When people talk about Westham cakes, one word comes up again and again: cream. Our fresh cream cakes aren’t just popular; they’ve become part of the celebration and built a reputation around tables across Durban.
So what’s behind all the hype? We’re letting you in on the secret(s).
1. It starts with the cream (the real stuff)
Let’s be real: anyone can bake a cake, but not everyone can master the art of fresh cream. We use real, fresh dairy cream, whipped to the perfect texture every day, and piped by hand with care. It’s a little more delicate, a lot more work… but completely worth it.
And because we don’t cut corners, you’ll find it across our entire range of fresh cream cakes.
2. Baked fresh, layered daily
A great cream deserves an even better sponge. Ours is fluffy, buttery, and each fresh cream cake is baked fresh every single day across our Westham Bakery locations. We don’t freeze our slices. We don’t pre-pack them. And you can taste that freshness in every layer.
Whether you’re picking up a slice at Longbury Drive or ordering a whole cake in Phoenix (open 24/7, of course), you’ll get the same soft texture, light layers, and perfect balance of cream and cake.
3. They’re just sweet enough
Our fresh cream cakes are thoughtfully balanced, never overly sugary. Unlike heavy buttercream or overly sweet frostings, our fresh cream icing is smooth, airy, and indulgently light, allowing you that melt-in-your-mouth moment without overpowering the cake.
Our customers love that our cakes are rich without being too sweet. Kids and adults alike enjoy a generous slice - and popularly go back for seconds.
4. Picture-perfect for parties (and posting)
We take pride in every detail. Every Westham cake is carefully finished to look just as good as it tastes - perfect for your celebration.
All of our fresh cream cakes and desserts are boxed in gift-worthy packaging, designed to make your celebration feel that little bit extra. Whether it's a birthday drop-off or a Sunday lunch table centrepiece, our cakes show up looking the part and making people smile.
Scroll through our tagged photos on Instagram to see how our customers celebrate with Westham cakes, and tag us in your special occasions: @westhambakery and #MyWesthamBakery
5. You can make it personal (at no extra cost)
One of the reasons Westham fresh cream cakes feel like they’re made just for you… well, it’s because they are. We add custom piped messages on top of your cake, free of charge.
Whether it’s “Happy Birthday, Aunty G” or “Congrats, You Did the Thing!”, we’ll hand-pipe it in our signature fresh cream.
Our fresh cream cake favourites
Not sure where to start? Here are three of our most-loved fresh cream cakes:
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The Sweet Shop: Always a crowd pleaser, this colourful vanilla sponge is layered with fresh cream and filled with sweet surprises that spill out when sliced.
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Ferrero Cake: A decadent chocolate sponge layered with Bar One, fresh cream, crushed nuts, and a dark chocolate finish. Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you.
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Hazelnut Cake: Buttery sponge lined with crunchy hazelnuts and finished in smooth hazelnut chocolate for a finish that feels extra indulgent.
Taste the difference for yourself
The best way to understand the obsession over our fresh cream cakes? Come taste one.
Westham Bakery started as a local convenience store, and we’ve never lost sight of what matters: fresh quality, fair prices, and the little details that make our customers smile (like cream whipped to perfection and cake that arrives looking like the gift.
Visit your nearest Westham Bakery, send us a WhatsApp to pre-order, or stop by for a slice. We’ll have something creamy, fluffy, and celebration-ready - no occasion necessary.
