Looking for a custom cake in Málaga for a birthday, communion or celebration? At LaMaruja Bakery we make birthday cakes in Málaga by hand in our Teatinos bakehouse: freshly baked sponge, artisan fillings and made-to-measure decoration. Here's everything you need to know. If you'd like to see the full range first, visit our cakes in Málaga page.
What is a custom cake?
A custom cake is one we design specifically for your celebration: the sponge you like best, the filling you prefer, the frosting that looks best in photos, and the message or decoration that turns the cake into a unique keepsake.
At LaMaruja Bakery you can build your cake in 4 steps:
- Sponge: Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Carrot, Lemon, Orange, Coffee, Coconut or Marble
- Filling: 14 options, from Nutella to Lemon Curd, Speculoos or Strawberry Mousse
- Frosting: Original (included), White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or Cream
- Personalisation: From a custom colour with text (+€5) to a fully bespoke design (+€15)
With 9 sponges, 14 fillings and 5 frostings, there are more than 60 possible combinations. To find out the exact price without having to call, use our cake calculator: choose your options and get an instant quote.
How much does a custom cake cost in Málaga?
Cakes start from €3 per person — the total depends on the number of people, the sponge, the filling, the frosting and the level of personalisation you choose. For 8 people, the most basic option starts from €32.
The quickest way to find the exact price of your cake is to use the cake calculator: choose each option and get an instant quote, with no calls or waiting.
Guide price by number of people
| People | Base price | With basic personalisation | With bespoke personalisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 people | from €32 | from €37 | from €47 |
| 12 people | from €42 | from €47 | from €57 |
| 16 people | from €54 | from €59 | from €69 |
| 20 people | from €66 | from €71 | from €81 |
The exact price depends on the sponge, filling and frosting chosen. Use the calculator for a quote with no waiting.
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Basic personalisation (+€5) includes the frosting colour and custom text. Standard (+€10) adds decorative elements. Bespoke personalisation (+€15) is a fully custom design coordinated with you.
The cake for my birthday turned out amazing. The Speculoos filling with Vanilla sponge was a combination I'd never have thought of. I'll definitely be back for another.
What kind of celebrations we make cakes for
LaMaruja's custom cakes fit any celebration. Here's what we make most often:
- Birthday cakes: the classic, first and foremost. From a single-serving cake to cakes for 30 people, with the name, colours and decoration you imagine.
- Communion cakes in Málaga: we coordinate the colour of the dress or suit, the communion theme and a personalised message. Send us a reference and we'll recreate it.
- Wedding cakes: we work with couples who want something different from standard fondant cakes. Our style: real sponge, real flavour, elegant and understated decoration.
- Baby shower cakes: designed in the baby's colours, with the name or gender if you already know it. Very popular in a 12-16 person size.
- Corporate cakes: for team celebrations, company anniversaries or client gifts. We can include your logo or brand colours.
Why choose LaMaruja for your cake?
- Our own bakehouse in Teatinos, Málaga: we make every cake on the day of the order or the day before. You'll never find a cake in our display case that's been sitting for days.
- No artificial preservatives: our ingredients are natural. The sponge tastes like sponge, not industrial foam.
- Over 60 possible combinations: with 9 sponges, 14 fillings and 5 frostings, it's practically impossible not to find what you're picturing.
- 4.9★ on Google: more than 250 verified reviews. The highest rating among Málaga's artisan patisseries.
How to order a custom cake
The process is simple and hassle-free:
- Use the price calculator to choose your options and see the exact cost
- Message us on WhatsApp on 614 618 479 with at least 48 hours' notice (a week for large events)
- We confirm the details and the collection date
- Come and collect your cake at Calle Hermes, 10, Teatinos, Málaga
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Frequently asked questions
Founder and pastry chef at LaMaruja Bakery. Every custom cake that leaves the bakehouse gets her personal check: the sponge baked just right, the filling spot on, and the decoration exactly as the customer imagined.
