Cake o'clock

Cake O'Clock is a Launceston cake studio focused on made-to-order celebration cakes rather than a conventional dine-in cafe menu. Located at Unit 3/13 Quadrant Mall, it creates custom cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, with more than 20 flavour options and a design process that starts with the flavour. Customers choose what they would like to eat first, then the team suggests a design to suit it. Free writing is included, while extras such as edible gold, coloured frosting, heart shapes, image printing, flowers, toy toppers and custom dough shapes can be added for an additional cost.

The flavour list covers both sponge cakes and cheesecakes. Choices include strawberry, mixed fruit, raspberry, mango, taro, matcha, White Forest, jasmine tea and kiwi, Earl Grey and chocolate, lychee rose, Black Forest, cookie and cream, caramel coffee, peanut butter caramel, raspberry chocolate and orange chocolate. Cheesecake options include Biscoff or caramel, matcha, honey passionfruit and lemon. There are also custom cupcakes, with a minimum order of six, and a six-inch custom puppy cake made with dog-friendly ingredients. Egg-free and gluten-free cake options are available at an added cost, which may help when ordering for guests with dietary requirements.

The business is run by two pastry chefs and describes its approach as small-scale, from-scratch production, with each order handled personally. The website does not provide details about seating, coffee or a broader cafe atmosphere, so Cake O'Clock is best understood as a place to arrange and collect a personalised cake rather than a venue for a casual catch-up. Standard cakes are offered in six-, eight- and 10-inch sizes, serving approximately four to six, six to 12, and 12 to 20 people respectively. The listed prices are $60, $90 and $130, and same-day collection may sometimes be available for six- and eight-inch cakes if you contact the team to check availability.

It suits anyone planning a celebration in Launceston, from a small family gathering to a larger birthday or anniversary. Online payment and an order form are available, while more involved ideas can be discussed directly by phone or Instagram. Collection is the main arrangement, with limited delivery possible only by advance notice and subject to availability. As the cakes need careful handling and refrigeration, the business provides practical collection guidance, including transporting them on a flat surface and chilling them promptly. Google users rate Cake O'Clock 4.7 out of 5 from 141 reviews.