LIJIN CAKES AND DESSERTS

bakery — Royal Oak · Auckland

About LIJIN CAKES AND DESSERTS

Lijin Cakes and Desserts is a bakery and dessert shop on Manukau Road in Royal Oak, Auckland, living by the motto 'Lovingly Baked, Joyfully Shared.' The menu pairs a full custom cake studio with an in-store dessert lineup that stretches from falooda and sundaes to waffles, panna cotta and plated classics.

The cake range is organised by flavour, theme and chocolate, with Honey Custard, Black Forest, Mango, Tiramisu, Red Velvet, Kiffaya Cake, Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Truffle all featuring, alongside photo cakes in heart, round, square and custom shapes. Photo cakes are made by printing your image on edible icing paper and hand-placing it on the cake base of your choice, with an express turnaround of 24-48 hours and delivery or collection from the bakery.

Walk-in visitors get the full dessert menu: a dozen falooda variations led by the signature Lijin's Special Falooda, pistachio kunaffa and brownie sundaes, Himalayan and puttu ice creams, nine waffle builds, savoury puffs, and classics like New York cheesecake, creme brulee and choco lava cake. The shop opens Mon-Thu 10am-9pm and Fri-Sun 10am-10pm, and a dessert concierge service helps plan everything from birthdays to corporate events.

Lijin Cakes and Desserts: Handcrafted Cakes, Falooda and Waffles in Royal Oak, Auckland

Tucked into Manukau Road in Royal Oak, Lijin Cakes and Desserts runs on a simple philosophy: "Lovingly Baked, Joyfully Shared." It is part cake studio, part dessert destination — a place where you can order a wedding-worthy creation, a personalised photo cake for a birthday, or simply stop in for a falooda and a waffle on a Friday evening.

The cake side of the house is built around celebration. There are flavour cakes — Honey Custard, Black Forest, Mango and Tiramisu among them — theme cakes like Red Velvet and the house-favourite Kiffaya Cake, and chocolate classics in the form of Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Truffle. Customers clearly have their favourites: Honey Custard, Kiffaya, Red Velvet, Black Forest, White Forest, Mango, Chocolate Truffle, Tiramisu and Chocolate Ganache all rank among the shop's most popular flavours.

Cakes made personal

Where Lijin really shows its range is in custom work. The photo cake service turns a cherished memory into edible art: upload a high-quality photo and the team prints it on edible icing paper, then hand-places it on your chosen cake base. Heart, round, square and custom shapes are all on the menu, and the express service turns cakes around in 24 to 48 hours, with delivery available or collection from the bakery.

The occasion list is long — birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, corporate functions and graduations — and beyond cakes there are gift hampers described as "thoughtful presents for every occasion," plus edible floral arrangements for special moments and combo products that pair the two. For larger or trickier briefs, a dessert concierge service puts pastry experts on hand to design the right sweet experience, reachable by phone or email.

A dessert menu with real depth

The in-store dessert menu is where the range gets playful. Falooda heads the lineup with a dozen variations: the signature Lijin's Special Falooda, built with "secret ingredients," the shareable Bucket Falooda, Royal Falooda with exotic ingredients, Chicku Falooda with fruit and nuts, Gulab Jamun Falooda with soft jamun balls, plus crunchy chocolate, mix fruit, blueberry, mango and strawberry versions — and a colourful Kids Falooda for younger visitors.

Sundaes lean indulgent: the Pistachio Kunaffa Sundae layers crispy kunafa with creamy richness, while the Brownie Sundae teams chocolate brownie with ice cream and fudge. The special ice creams include a creamy Himalayan Ice Cream and a unique Puttu Ice Cream. Nine waffle builds cover everything from a traditional Kaya Butter Waffle to the Mix Tropical Berries Waffle with ice cream and chocolate drizzle, and classic plated desserts run from New York cheesecake and creme brulee to mango panna cotta, banana brulee, tiramisu, triple chocolate pudding and choco lava cake with ice cream. The Milk Cake — tender and infused with sweet milk — and the layered Dream Cake round out the favourites. If you would rather start savoury, chicken and egg puffs come out of the same flaky pastry tradition.

Keep an eye on the daily sweet feature, too: the pastry chef's rotating pick has included a decadent chocolate raspberry torte with gold leaf accents, available for a limited time only.

Planning a visit

Lijin Cakes and Desserts opens Monday to Thursday from 10am to 9pm, and stays an hour later — until 10pm — from Friday through Sunday, making it a reliable weekend option for a late dessert run. Orders and enquiries go through the phone line or email, and the newsletter gives regulars first notice of new dessert creations, seasonal specials and exclusive tasting events. The shop's blog is a useful stop as well, with cake planning guides, decorating trends and coverage of dietary-friendly cake options.

Whether you arrive with a photo to print, a milestone to mark or just a craving for falooda, the setup is the same: handcrafted desserts made with what the team calls the finest ingredients, for whatever moment you are celebrating.

Signature items

  • Lijin's Special Falooda
  • Milk Cake
  • Photo Cakes
  • Kiffaya Cake
  • Brownie Sundae
  • Pistachio Kunaffa Sundae

Menu

Puffs

  • Chicken Puff — Flaky pastry filled with savoury chicken
  • Egg Puff — Flaky pastry filled with seasoned egg

Falooda

  • Bucket Falooda — Creamy falooda served in a bucket with assorted toppings
  • Lijin's Special Falooda — Signature falooda made with secret ingredients
  • Chicku Falooda — Falooda with chickoo fruit and nuts
  • Mix Fruit Falooda — Seasonal fruits with rose falooda
  • Crunchy Chocolate Falooda — Chocolate falooda with crunchy toppings
  • Gulab Jamun Falooda — Falooda with soft gulab jamun balls
  • Royal Falooda — Premium falooda with exotic ingredients
  • Blueberry Falooda — Luscious blueberry falooda with creamy richness
  • Mango Falooda — Refreshing mango falooda with creamy delight
  • Strawberry Falooda — Delightful strawberry falooda with creamy goodness
  • Kids Falooda — Colourful falooda with playful treats for children
  • Fruit Salad — Fresh mixed fruit salad with natural sweetness

Sundaes

  • Pistachio Kunaffa Sundae — Crispy pistachio kunafa sundae with creamy indulgence
  • Brownie Sundae — Chocolate brownie with ice cream and fudge

Waffles

  • Mix Tropical Berries Waffle — Fresh berries with ice cream and chocolate drizzle
  • Banana Cream Waffle — Banana slices with cream and maple syrup
  • Flavored Ice Cream Waffle — Premium ice cream with icing sugar
  • Triple Ice Cream Waffle — Three scoops with chocolate sauce
  • Tropical Berry Waffle — Berry medley with maple or chocolate
  • Tropical Berry Ice Cream Waffle — Berry topping with an ice cream scoop
  • Waffle Sandwich — Two waffles with a sweet filling
  • Mix Berry Ice Cream Waffle — Mixed berries with creamy ice cream
  • Kaya Butter Waffle — Traditional kaya with butter spread

Chocolate

  • Chocolate Ganache — Rich chocolate ganache cake, offered in a 1 kg size
  • Chocolate Truffle — Chocolate truffle cake, offered in a 1 kg size

Photo Cakes

  • Heart Photo Cake — Heart-shaped base with your photo printed on edible icing
  • Round Photo Cake — Round base with your photo printed on edible icing
  • Square Photo Cake — Square base with your photo printed on edible icing
  • Custom Shape — Photo cake cut to a custom shape, offered in 1 kg

Cakes By Theme

  • Red Velvet — Velvety red velvet cake, offered in a 1 kg size
  • Kiffaya Cake — House cake flavour that ranks among customer favourites

Cakes By Flavour

  • Honey Custard — Fan-favourite honey custard cake, offered in a 1 kg size
  • Black Forest — Classic Black Forest cake, offered in a 1 kg size
  • Mango Cake — Fruity mango cake, offered in a 1 kg size
  • Tiramisu — Tiramisu-flavour cake, offered in a 1 kg size

Delicious Desserts

  • Milk Cake — Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cake infused with a sweet milk blend
  • Dream Cake — Heavenly layered cake with fluffy sponge and creamy fillings
  • Lotus Cheese Bar Tart — Velvety cheesecake with spiced Lotus notes in a buttery tart crust
  • Mango Panna Cotta — Silky panna cotta layered with ripe mango purée, lightly sweetened
  • Apple Pie with Ice Cream — Warm, spiced apple pie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate Brownie With Ice Cream — Warm, fudgy brownie topped with melting vanilla ice cream
  • New York Cheese Cake — Rich, smooth and tangy cheesecake on a graham cracker crust
  • Banana Brulee — Sweet caramelized banana with a crisp, torched sugar crust
  • Creme Brulee — Silky vanilla custard with a crisp, caramelized sugar top
  • Triple Chocolate Pudding — Intensely rich and velvety triple chocolate pudding
  • Tiramisu — Layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa
  • Choco Lava Cake with Ice Cream — Decadent choco lava cake paired with ice cream

Special Ice Creams

  • Himalayan Ice Cream — Creamy Himalayan ice cream with a refreshing chill
  • Puttu Ice Cream — Unique puttu ice cream with delightful flavour

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lijin Cakes and Desserts located?
Unit 16/691 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday from 10am to 9pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm.
How do photo cakes work?
Upload a high-quality photo and the team prints it on edible icing paper, then hand-places it on your chosen cake base. Express service has cakes ready in 24-48 hours, with delivery or collection from the bakery.
What occasions can I order cakes for?
Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, corporate events and graduations, plus gift hampers and edible floral arrangements.
What should I try from the dessert menu?
The signature Lijin's Special Falooda, made with secret ingredients, leads the lineup, alongside the Pistachio Kunaffa Sundae, Brownie Sundae and the tender Milk Cake.
Can I get help planning a large or custom order?
Yes — the dessert concierge service connects you with pastry experts by phone or email to design the right sweet experience for any occasion.
Are there dietary-friendly options?
The Lijin Cakes blog covers dietary-friendly cake options; contact the team to discuss specific needs for your order.

Tips

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  • {"body":"The shop stays open until 10pm Friday to Sunday — an hour later than on weekdays.","title":"Late dessert runs on weekends"}
  • {"body":"Lijin's Special Falooda is the signature, made with secret ingredients — and there's a Kids Falooda for little ones.","title":"Start with the house falooda"}
  • {"body":"Pastry experts help design sweet experiences for weddings, corporate functions and other milestones, by phone or email.","title":"Call the concierge for big events"}
  • {"body":"Limited-time creations, such as a chocolate raspberry torte with gold leaf accents, rotate as the daily sweet feature.","title":"Check the chef's pick"}

Good to know

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