Val's Cakes

cake shop — Otangarei · Whangarei

About Val's Cakes

A custom cake maker in Otangarei, Whangārei, that makes wedding, birthday and themed cakes, along with authentic Mauritian desserts. That mix of Mauritian sweets and made-to-order celebration cakes is what sets it apart locally.

The shop makes multi-tiered wedding cakes, cartoon and character birthday cakes, and themed cakes for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, anniversaries and graduations. Fillings and designs can be chosen, and the website says gluten-free, vegan and nut-free cakes are available.

Orders are best placed two to three weeks ahead, and wedding cakes need about twelve weeks. The website says a short-notice order can be arranged by phone. Cancelling at least 10 days before the event returns the payment less a 10 per cent deposit.

Delivery is offered, with an extra charge of $1 per kilometre as at 2026.

Customers praise the taste, the decoration and the variety of cakes in all sizes and flavours. One said a cake was turned around in less than 24 hours when another baker had to cancel, and others say they keep ordering for birthdays and family occasions.

The shop is at 1/77 Station Road, Otangarei, Whangārei. Our pick in Whangārei for a birthday or wedding cake that needs to look as good as it tastes.