At some point in our lives we all had get a birthday cake for a loved one. Whether it be a planned-out party or a last-minute dash, a birthday party just won’t feel right without a cake. But where do you go in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya to get a cake? Fret not, as we share the places to get the best custom birthday cakes in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya
Though the exact origins of why we cut cakes and blow candles are unknown, history has shown some reasons. During the 18th century in German, the act of having a birthday cake was celebrated for children. The cake was a symbol of good fortune and each candle stuck represented the age of the child. A cake was meant to mark another year of protection from evil spirits.
Today the tradition of celebrating ones birthday remains mostly the same. There are tons of options of cakes to choose from. With burnt cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, to log cakes, a cake must suit the lucky person and the occasion. Luckily KL and PJ have a many places that make customised cakes. From simple cakes, to ones with edible decor of cartoon characters, or even a booze-laced slices.
A good birthday cake can make or break a birthday party, so choosing the right one is key. So, we’ve gathered together some of the best custom cakes and bakeries that can make an unforgettable birthday experience for your loved one. Scroll down and discover these bakeries to consider for your next birthday bash.
Where to order the best custom birthday cakes in KL and PJ
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With outlets in Bangsar and Mont Kiara, Jaslyn Cakes is famous for it’s lovely presentation and scrumptious homestyle baking. From its pièce de résistance, the salted caramel chocolate ganache, to its toffee-studded blondies’ gooey goodness, every cake featured here gets the good stuff and lovely attention to balance—rich but never overpowering. Jaslyn Cakes offers whole cakes that are ideal for birthdays, especially for those who appreciate genuine flavors more than visual flair.
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Bangsar
Address: 7A, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03 2202 2868
Operating hours: 11AM – 7PM
Mont Kiara
Address: Lot 1B, New Wing, Lower Ground Floor, Mont Kiara Shoplex, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 012 318 2868
Operating hours: 10AM – 7PM
Desa ParkCity
Address: FF-29, The Waterfront @ ParkCity 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 012 813 4868
Operating hours: 10AM to 10PM
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Located among the cafes of Bangsar, and another newer outlet in TTDI as well, Plump introduces sophistication and contemporary style to cakes. Known for their fashionable whole cakes and precise selection of pairing flavors, they even have occasional guest bakers available who add novelty items to the menu. With more than 20 daily rotation cake flavours, Plump has flexible options that can be tailored to fit intimate birthdays and hip milestone celebrations.
Operating hours: 8AM – 10AM (Closed on Tuesdays)
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My BakeBay is a one-stop-shop for beautifully crafted custom cakes specially crafted to go with birthday parties, baby showers, and theme parties. The bakery trades in a range of cream cakes and is known for attention to detail, creative decorations, and punctual delivery. From birthday child fantasy cartoon cake to the sophisticated floral arrangement for a party, My BakeBay offers a seamless journey from design to doorstep without ever sacrificing the quality of its cakes.
Operating hours: 9AM – 5PM
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For a boozy birthday cake for a rowdy birthday party, CakeTella unites luxurious flavors with your favorite alcoholic beverages. Among their most famous cake offerings are their rum and raisin chocolate mousse, whiskey tiramisu, and Baileys-infused flavors. All are certain to make a lasting impression at birthday parties for adults. Each cake is painstakingly tiered with decadent textures and liqueur undertones and precisely weighted. Whimsical packaging and clever presentation, CakeTella cakes are definitely the highlight at any birthday party.
Operating hours: 10:30AM – 5:30PM (Closed Monday – Sunday)
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Serving PJ and Cheras suburbs, Spades Bakery is a neighborhood favorite value-for-money, dependable custom cakes that never run out of quality. The bakery offers a range of buttercream flower designs, cartoon cute appeal, and Korean minimalist look to cater to all age groups and palates. Spades Bakery offers warm and cosy ambiance that is ideal for children’s birthday party cakes and family reunion cakes, with the full-sized cakes and mini ones in an unstuffy, no-frills setting.
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Spades Bakery PJ Seapark
Address: 33, Jalan 21/17, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: 7:30AM – 8:30PM
Contact: 016-365 4822
Spades Bakery Taman Mindah
Address: 48, Jalan Midah Besar, Taman Midah, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: 8AM – 9PM
Contact: 016-232 4822
Spades Bakery Pandan Indah
Address: 10, Jalan Perubatan 2, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Operating hours: 9AM – 9:30PM
This trendy French-inspired patisserie shop in Petaling Jaya is internationally renowned for its rich entremets and mousse cakes with immaculate European sophistication. From strawberry-vanilla cloud cakes to black chocolate hazelnut domes, the cakes at Forêt Blanc are too stunning to consume and majestic with sophistication. The special occasion cakes—which are usually adorned with sophisticated textures such as crunchy feuilletine and liquid mirror glaze—best fit special occasions when a sophisticated centerpiece is required.
Operating hours: 9:30AM – 7PM (Closed on Mondays)
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Established by celebrated cake artist Su Yin, Delectable by Su is a design-focused cake boutique offering detail-crafted sculpted cakes and fantasy dessert tables. Renowned for creativity and obsessive attention to detail in crafting some of Klang Valley’s most dramatically stunning custom cakes, the bakery offers 3D character cakes, contemporary Korean designs, and classic piping designs, among others, to satisfy clients looking for an unforgettable birthday centerpiece.
Delectable by SU Seputeh
Address: Level 2, Glasshouse at Seputeh, 17, Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, Taman Seputeh, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 012-508 1855
Operating hours: 9AM – 5PM
Delectable by SU The Gardens Mall
Address: Kiosk (Lower Ground LG K-25B The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03-2201 1209
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Image credit: Instagram/delectablebysu