If you’re celebrating a milestone birthday or special occasion, number cakes are one of the most eye-catching and versatile cake styles you can choose. At Goldies Bake Shop, our number cakes are fully custom made, beautifully decorated, and designed to feed a crowd — without compromising on flavour or structure.
Here’s everything you need to know before placing your order.
What Is a Number Cake?
A number cake is exactly what it sounds like — a cake shaped into a number to represent an age or milestone. Popular for birthdays like 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th and beyond, number cakes also work beautifully for anniversaries and special celebrations.
Unlike traditional round cakes, number cakes make a statement on the table and double as a focal point for photos and celebrations.
How Our Number Cakes Are Made
At Goldies Bake Shop, our number cakes are cut from tray cake bases, ensuring they are sturdy, generous in size, and easy to serve.
Cake Base Sizes & Serves
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1/4 tray number cake – feeds approximately 25 people
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1/2 tray number cake – feeds approximately 50 people
If you’re ordering two numbers (for example, a “2” and a “5” for a 25th birthday):
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Two numbers cut from 1/4 trays will feed around 50 people
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Two numbers cut from 1/2 trays will feed around 100 people
This makes number cakes a great option for larger gatherings where you still want a visually impressive cake.
No Cut-Out Centres — Clean, Polished Finish
Rather than cutting out the centre of the number, we use expert piping techniques to create the shape and definition of each number. This gives the cake:
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A cleaner, more polished look
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Better portioning
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A sturdier cake that holds its shape beautifully
The result is a sleek, professional finish that looks just as good as it tastes.
Custom Decoration, Your Way
Every number cake we make is fully custom decorated. The top of the cake can be styled however you like, including:
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Piping
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Rosettes
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Edible flowers
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Chocolate swirls
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Simple, elegant finishes or bold statement designs
If you have inspiration images or a theme in mind, our cake team will work with you to bring it to life.
Flavours & Fillings Available
Our number cakes can be made in a range of crowd-favourite flavours:
Cake Options
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Vanilla sponge
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Chocolate sponge
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Chocolate mud cake
Filling Options (for sponge cakes)
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Jam & cream
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Jam only
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Cream or fresh cream only
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No filling
This flexibility makes it easy to cater to different preferences while still keeping the cake visually stunning.
A Custom Cake Order
Number cakes are custom cake orders and are made specifically for your event. Because of the size, detail and preparation involved, we recommend ordering with as much notice as possible.
👉 You can submit your custom number cake request here:
https://www.goldiesbakeshop.com.au/products/custom-cake-orders
Once submitted, our team will confirm details like size, flavour, decoration style and pickup location.
Why Choose a Number Cake from Goldies Bake Shop?
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Designed to feed larger groups
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Fully custom decoration
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Multiple flavour and filling options
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Made fresh to order
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Available across Goldies Bake Shop locations
Whether you’re celebrating a child’s birthday or a major milestone, a number cake is a fun, memorable way to mark the occasion — and our team is here to make it easy from start to finish.
