REGISTRATION OPEN
What the world needs now is cake, sweet cake…
Cake reminds us that that beauty comes in layers. That joy doesn’t have to be complicated. That maybe, just maybe, a room full of cake can make the world a little better.
What is CakeMixer?
A mixer is a friendly, informal get-together. Now, add cake. This is CakeMixer. It’s not a bake-off. It’s not a contest. It’s a midsummer daydream, generous, and full of wonder.
Inspired by Elisa Sunga’s "Cake Picnic", CakeMixer is a love letter to cake—tall, short, frosted, naked, store-bought, homemade, homely, handsome. Whether it’s a jiggly mango chiffon or a dense chocolate loaf, a delicate gluten-free almond sponge or a neon supermarket sheet cake, if it’s cake we’re into it.
How it works:
You register to secure your spot and show up with a cake. That’s it. It can be made by you, your roommate, your favourite bakery—no judgment, just joy. Once inside, everyone shares, slices, samples, and swoons. Cake is a non-negotiable entry requirement. Sorry, no cake tourists!
Doorprizes from our lovely sponsors Epiphany Cakes & L&C French Bakery!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I WANT TO COME! WHAT DO I DO?
Register (link coming soon!) and get yourself sorted. We only have so much room, so registering secures your spot. To get in to CakeMixer, you MUST bring a whole, uncut cake (at least 6 inches wide and 5 inches tall). Only registered folks WITH a cake in arms get in the door.
SO, YOU'RE SAYING I CAN'T JUST REGISTER AND EAT CAKE?
Correct! You have to register AND bring a cake.
CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
You can, but if they're unregistered and cakeless—you’ll have to leave them at the door. Good news: you can always take your spoils to the beach and share it with friends after the CakeMixer.
WHAT KIND OF CAKES ARE ALLOWED?
All the cakes—savoury ones, welcome too!
DO I HAVE TO BAKE IT MYSELF?
Nope. Buy one, borrow one, use a mix, bribe a baker—we don’t mind. If you plan to order a cake from one of our incredible local bakeries, remember June is wedding cake season, so order well in advance!
Two of our faves:
Epiphany Cakes
L&C Bakery
CAN MY CAKE BE GLUTEN-FREE?
Yes! We love all cakes, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free—just label ingredients so fellow eaters can make informed choices.
DOES SIZE MATTER? THIS TIME, YES.
All cakes must be at least 6 inches/15 cm wide.
If your cake is exactly 6 inches/15 cm wide, it must be at least 5 inches/13 cm tall.
If your cake is wider than 6 inches (up to 13+ inches/33+ cms), it must be at least 3 inches /8cm tall.
CAN I BRING MORE THAN ONE CAKE?
We cannot think of a single drawback to more cake. So, yes. A thousand times yes.
CAN I BRING CUPCAKES, SLICES OR HALF A CAKE?
Nope. It’s gotta be a whole uncut cake—it keeps the experience magical and easy to share. Persmaps, we can do a CupcakeMixer one day—just not today.
WHY IS THERE A REGISTRATION FEE?
Your registration fee juuuuust helps cover the essentials—hall rental, insurance, and all the little behind-the-scenes costs that make an event like this happen. As for profits? We’re content with good vibes and shared slices of cake.
CAKEMIXER IS SOLD OUT—WHAT NOW?!
We know, it's a bummer. We'd love to fit everyone in, but there's only so much cake our space can handle. That said, all is not lost: you can volunteer (yes, we fully believe in "will work for cake" deals), or shoot us an email to join the waitlist for a future CakeMixer.
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