Ordering a Birthday Cake in Melbourne: Size, Flavour, Delivery & Pickup

A birthday cake should suit the person, the guest list and the plan for the day. If you are ordering a birthday cake in Melbourne, choosing a beautiful design is only the beginning: size, flavour, accessories and collection arrangements all matter. This iCake guide explains what to check before you place your order.

Start with your date and the type of celebration

For a celebration coming up today, start with the Same Day cake collection. The Same Day Delivery label identifies selected products; it does not guarantee that every size, address or time is available. Confirm your chosen date and fulfilment option at checkout before paying.

For a particular colour palette, message or more elaborate design, explore custom cakes earlier. iCake’s current policy requires at least 48 hours’ notice for custom orders, measured in Melbourne local time. A product may require longer, and complex designs depend on production capacity. Requests with less notice need express acceptance by iCake; submitting a request alone is not confirmation.

Choose the size and flavour together

Write down how many people you are serving and whether the cake is the main dessert or part of a larger spread. Then use the serving information on the individual product page. Diameter alone does not establish a serving count: height, layers and portion size also make a difference. If a serving guide is missing or unclear, ask the cake team before ordering.

Compare the flavours actually offered for your chosen cake. The catalogue includes chiffon and mille crepe styles as well as decorated celebration cakes, but the available fillings vary by product. For example, the Black Bow Vintage Cake has its own size and flavour selectors. Choose the required options first. Where a second-flavour option appears, it is optional unless the page says otherwise; check any price change before continuing.

Add candles and party accessories in the same visit

You can find the separate Accessories collection in the main menu. On applicable cake pages, the optional extras section also offers items such as candles, a cooler bag, cutlery or birthday hats. Availability varies, and these extras may carry an additional charge.

A cake inscription and a birthday-card message are separate fields where offered. Check the spelling, names and character limit in each field. Also review which extras you selected so you do not accidentally buy candles twice, or assume that an accessory in a product photograph is included.

Decide between delivery and store pickup

iCake lists pickup locations in Carlton, Oakleigh and Melbourne CBD. Use the current store information and select the available store, date and time at checkout. Save your order number with your confirmation and send it to anyone collecting on your behalf.

For delivery, select a suggested address and then check the actual street, suburb and postcode fields. Add the unit number and any useful access details, and use the recipient’s contact information. A map pin is a helpful check, not a substitute for a complete address. Delivery covers selected areas, and charges and available dates must be confirmed for the order. Allow time before your celebration: an exact arrival time is not guaranteed. Read the delivery and custom-order policy for current conditions.

Your final check before payment

• Correct cake, size, flavour and quantity.
• Correct inscription and card message, if selected.
• Only the accessories you want, with their charges reviewed.
• Correct date, pickup store or complete delivery address.
• Correct email and contact number for the order.
• Final total in Australian dollars, including applicable extras and delivery.

If you have an ingredient or allergen requirement, contact iCake before ordering rather than relying on a flavour name or photograph. For a design change or a tight deadline, ask the team to confirm what is possible before you pay.

Ready to choose?

Browse cakes for today, plan a custom celebration cake, or finish your party list with candles and accessories. Keep the product page and checkout as your reference for the current options, price and availability.