Baked By Opy Blog

What is a Chiffon Cake?

July 22, 2026

A chiffon cake is a type of foam cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavourings. It gets its unique texture from whipped egg whites that...

What is a Chiffon Cake?

July 22, 2026

A chiffon cake is a type of foam cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavourings. It gets its unique texture from whipped egg whites that...

The Truth About Bento Cakes...

July 22, 2026

"Hi, I'd like to order a bento cake for 15 people please"...Urm... "No mam!"Here's what you should know about bento cakes that we all love so much for their cheaper...

The Truth About Bento Cakes...

July 22, 2026

"Hi, I'd like to order a bento cake for 15 people please"...Urm... "No mam!"Here's what you should know about bento cakes that we all love so much for their cheaper...

Something new is coming…soon.

March 9, 2026

Creamy mascarpone. Espresso-soaked ladyfingers. A dusting of cocoa that finishes the whole thing like a mic drop. Meet our tiramisu and prepare to have opinions about dessert.

Something new is coming…soon.

March 9, 2026

Creamy mascarpone. Espresso-soaked ladyfingers. A dusting of cocoa that finishes the whole thing like a mic drop. Meet our tiramisu and prepare to have opinions about dessert.

Let customers speak for us

from 52 reviews

The cake was absolutely amazing! It was incredibly moist

The cake was absolutely amazing! It was incredibly moist, fresh, and perfectly balanced—not overly sweet. The design turned out exactly like the inspiration picture, exceeding my expectations. I couldn’t have been happier with the result!

Mollin Monyane-Kgoare

07/20/2026

Baked By Opy

The cake design came out as per the picture

The cake design came out as per the picture. It was way too perfect. It was very tastey. Presentation was perfect

Honesty Ndou

07/17/2026

The bestest

I’ll always order from her. She makes the best I’ve ever tasted. I’ve tried so many bakers around Gauteng and I’m stuck at Baked by Opy.

Vhutshilo

07/13/2026

Mermaid cupcakes

Great service

Great service, lovely cake 🤩

Thabani Magubane

07/05/2026

Top of the range.

Been using Baked By Opy for years now. This time around, I just gave her the theme & said the design & everything else “over to you my dear” oh & boy she did not disappoint!!!!!

Mohlago Leso

07/04/2026

Oreo Cheesecake

Nyiko

06/28/2026

The Best in the Business

My daughter turned 7 this year, and for 7 years Baked by Opy has consistently delivered outstanding service for all themed cakes!! Thank you for impressing All (young and old). Onwards and Upwards to you and the team.

Ozmah Diniso

06/27/2026

Silky Bow

06/26/2026

Cupcakes

Fresh, moist and ever so tasty.!

Thithi Maseko

06/17/2026

Themed cupcakes

Its was really fluffy

Its was really fluffy, and not too sweet

Anonymous

06/16/2026

Opy exceeded my expectations!

Opy exceeded my expectations!
Taste? Ten!
Presentation? Definitely a ten as well!
I didn’t want to eat the cake😂 Opy’s work gives OPULENCE

Riri Tlhoaele

05/31/2026

Such warm and friendly service

Such warm and friendly service. Somi took such care and time and ensuring I made my purchase and the cakes were divine! I wasn’t sure about matcha but trust me matcha is great! Even the classic flavours like red velvet! Keep up the great work guys! ❤️

Lerato Ramollo

They always make the best cakes and cupcakes!Very knowledge and works well within client

They always make the best cakes and cupcakes!Very knowledge and works well within client specifications.

Lindo

Wow Wow Wow!!! I’m short of words to describe the cake

Wow Wow Wow!!! I’m short of words to describe the cake. Thank you Opy for making my boy’s day. The cake was perfect, the best in taste and looks. You are number 1 in SA, may you be seen, recognised and celebrated. Siyabonga 🙌🙌. May God continue to bless the work of your hands.

Gugu Mnyandu

05/17/2026

Opy remains the undefeated queen of cakes

The Lemon Yuzu is to die for, creamy, fluffy, fresh and not too sweet. The cake was gone in a day!!!

Portia.molefe3@gmail.com Maku

02/12/2026

Lemon & Yuzu