Cake Mixes

Cake Mixes for Every Occasion

A good cake mix gives you consistent results without the guesswork of measuring every ingredient from scratch — same texture, same rise, same flavour across every bake. Our range covers the most popular cake types for celebration cakes, everyday home baking, and high-volume commercial use. Whether you need a packet cake mix for a quick weeknight bake or a 15kg professional sponge base, you'll find it here. Pair with our cake fillings and premade buttercream icing to take care of the whole build in one order.

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Chocolate Mud Cake Mix

Our Chocolate Mud Cake Mix produces a dense, fudgy mud cake with a firm crumb that holds up well under fondant and stacked tiers. It's the go-to base for tiered celebration cakes, sculpted designs, and any cake that needs to be carved or covered. Available in 1kg retail, with a gluten-free version in both 1kg and 5kg bulk. Also available as a 500g option from Sprinks Baking Essentials — a compact size ideal for single-layer bakes and smaller celebrations.

Red Velvet Cake Mix

Our Red Velvet Cake Mix delivers the classic deep crimson crumb with a soft, cocoa-forward flavour. It pairs beautifully with cream cheese icing or white chocolate ganache, and is a popular choice for Valentine's Day, Christmas, and birthday cakes year-round. Available in 500g from Sprinks — enough for a standard two-layer 8" round. One of our most consistent sellers and a reliable crowd-pleaser at any celebration.

Gluten-Free Cake Mixes

Our gluten-free cake mixes are formulated to match the texture and flavour of their regular counterparts — no compromise on structure, crumb, or taste. The full gluten-free range includes:

• Gluten-Free Chocolate Mud Cake Mix — the same dense, fudgy mud cake in a fully gluten-free formula. Available in 1kg and 5kg.
• Gluten-Free White Mud Cake Mix — a versatile white mud base that pairs well with any filling, frosting, or ganache. Available in 1kg and 5kg.
• Gluten-Free Sponge Cake Mix — a light, airy sponge without gluten, perfect for single-tier cakes and layered desserts. Available in 1kg.
• Gluten-Free Cupcake or Muffin Mix — produces a consistent, soft crumb for both cupcakes and muffins. Available in 1kg.

For more gluten-free baking products including sprinkles, food colouring, and decorations, browse our full gluten-free baking range.

Eggless & Vegan Cake Mixes

Our Eggless Vanilla Cake Mix is formulated to produce a moist, soft vanilla crumb without eggs — no substitutions or adjustments needed. It works straight from the bag, making it ideal for catering to egg-free and vegan guests without a separate recipe. Available in 1kg.

For bakers working at commercial scale, our Vegan Cake Mix (5kg) is a premium formula designed for professional kitchens producing vegan celebration cakes in volume. A reliable, consistent base that removes the need for vegan ingredient substitutions entirely.

Sponge Cake Mix

Our Sponge Cake Mix Multi-Purpose (1kg) produces a light, even-crumbed sponge suited to layered cakes, Swiss rolls, and cupcakes. For professional bakeries and high-volume production, the Bakels Multipurpose Sponge Mix (15kg bulk) is a commercial-grade base trusted for its consistent rise and clean flavour across large batches. The Bakels range is a staple in Australian commercial kitchens.

Cupcake & Muffin Mixes

Need a dedicated cupcake mix that produces a soft, even crumb? Our Muffin Creme Cake Mix (1kg) is specifically designed for cupcakes and muffins — a gentle creme flavour that works well under any icing or filling. The Gluten-Free Cupcake or Muffin Mix delivers the same result for gluten-free bakers. Both produce a consistent, bakery-quality crumb that holds its shape after decorating.

Specialty & Seasonal Mixes

Our specialty range covers the occasions and flavours beyond the everyday:

• Sticky Date Cake Mix (500g) — produces the classic dense, sticky date cake. Pairs perfectly with caramel sauce poured warm over the top or layered inside as a filling.
• Butta Cake Mix (1kg) — a classic buttery cake base for everyday layer cakes, birthday cakes, and cupcakes.
• Bakels Gingerbread Mix (5kg) — a professional-grade base for gingerbread houses, cut-out cookies, and biscuits. A Christmas essential for both home bakers and commercial kitchens.
• Cookie Mix (1kg) — produces a consistent, chewy cookie with reliable results for both home and commercial baking.

Frozen Mud Cakes — Ready to Decorate

Short on time? Our Blank Canvas Cakes range gives you a professionally baked, frozen mud cake that's ready to thaw, fill, and decorate — no mixing required. Available in chocolate and white mud in 6", 8", and 10" round sizes. The ultimate shortcut for professional decorators and home bakers who want to focus on the decorating, not the baking. Pair with our cake fillings and fondant for a complete finish.

Bulk Cake Mixes for Professionals

Running a cake business or high-volume bakery? We stock professional bulk sizes across our most popular mixes — Bakels Sponge Mix in 15kg, Gluten-Free Mud mixes in 5kg, Vegan Cake Mix in 5kg, and Bakels Gingerbread Mix in 5kg. Our trade program also gives qualifying bakers 20% off storewide — enquire via the contact page or visit us in store at Tweed Heads, NSW.

Buy Cake Mixes Online — Fast Australia-Wide Delivery

Baking Pleasures stocks one of Australia's most complete ranges of cake mixes online — covering every style from a classic box cake mix to professional bulk formats. We ship Australia-wide with fast dispatch from Tweed Heads, NSW. Visit us in store if you're local, or order online for convenient doorstep delivery.

FAQs — Cake Mixes

What is the best cake mix for a tiered cake?

Mud cake mixes — chocolate or white — are the best choice for tiered cakes. Mud cakes have a firm, dense crumb that is stable enough to stack, carve, and cover with fondant without crumbling. Our Chocolate Mud Cake Mix and Gluten-Free Mud Cake Mixes are formulated for this purpose. Sponge-based mixes produce a lighter crumb suited to single-tier cakes and cupcakes.

What cake mix works best for cupcakes?

Our Muffin Creme Cake Mix (1kg) and Gluten-Free Cupcake or Muffin Mix are specifically designed for cupcakes and muffins. The Butta Cake Mix and Eggless Vanilla Cake Mix also produce good cupcake results. Mud cake mixes are too dense for cupcakes and are better suited to layer and tiered celebration cakes.

Do you sell gluten-free cake mixes in bulk?

Yes — our Gluten-Free Chocolate Mud Cake Mix and Gluten-Free White Mud Cake Mix are both available in 5kg bulk sizes, suited to professional kitchens and high-volume gluten-free baking. The 1kg sizes are available for home bakers.

Are your eggless and vegan cake mixes suitable for commercial use?

Yes. Our Vegan Cake Mix is available in a 5kg professional-grade format designed for commercial production. The Eggless Vanilla Cake Mix (1kg) is primarily suited to home bakers and smaller batches.

What's the difference between a mud cake and a sponge cake mix?

Mud cakes have a dense, fudgy crumb that is structurally firm — ideal for tiered cakes, carved designs, and cakes covered in fondant. Sponge cakes have a light, airy crumb suited to single-layer cakes, layer cakes with cream, and cupcakes. If you're stacking or carving, use a mud mix. If you're making a light celebration cake or cupcakes, use a sponge or muffin mix.

Do you stock Bakels cake mixes?

Yes — we stock the Bakels Multipurpose Sponge Mix (15kg) and Bakels Gingerbread Mix (5kg). Bakels is a well-established commercial baking ingredient brand trusted by professional bakeries across Australia.