THE LADY WHO BAKES & DECORATES

Meet Theresa

MEET THERESA

The Heart Behind TMF Cake Designs

Cake designer, dessert maker, mum, wife, and creative behind TMF Cake Designs.

My cakes might be fancy, but my kitchen is all about the simple stuff. Fresh, high quality ingredients, delicious flavours and happy clients! Want to know a bit more about me and why I do what I do? Keep on scrolling then!

HI THERE

I'm Theresa!

Wedding and celebration cake designer, biscuit and sweet treat baker, mum, wife, and straight-talker. I believe cake should be more than dessert - it should tell a story.

My journey began with a love of baking and the simple joy of seeing people’s faces light up when they tasted something I’d made. What started as a hobby soon became a calling - to turn ingredients into edible art that makes life’s milestones unforgettable.

In 2010, I opened my first business, Cake Mania, with one mission: to create joy through handcrafted cakes. A decade later, that passion evolved into TMF Cake Designs, where I now specialise in bespoke wedding and celebration cakes for couples and families across Central Queensland - from Blackwater to Emerald, Rockhampton, and Yeppoon.

Each cake that leaves my studio is baked and decorated by hand, using only the finest ingredients - real butter, couverture Belgian chocolate, free-range eggs, and locally sourced produce whenever possible. My designs combine precision, artistry and flavour to create the kind of cake that makes guests say “wow.”

Behind the Maker

  • MY HUSBAND, GUY

  • MY DAUGHTER, SAVANNAH

  • MY SON, HAYDEN

An Award-Winning Touch

With 15+ years of experience, I’m proud to be a two-time Australian Wedding Industry Award Winner (2023 & 2024) and a finalist in the 2025 ACADA Haute Couture Wedding Cake Awards.

I’ve also completed my Master’s Certification with Planet Cake, refining the advanced techniques that now define TMF Cake Designs’ signature style - elegant, refined, and full of heart.

What I Value Most

Behind every design is a story - your story. Whether it’s a grand wedding, an intimate elopement, or milestone celebration, I pour care into every detail so that your cake reflects the love and joy behind your occasion.

I believe in quality over quantity, kindness in every interaction, and celebrating life beautifully.

When you work with me, you’re not just ordering a cake - you’re creating a centrepiece that will be remembered long after the last slice is gone.

Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together

If you’re dreaming of a custom cake or dessert table that captures your style and story, I’d love to bring it to life.

Send me a custom cake enquiry today, or explore the Wedding Cake Collection to get started.

My Experience

  • Planet Cake Sydney

    My journey began at Planet Cake Sydney, where I immersed myself into the world of cake decorating. Starting with Basics 101, and 102 in Brisbane, I learnt essential techniques such as filling, covering and working with ganache, and mastering fondant. I discovered that the thrill of transforming simple ingredients into beautiful, edible art was addictive.

  • Advanced Classes

    Motivated by my passion, I travelled to Sydney to complete 104 and 105. These advanced classes introduced me to stacking cakes for tiered designs, crafting basic sugar flowers and rolling out thin fondant decorations. Completing levels 106, 107, 109, and 110 was a significant milestone, and my family joined me for 2 weeks to celebrate this stage of my journey.

  • Continued Learning

    I finished the the Planet Cake Basic Series in September 2011, and then went on to learn more advanced cake decorating techniques from Greg Cleary and Anna Maria, and from Zoe Clark & Beata from Petite Pivoine Cakes Poland. I also did a chocolate class with Jessica Pedemont and created an Easter masterpiece with Julie Whitehead, among other skill-based cake classes.

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    Cake Artistry

    Each experience I've had has enriched and deepened my understanding of cake artistry, especially in the context of weddings. Now, each cake I create is not just a dessert - it's a centrepiece of celebration, filled with love and joy. My journey has equiped me with the skills and passion to ensure every event is celebrated through a beautifully crafted cake.

As Featured In

I’m honoured to have TMF Cake Designs recognised by a number of industry publications and associations over the years. I've been featured in Her Umbrella Magazine, which celebrates female entrepreneurs and women in business, and proudly listed as a Heartbeat Member in the Central Queensland Weddings Directory.

I’m also a two-time Australian Wedding Industry Awards winner for Wedding Cake Designer of the Year – Central Queensland & Capricorn Coast (2023 & 2024), and a finalist for 2025.

And, as an ACADA Accredited Member (2020 – 2025), Queensland Ambassador (2025), and ACADA Bridal Ambassador (2025), I’m proud to represent our region at a national level.