Frankie's Cake Baking Competition
Sunday 12 October 2025
In celebration of Frankie the Gnome’s 10th birthday, we’re on the lookout for the best home-baked birthday cake!
We’ve gathered our favourite cake enthusiasts and creative bakers who can’t wait to see what you bring to the table (or plate!). While this is a competition, the main goal is to have fun and enjoy the baking journey—so whether you're in it to win or just to whisk up something special, we welcome all levels of experience!
Cakes will be judged across multiple categories—details to come soon.
New this year: We’ve added a special Kids' Category to let our younger bakers shine!
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay—register soon to secure your spot!
Let’s make Frankie’s 10th birthday the sweetest celebration yet!
Entries:
Adult - $25
Kids - $15
Entries Close:
Thursday 2 October 2025
On The Day:
Sunday 12 October 2025
9.30am – 10.30am: Cake Drop off into the Pavilion
2.30pm – 3.30pm: Judging Presentation
The presentation will be open to anyone who wishes to attend. No food and beverages will be offered.
Judges
Michelle Ball from Johnny Ripe + Bread Box Baker
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
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.
Competition Regulations
- Each exhibitor is only allowed one exhibit.
- All cakes will be sliced & tasted by judging panel (not available for public tastings).
- Cakes must be able to be cut into minimum 6 slices (not cupcakes).
- All ingredients must be listed on identification form received upon successful application.
- The competition is open to non-professional/home/novice cooks only.
- The birthday cake must be home-made. No ready-made mixes or icing will be permitted.
- Cakes can be iced & filled if desired- no fresh cream.
- Added store bought decoration/s will not be more important than cake baking execution in judging process.
Registration
Upon successful registration you will be emailed your information form and unique identification number to be completed and submitted with your cake.
Delivery
Exhibits Due:
Sunday 12 October 2025: 9.30am – 10.30am*
* The day will be busy, we suggest you aim to deliver your cake as early as possible to avoid having to walk a long way from parking with your cake
*Please note exhibits will not be refrigerated.
Delivery must be made to The Pavilion
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Exhibits Released:
At the conclusion of presentations.