Frankie's Cake Baking Competition

Judges

Michelle Ball from Johnny Ripe + Bread Box Baker

The Johnny Ripe Story

A small orchard was the beginning of the well-loved Johnny Ripe apple pie.
A vision of creating a business using only quality ingredients was the Johnny Ripe Story.

The creators of Johnny Ripe, Adam and Michelle, are both trained chefs originally from a seaside town north of Sydney.

After working overseas and running successful businesses in Sydney, they yearned for a quieter pace of life and started searching for an area that would fit the bill. The Mornington Peninsula had a lot to offer and it was here that they found what they were looking for…and a small orchard was the beginning of their well-loved apple pie. All Johnny Ripe products are made by hand with passion and integrity.

Michelle remains dedicated to supporting the family business while also channeling her creativity into a side hustle: baking sourdough bread each week. True to form—and with her signature cleverness—what started as a small project is quickly growing into something much bigger.

Hannah Vincent from Butchers Daughter

Meet The Butcher's Daughter

Growing up, Hannah tagged along with her dad, a butcher by trade, on weekend deliveries to the Victoria Market, in Melbourne. She learnt to appreciate the art of fine food along the way.

Inspired by his passion, she swapped the butcher’s block for buttercream over eight years ago and became a qualified patisserie chef. Since then, Hannah has refined her skills with some of Melbourne’s top cake makers and shared her treats in beloved cafes across the Mornington Peninsula.

Today, she’s your go-to baker for stunning sweets, show-stopping wedding cakes, and birthday masterpieces stacked with love. Each cake is boutique, custom-designed just for you, crafted with the finest ingredients, and decorated to be as delicious as it is beautiful.

Prizes

Adult

1st Place - Wonder Oven + Johnny Ripe Pies
(Value $390)
The Wonder Oven is a stylish, retro inspired countertop appliance featuring six versatile baking functions. Thanks to the team from Johnny Ripe, you will also get to take home some delicious Johnny Ripe Pies for a perfect gourmet experience.

2nd Place - Seaside Packaging Baking Pack
(Value $300)
Kindly donated by Seaside Packaging in Mornington, you will take home a collection of baking equipment to enhance your baking journey.

3rd Place - Robert Gordon Vintage Table Collection
(Value $200)
Donated by the much-celebrated Robert Gordon team, you will receive a basket full of vintage style ceramics to ensure your baking delights look spectacular.

People's Choice Award - Recipe Books by Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Kids

1st Place - Private Cake Baking and Decorating Class with Hannah Vincent from Butcher's Daughter
(Value $250)
In this one-on-one cake making and decorating session with Hannah Vincent from Butcher's Daughter at the Mornington Bake Shop, you will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and confidence to continue your baking journey. Learning from one of the best in the business. This is an amazing opportunity, kindly donated by Hannah herself.

2nd Place - Cake Baking Pack
(Value $60)
A beautiful pack of baking fun to enhance your next home baking adventure.

3rd Place - McClelland Gift Voucher
(Value $20)
Donated by the team at McClelland, you can use your voucher at either Harry's Cafe for some sweet delights or in our Design Store.

People's Choice Award - Children's Birthday Cake Book by Women's Weekly