Our Story
OUR STORY
Founded by Sally Quill, The Cake Cottage is the culmination of a lifelong passion for baking and creativity. Sally began as a self taught cake decorator at just 13, quickly making her mark by earning awards at local shows. In 1995, she established her business focusing on beautifully crafted wedding cakes and in 2009 won by customer choice the Australian Bridal Industry Award , later fulfilling her dream in 2011 by opening a storefront that offered not only custom cakes but also a café, cake decorating supplies, and classes.
Tragedy struck in early 2019 when a devastating electrical fire destroyed her store. During the following year’s break which at first seemed like a setback , Sally faced challenging circumstances, including caring for her eldest son after a life threatening motorbike accident and navigating the onset of the global pandemic. Instead of giving up, Sally used these challenges to inspire change, reinventing The Cake Cottage by focusing on small individual cakes and a variety of gift boxes, ranging from grazing and high tea to celebration packages.
This period of adversity highlighted her resilience and creativity, transforming a year of hardship into an opportunity for innovation and growth.
Over the past 18 months, Sally has continued to innovate from her home based studio, creating and delivering cakes and introducing the “Crownie” a unique fusion of brownie and cookie offered in several irresistible flavours. Today, The Cake Cottage remains dedicated to delighting customers with creative treats, custom cakes, and a deep passion for the art of baking, as reflected in Sally’s continual exploration of distinctive cake designs and engaging content for products like the Crownie.