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THE STORY BEHIND OAKYARDE CAKES
It started with a
birthday cake.
Hi, I’m Terri, the baker and cake designer behind Oakyarde Cakes in Newton Abbot. I’ve been baking for over four years, but it all began with wanting to make a homemade birthday cake for my daughter, Ava. That family celebration sparked a love of cake design, and a business named after our family home.
Today, I create bespoke wedding cakes for couples across Devon, from elegant buttercream and ganache finishes to sculptural fondant, statement bows and romantic floral designs. I love bringing your colours, venue and personal style together in a cake that feels part of your day.
Alongside tiered cakes, I hand-pipe buttercream flowers for cupcake bouquets and displays, and create fondant models and toppers for birthday and celebration cakes. Each new design is a chance to bring those skills to something personal.
From choosing flavours and portions to arranging wedding delivery and setup, I’ll guide you through the details with a personal service from your first enquiry.
A LITTLE ABOUT HOW I WORK
Personal designs.
Meaningful celebrations.
Made around you
Your occasion, colours and ideas guide the design, whether you’re planning a wedding, a milestone birthday or a smaller celebration.
A personal conversation
We’ll talk through size, flavours and finishing touches, with a tailored quote and clear arrangements for your order.
Care in the details
From hand-piped buttercream flowers to fondant decorations, I enjoy creating the details that make your cake feel personal.
FROM ONE FAMILY CELEBRATION TO YOURS
A lovely reason
to keep creating.
What began with a homemade birthday cake has grown into a business I’m proud of. I’m grateful to the customers who have trusted me with their celebrations, and to everyone who has supported Oakyarde Cakes along the way.
Today, I create wedding cakes, floral cupcake bouquets, birthday cakes and celebration cakes from Newton Abbot, with wedding cake delivery and setup across Devon.

“The wedding cake was absolutely stunning!”
Harry & Katelyn
Upton Barn, Devon
“The whole experience was professional, friendly and stress-free.”
Jodie & Lee
Upton Barn, Devon
“It looked stunning and tasted even better”
Jessica Donohue
Wedding customer

