07T10:47:35+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b3e517f00d1dee16132eedfb46977187-56.php#unique-entry-id-56http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b3e517f00d1dee16132eedfb46977187-56.php#unique-entry-id-56Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association - 'Fruits in Suits' refresh

Gaycakes will be supporting the first refreshed 'Fruits in Suits' event at the The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills on Thursday April 15th. We will be providing the Corporate cake to mark the event and also a $300 voucher prize to be drawn on the night. Everyone will get the chance to taste our Chocolate Mud cake and If that isn't a good enough reason to come along in its own right....'Fruits in Suits' is a great business and social night !

Check out www.sglba.com.au for full details.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-04-02T11:09:06+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5454bb0451f027c8f931a732dce8bd21-55.php#unique-entry-id-55http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5454bb0451f027c8f931a732dce8bd21-55.php#unique-entry-id-55On a beautiful Easter Autumn Day two girls had a beautiful civil ceremony in Canberra and lived happily ever after.....




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur ServicesMedia/Events2010-04-01T09:52:57+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/96989a6c3aa4cf8ef4063c09ca138836-54.php#unique-entry-id-54http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/96989a6c3aa4cf8ef4063c09ca138836-54.php#unique-entry-id-54Competition Winner !

We are pleased to tell you that Marni Patterson has won our $500 voucher competition. Well done Marni...we will be in touch.

For those that entered but did not win we will be offering you 10% off a cake price if you place an order during April for collection anytime until the end of 2010.

We will be contacting you all but please get in contact if you want to take advantage of this offer before then. Please quote this offer during the ordering process to receive the discount.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-03-27T18:15:52+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fbd9323b2cb9be36d5aee073d74c09a2-53.php#unique-entry-id-53http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fbd9323b2cb9be36d5aee073d74c09a2-53.php#unique-entry-id-53The brief for this cake was subtle flamboyant...so we decided on white boas as the basis. Classic white but a cake that you simply cannot ignore....and yes there is a 3-tiered cake under all the glamour !

Designed to help two guys celebrate their 30th anniversary together it seemed to hit the spot ! (phew)






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-03-26T16:00:14+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/40e6ce0faa2ba14e4d3e5659789ed02c-52.php#unique-entry-id-52http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/40e6ce0faa2ba14e4d3e5659789ed02c-52.php#unique-entry-id-52I came across a lovely lady today, almost by accident, who happens to be a Civil Celebrant. Genuinely warm and friendly and a supporter of the GLBTI community. As more of us look for ways of celebrating our same-sex relationships it is great to know that there are people out there who genuinely want to be a part of that celebration.

If you are looking for a celebrant then perhaps look at contacting Elaine Searle. Website.

City of Sydney Relationship programme. Website


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/LesbianOur Services2010-03-20T16:51:37+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4f7062175f9f7c9f6bb17eb183120d4f-51.php#unique-entry-id-51http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/4f7062175f9f7c9f6bb17eb183120d4f-51.php#unique-entry-id-51Cheaper wedding cakes

Buying a plain iced cake and adding your own flowers is often the most cost effective way of producing a wedding/commitment cake and are great for an event where cost in a big factor. We are often asked to provide plain iced cakes for the florist for the event to add a matching flower arrangement. Here are a few ideas to show how effective it can be, and to prove that we also do traditional cakes well too ; )

Take advice from your florist on which flowers continue to look great throughout the day.




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-03-17T11:59:11+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/28047a3abb43b08c52341457b480af6d-50.php#unique-entry-id-50http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/28047a3abb43b08c52341457b480af6d-50.php#unique-entry-id-50Need a Gay or straight cake topper ? We can now ship Australia Wide.

UPDATED 30 July 2010 - Now ship worldwide



Drop us a line.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-03-16T10:32:21+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0997322abdf2e9986702190e93406f3b-49.php#unique-entry-id-49http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0997322abdf2e9986702190e93406f3b-49.php#unique-entry-id-49Looking for a bright birthday cake ?

This one for an 18th birthday might be what you are after. Covered in stilettos, this cake reminded us of Sex and the City....lots of shoes on it. Great workout to get the icing that bright a colour too. Who said that cake decorating doesn't build up your muscles !!!!!



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-03-10T09:49:11+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/92a913d728258a15990ce8fe2eb0d878-48.php#unique-entry-id-48http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/92a913d728258a15990ce8fe2eb0d878-48.php#unique-entry-id-48Gaycakes has featured in a number of places this week as the pictures from the Mardi Gras Dinner at the Zoo event hits the press. It is very exciting to see one of your creations appear in the papers that you read every week.

I spent the evening with the lovely Pam from ZenDiva Natural Soy & Palm Wax Candles. She made the most amazing themed candles as Bombonniere for the event. A beautiful black & white theme with kissing zebras. Whilst our cake "grabs the headlines" it is little touches like Pam's candles that added some real glamour to the tables...and unlike the cake which is long gone....I am still burning my candle and remembering the night each time I light it !

I am mentioning Pam as she put a great deal of effort into the event and showed herself to be a real supporter of the marriage equality cause (and pics of candles find it hard to compete with pictures of half naked bods at the Mardi Gras Party ; )



Here are some press snippets:

1) SX website (front page)



2) SX issue 478 - news section


3) SX issue 478 Scene pictures



4) SSO issue 1012




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-03-05T10:05:34+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/62e72c03ee30d7d4dfbad85b83cab78c-47.php#unique-entry-id-47http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/62e72c03ee30d7d4dfbad85b83cab78c-47.php#unique-entry-id-47Kerryn Phelps and her wife Jackie cut our cake on the night and there were some great press pics taken. Click link below.

Kerryn and Jackie are real advocates for Same-Sex marriage and so this was a real honour.

http://www.starobserver.com.au/scene?set=72157623551317882


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-03-03T13:16:37+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2db202047e1ff357707d13c537737908-46.php#unique-entry-id-46http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2db202047e1ff357707d13c537737908-46.php#unique-entry-id-46We often get asked how do you create a tiered cake and ensure that it will be great on the day/survive the journey etc. Here is a little montage for our creation of the Zoo cake


















click here for finished cake]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-03-04T11:24:01+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d198a940e7390356db2b71bee3117a7c-45.php#unique-entry-id-45http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d198a940e7390356db2b71bee3117a7c-45.php#unique-entry-id-45With its Gay Wedding theme the Mardi Gras Dinner at the Zoo fundraising event for marriage equality was great fun last night. Gaycakes was the proud sponsor of the cake and we had a lot of fun (and sweat) making it and it certainly seemed to please everyone who attended. Set around the same-sex wedding of two Rhinos everyone seemed to have a different favourite animal on the cake. Mine was the Lion !!!

Taronga Zoo with its city views of Sydney was such a fantastic venue. I certainly envy anyone who has an event at such a beautiful spot.

Here are a few snaps that I took...professional shots should follow shortly.








]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-03-03T11:33:55+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0f333ad64a86975598e699db057855cd-44.php#unique-entry-id-44http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0f333ad64a86975598e699db057855cd-44.php#unique-entry-id-44Mardi Gras Dinner at the Zoo Cake

Celebrating a gay marriage tonight at the Mardi Gras Dinner at the Zoo event and Gaycakes has been asked to provide the cake. Here is a sneak preview.....full event details and full pics of cake to come tomorrow.....there are a few animal guests at the event !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2010-02-24T13:07:43+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/11bd2c2a6530f8a1c434f5906da7353b-43.php#unique-entry-id-43http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/11bd2c2a6530f8a1c434f5906da7353b-43.php#unique-entry-id-43Relationship Register NSW

Congratulations to NSW for taking this step. It isn't quite there on equal rights but it is a step closer. ]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-02-22T09:24:39+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2c0a3f36037ac51ae76eefab17f42f28-42.php#unique-entry-id-42http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2c0a3f36037ac51ae76eefab17f42f28-42.php#unique-entry-id-42Who was that Gay Cake company at Fair Day ???

We'll after what felt like months of preparation, Fair Day 2010 is over ! We had a very long and tiring day but it was so much fun and it was great to get some real face to face interaction with people on what we do. People wondered what made a gay cake, and then realised when they came into the stall. One little girl asked "why are they so good" to be told by her Mum "it's because they are gay darling". We had people taking pictures, bloggers preparing their entries, but most of all people just enjoying the fun of the cake designs. Lady Gaga was a big hit, as was the Pink Australia Flag. The Angel cake managed to survive the heat and her wings didn't melt in the sun. The 'Birds in Love' cakes drew people in as they loved seeing a cake in a cage.

Special thanks to Sue, Nora, Anthony and Trevor for coming along and helping both physically and mentally and for "salesman of the day' Andrew who I couldn't have done all this without his support.

See you in 2011. Competition winner to be announced on 31st March 2010.


















]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-20T16:17:49+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/3876fb301a36dc87acf45c1cd25b8eab-41.php#unique-entry-id-41http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/3876fb301a36dc87acf45c1cd25b8eab-41.php#unique-entry-id-41Angel Cake






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-18T13:23:14+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/acd806fb169b9b92dcb38553b4c91ac1-40.php#unique-entry-id-40http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/acd806fb169b9b92dcb38553b4c91ac1-40.php#unique-entry-id-40









]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-16T19:34:11+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fb5a3fadcdbfe5f396956264d29ad258-39.php#unique-entry-id-39http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fb5a3fadcdbfe5f396956264d29ad258-39.php#unique-entry-id-39


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-16T19:24:26+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/188e22dc1743c283078ea1b6ddcc3bc8-38.php#unique-entry-id-38http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/188e22dc1743c283078ea1b6ddcc3bc8-38.php#unique-entry-id-38Mardi Gras Fair Day prep continues, and today our second pair of love birds have been put in their cage !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-15T16:38:52+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d3331d55d3ab721abe3a09be7b7c9703-37.php#unique-entry-id-37http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d3331d55d3ab721abe3a09be7b7c9703-37.php#unique-entry-id-37Cake 2 of our Mardi Gras Fair Day prep




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-15T16:14:10+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/db0b25e7cfd84a0f12654c96ad0fd6e2-36.php#unique-entry-id-36http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/db0b25e7cfd84a0f12654c96ad0fd6e2-36.php#unique-entry-id-36Unusual serving suggestion ???

Well we got there....after quite a few moments of head scratching - the cake is in the birdcage. This one isn't going to be served so we kept the cage fully intact. A real cake in this situation would have meant us taking the bottom off the cage.

Can you work out how we did it ?




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-15T12:12:29+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/bb9ccc7745e52f14096690b23e5e7065-35.php#unique-entry-id-35http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/bb9ccc7745e52f14096690b23e5e7065-35.php#unique-entry-id-35Fair Day 2010 prep is underway !!!

The designs have been finished, most of the staging bought and now the really hard work starts. This cake is designed to show the more relaxed love of a couple on their wedding day. Now for the hard part.....to put it in a bird cage. Pics to follow if we manage it !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-02-13T18:28:44+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/54867c980749765928cbfea666d49cc7-34.php#unique-entry-id-34http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/54867c980749765928cbfea666d49cc7-34.php#unique-entry-id-34Become a fan of Gaycakes on Facebook and, if you win, we'll give you a further $100 to spend.


We are pleased to advise you of an enhancement to our Mardi Gras Prize Draw. Simply become a fan of Gaycakes on Facebook and, should you win, we will increase your prize from $500 to $600.

If you have already entered our draw then we will be contacting you shortly so that you can take advantage of these improved competition terms.

See Competition Entry page for full terms and conditions.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-02-07T11:02:24+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fad11735d5b50760559afb102ceca107-33.php#unique-entry-id-33http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fad11735d5b50760559afb102ceca107-33.php#unique-entry-id-33Gaycakes latest creation was for two lovely girls in love who had their commitment ceremony yesterday. I think that it was one of Sydney wettest days on record. Surely the dams are full by now ??? I got absolutely soaked delivering their cake but after lots of prep....the cake made it to their boat in perfect condition (phew). I am sure that the rain didn't dampen the love that they both share ; )






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2010-02-02T17:56:05+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/6f1ef5b5dfe7b58f4b2bd476c91c2500-32.php#unique-entry-id-32http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/6f1ef5b5dfe7b58f4b2bd476c91c2500-32.php#unique-entry-id-32Cake Toppers

Most of our characters can be turned into a cake topper or we are more than happy to work on your own ideas. We are getting an increase in enquiries on making toppers....keep them coming ; )

Here are some of those that we have done in the past:








]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-02-01T19:03:53+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2f2b09616db00d64fa47f40ea5bce575-31.php#unique-entry-id-31http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/2f2b09616db00d64fa47f40ea5bce575-31.php#unique-entry-id-31
Win $500 Gaycakes voucher
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To celebrate Gaycakes' involvement in it's first Mardi Gras festival, we are pleased to offer free entry to ALL to win a $500 voucher to spend on www.gaycakes.com.au (subject to the conditions below).

Over Mardi Gras see Gaycakes:

☀ in LOTL 20th anniversary edition

☀ at Fair Day - Victoria Park, Sydney 21st February 2010, and as

☀ a key sponsor at "Dinner at the Zoo", Toronga Zoo 3rd March 2010

Enter Here



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2010-01-28T17:34:48+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c3185385357c2bc5a5ccd237211a6e35-30.php#unique-entry-id-30http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/c3185385357c2bc5a5ccd237211a6e35-30.php#unique-entry-id-30Mardi Gras Dinner at the Zoo - 3 March 2010

Gaycakes is very excited to be involved in this great event to raise funds for the fight for gay marriage equality. Watch this space for details of our contribution.

"New Mardi Gras and Australian Marriage Equality (AME) are excited to announce that the Dinner at The Zoo will include a speech from Prof Kerryn Phelps on Same-Sex Marriage, and entertainment will be provided by two amazing entertainers from New York, the fabulous Drag Queen Shequida (Finalist from America's got talent) and DJ Corey Craig"

Visit NMG site for more details on how you can purchase your tickets.



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-01-24T10:34:52+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fc1e13632db628f6c747660e5e68008d-29.php#unique-entry-id-29http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/fc1e13632db628f6c747660e5e68008d-29.php#unique-entry-id-29



Black and White cakes have remained popular if the start to 2010 is anything to go by. Any why not, they are classic in looks. This is an engagement cake but it could just as easily suit a wedding cake or tie in with a minimalist wedding theme. Just think back to all those fantastic Art Deco images and that scene in My Fair Lady where they are all dressed in black & white. Just beautiful design classics !


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2010-01-19T11:00:28+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b9afc94bad6ac88a3b512a477780d0d4-28.php#unique-entry-id-28http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b9afc94bad6ac88a3b512a477780d0d4-28.php#unique-entry-id-28Unusually themed cupcakes aren't seen a great deal on our travels but every now and then someone brings you an idea that is so much fun that you can't wait to make it.

These cupcakes were for three friends who have "nickname" roles for each other. One is the sperm, one is the egg and one is the oven. We loved making these and from the pics and email that we received after the event, the recipients had a great deal of fun too.











]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2010-01-13T15:54:48+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/www.pingg.com#unique-entry-id-27http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/www.pingg.com#unique-entry-id-27Not all events are big affairs. Sometimes you just want a small celebration, without too much fuss, but none the less a classy affair. We have recently discovered the joy of www.pingg.com here at Gaycakes and it is a great way to add a bit of glamour to you event invites....rather than those boring old texts or emails. High quality invitation templates for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, christenings, valentines day etc. etc.

It is free, Facebook, Twitter, email and SMS friendly too. You can add pictures, website links, gift registries.....the list continues.

It will even chase up those people who don't RSVP automatically. What more could you want !

One downside, you need to pay US$5 to keep the invite ad free, but I guess if it does all of the above then that isn't bad.

Gaycakes is in no way affiliated to Pingg and receives no payment for having a link on this website. We just thought you might like it, as we do !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2009-12-22T10:11:08+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0dfe84d97369a3e40d0555597df4ae8c-26.php#unique-entry-id-26http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/0dfe84d97369a3e40d0555597df4ae8c-26.php#unique-entry-id-26





It's Christmas Eve and all our food gifts, which have been popular this year, have all been completed. Relax !

Have a great time everyone !

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-12-21T15:56:45+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f42a4d84149aea1aba85074b2eb0de0b-25.php#unique-entry-id-25http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f42a4d84149aea1aba85074b2eb0de0b-25.php#unique-entry-id-25Here is our version of this classic.

Happy Christmas to all my clients and visitors to this site/blog. Here's to 2010 !

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auOur Services2009-12-16T12:40:25+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/51259bce1a367eacc334c79c110f3ae5-23.php#unique-entry-id-23http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/51259bce1a367eacc334c79c110f3ae5-23.php#unique-entry-id-23

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-12-14T19:31:37+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5adf88c85d6b7dab80dff300131c2526-22.php#unique-entry-id-22http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/5adf88c85d6b7dab80dff300131c2526-22.php#unique-entry-id-22


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2009-12-14T19:29:46+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/444c19fc4c74bce89a021131be600036-21.php#unique-entry-id-21http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/444c19fc4c74bce89a021131be600036-21.php#unique-entry-id-21Leather Boy is officially the most purchased and viewed cake on the GayCakes website in 2009 !



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2009-11-27T12:40:04+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/89f27fdb672753199d8a671ac7664d4d-19.php#unique-entry-id-19http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/89f27fdb672753199d8a671ac7664d4d-19.php#unique-entry-id-19

]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auMedia/Events2009-11-22T12:39:46+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/81049e75b140782c6b6f278d7593135f-18.php#unique-entry-id-18http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/81049e75b140782c6b6f278d7593135f-18.php#unique-entry-id-18Mardi Grad Fair Day 2010 here we come !

Gaycakes have just secured a stall at Mardi Gras Fair day to be held in Victoria Park on 21 February 2010. So anyone looking to meet us up close will be more than welcome to pop by our stall. More details nearer the time.....


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2009-11-27T12:38:54+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/74fb9da26eb2aa77258b660ba12c689b-17.php#unique-entry-id-17http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/74fb9da26eb2aa77258b660ba12c689b-17.php#unique-entry-id-17Do you need to be Gay to buy a cake from Gaycakes ?

This is one of the latest discussions on twitter about us. Very tongue in cheek posting but for the avoidance of doubt the answer is NO NO NO !!!!

We love being part of the gay community here in Sydney but we are not here to exclude anyone. We hope that we bring something very different to the cake making community and we try for ideas that are a bit removed from the conventional. Having said that we just love some of the beautiful traditional cakes out there.

So guys...if you like what you see drop us a line. We love everyone !


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2009-11-26T12:37:20+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/9d90f73ca85e7ec20b9578032e6a6a18-16.php#unique-entry-id-16http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/9d90f73ca85e7ec20b9578032e6a6a18-16.php#unique-entry-id-16Gaycakes has arrived on Twitter and we are very excited to have been 'adopted' by a group of people in Singapore. Thanks for all you comments guys. Hopefully you will see this post an realise that we appreciate your comments from afar !


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-11-19T10:17:57+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b753e8f2848237dfdf7cd5d66681462b-15.php#unique-entry-id-15http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b753e8f2848237dfdf7cd5d66681462b-15.php#unique-entry-id-15





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-11-25T12:37:37+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7623db7f9500b824910f27392e3a2258-14.php#unique-entry-id-14http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/7623db7f9500b824910f27392e3a2258-14.php#unique-entry-id-14An Irish themed cake for a couple, both 28 although one into fashion and the other into sport was today's order. I loved the cake just as an Irish flag...looked really realistic. It went down really well and their friend who put on their do said that it was the highlight of the BBQ. It's great when people get the credit for doing something nice for their friends but it is also great when they pass the comments back to us. Thanks Ed !






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCommentary on the world2009-11-17T12:37:28+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b592bf8e51e9459e524bc4c039e99c36-13.php#unique-entry-id-13http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/b592bf8e51e9459e524bc4c039e99c36-13.php#unique-entry-id-13
However they came and had a look around and were very pleasant to deal with. Got a big tick from them which is great and it's good to know that they actually do do surprise visits to food premises as it helps us all in the end, where ever we buy our edible items.


]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-10-17T10:27:39+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/9bb69480981f1f549865704c0c664b2e-12.php#unique-entry-id-12http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/9bb69480981f1f549865704c0c664b2e-12.php#unique-entry-id-12Gay cakes sponsored the best dressed couple prize at the 2009 Dykes on Bikes Black & White Ball

The winner decided to buy her Grandson his 4th Birthday cake...with a Batman theme.

Dad picked up the cake saying "I am not sure what I am going to give him for his birthday, he has asked for Super Powers ! ".

Somehow I am not sure that the cake, as nice as it is, will be a great substitute for the ability to fly !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-10-15T12:36:06+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a88077340b81fc91bf6d6757bba0770a-11.php#unique-entry-id-11http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a88077340b81fc91bf6d6757bba0770a-11.php#unique-entry-id-11Who say's gay relationships don't last very long ?

A simple cake design was needed here to capture the "seriousness" of the event but also make it fun. A glitter ball was chosen as the theme to represent the fact that the couple had met in a gay club. They wanted a square looking cake but the design could easily be adapted to a round cake.

Big debate was had on whether the cake should have the red hearts left on top...so they weren't stuck on the end. In the end they were left on : )






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-10-06T12:35:28+11:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d237b0f7f3f3fd5ba99d484faee86df3-10.php#unique-entry-id-10http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d237b0f7f3f3fd5ba99d484faee86df3-10.php#unique-entry-id-10Inspiration for a cake design can come from anywhere.

This cake, to celebrate the 40th Birthday of twins, was based on a card that was sent by one to the other. The card just had a yellow monkey staring out at you and for some reason made them both laugh ! Having a pair of little monkeys on the card certainly took them back to when they were little tear-aways ! Putting their arms around each other was done to symbolise how close they still are.

The cake was cut at Uluru at dawn on their birthday with a glass of champagne.






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-09-19T12:35:07+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/746334e496d005c1fbbaadf1783656ad-9.php#unique-entry-id-9http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/746334e496d005c1fbbaadf1783656ad-9.php#unique-entry-id-9
So we came up with the idea of having them ride an origami swan. Origami swans are pretty recognisable as being made of paper and making the icing look like paper was a bit of a challenge (all that you can see is made of sugar) but the hardest thing about making the cake was not seeing the reaction of the people the cake was for.








]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-09-28T12:34:48+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d2b79db2d38e497086d3009874c7351f-8.php#unique-entry-id-8http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/d2b79db2d38e497086d3009874c7351f-8.php#unique-entry-id-8Our dog is our family

Dogs are family for many many people ! And a new puppy is very hard to resist. This cake I think successfully captures the cheekiness of a little puppy and was an instant hit with my niece and nephew in the UK who wanted one posted to them. I am not sure he would look quite so content after 24 hours on a plane though !






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-09-15T17:28:02+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/10eb93d74670d00b319be13d580c70f3-7.php#unique-entry-id-7http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/10eb93d74670d00b319be13d580c70f3-7.php#unique-entry-id-7
What more could you want, a new baby, a welcoming family, and a great piece of chocolate cake to make the day complete !




]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-09-05T12:25:26+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a68b8d754e4a4f17fc8f0d3100395ae1-6.php#unique-entry-id-6http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a68b8d754e4a4f17fc8f0d3100395ae1-6.php#unique-entry-id-6











]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-08-27T12:14:50+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/1c879c4b5f7e6ad001b1328a596b0424-5.php#unique-entry-id-5http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/1c879c4b5f7e6ad001b1328a596b0424-5.php#unique-entry-id-5Gay Wedding, Commitment Ceremony, Civil Union...what do you call it ?

I guess until they formalise the whole situation around gay unions all of the above will apply. The great thing is that when two people decide to commit to each other all that is forgotten and a lovely day is usually had by all. Creating a cake that often becomes the focal point at such an occasion is such a great thing to do and the reaction you get gives you such job satisfaction.

This cake was created to symbolise the gentleness between a couple when they are in love. I love the holding hands !






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-08-16T12:08:45+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a350fc5aeb9cf6708948a1a1e8fb3499-4.php#unique-entry-id-4http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a350fc5aeb9cf6708948a1a1e8fb3499-4.php#unique-entry-id-4Sydney Drag Queens are an institution and famous the world over. I have travelled quite a bit and I have never come across such a strong drag culture. It certainly adds some colour to the scene. This cake was designed to capture some of the fun and over the top-ness of drag. It is modelled on a US drag star...but I am more than happy to create one based on a home grown star. Ladies ????

This cake is great in that it can be adapted to suit the inner performer in anyone !






]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-07-10T13:54:09+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f18b14c328edff5d182377a34bc7a4c2-3.php#unique-entry-id-3http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f18b14c328edff5d182377a34bc7a4c2-3.php#unique-entry-id-3Gay cakes prides itself on being happy to illustrate the colourful ways in which the gay community celebrates life.

One of the more colourful sights that you can see at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade are the guys dressed in leather. Bit of an acquired taste for some, but for others very very sexy ! This cake was designed to try and capture that. Great fun to make and always gets a reaction when people see the picture. Most have a little smile !








]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-07-04T17:44:33+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f8dcce6de3a1d2cb8b8793dc27f9200b-2.php#unique-entry-id-2http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/f8dcce6de3a1d2cb8b8793dc27f9200b-2.php#unique-entry-id-2



]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auCakes - Gay/Lesbian2009-07-04T17:29:28+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/00e7fcd98dee35dad9e51dfc2fa9ace8-1.php#unique-entry-id-1http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/00e7fcd98dee35dad9e51dfc2fa9ace8-1.php#unique-entry-id-1
A delicate looking commitment cake was the aim here and I am pleased that we achieved this with a feeling of a cascading flowers with butterflies and dragonflies. The metal weaved ball on the top add a contemporary feel to the cake.





]]>dean@gaycakes.com.auBlog2009-07-01T10:59:00+10:00http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a1d915a67bf00a92f4c6cabee902411d-0.php#unique-entry-id-0http://www.gaycakes.com.au/blog/files/a1d915a67bf00a92f4c6cabee902411d-0.php#unique-entry-id-0