Ruchi-Bakes

01/09/2026

💙 Father’s Day Special 💙

Dad deserves more than just a “Happy Father’s Day”... he deserves something sweet, delicious and made with love! 👨‍👧‍👦💙

This Father’s Day, R & Y Cake Studio has put together a special collection of treats made especially for all the amazing dads out there! 🎁🍰
🧁 FATHER’S DAY CUPCAKE BOX
Choose from delicious Vanilla or Chocolate cupcakes with our signature vanilla buttercream.
✨ 4 Pack – $25
✨ 6 Pack – $35
🎂 FATHER’S DAY BENTO CAKE | $35
A cute 4-inch cake, perfect for a little Father’s Day celebration!
Available in Vanilla, Chocolate or Red Velvet.
🎨 DM us for available cake design variations and customisation options!
🍫🍪 SWEET TREAT BOX | $40
A little box packed with Dad’s favourites:
✨ 2 × Cupcakes
✨ 2 × Mini Whittaker’s Chocolate Brownies drizzled with caramel sauce
✨ 2 × Chocolate Chip Cookies drizzled with white chocolate
🎁 The perfect little surprise for Dad, Grandpa, or any special father figure in your life.
We also take bulk orders for larger quantities and customised requirements.
📩 Limited Father’s Day orders available!
DM us to place your order or enquire about custom cake designs.
💙 Because every Dad deserves a little sweetness.

31/08/2026

🏆✨ WE WON THE 2026 WELLINGTON FOOD SHOW CAKE OFF! ✨🏆

We honestly still can't believe we're saying this…

Ruchi-Bakes is the winner of the Wellington Food Show Cake Off 2026! 🥹❤️🎂

Our creation, “The Dreamer’s Voyage”, was made with a whole lot of imagination, countless hours of work, and a very big dream. And seeing it recognised by Wellington makes every late night, every tiny detail and every moment of cake stress completely worth it. ✨

A massive thank you to The Food Show for giving us this incredible opportunity to showcase our work alongside so many talented creators.
And everyone who supported us, voted for us, followed our journey, shared our posts or simply stopped to admire our cake...

THANK YOU. ❤️

This isn't just a win for us. It's a reminder of why we started Ruchi-Bakes in the first place: to create cakes that are more than just dessert, but become a part of someone's special memories. 🎂✨

And if you're planning a birthday, wedding, anniversary, baby shower, celebration or simply want to surprise someone with a cake that's uniquely theirs...

Let's create something unforgettable together. 💫

🎂 Custom cakes | Bento cakes | Cupcakes | Dessert tables | Celebration cakes

📩 DM us to discuss your next cake!
📍 Wellington, NZ

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🎉 Wellington has spoken!

Ruchita has taken out the Cake Off with her incredible creation, "The Dreamer's Voyage"!

Ruchi-Bakes huge congratulations, what a way to close out the Cake Off for 2026! 🏆🍰

A massive thank you to everyone who entered this year, the creativity on show never fails to blow us away. And a special shoutout to Thorndon School for contributing almost 100 pieces of art for our gallery wall behind the cakes, made by their incredibly talented students.

That's a wrap on the Cake Off for 2026, see you all again next year!

22/08/2026

💙 Dad deserves a little sweetness too! 💙

Our Father’s Day Specials are now available! 🎉

🎂 4” Blue Ombre Bento Cake — $35
🧁 4 Father’s Day Cupcakes — $25
🍫🍪 Brownie & Cookie Sweet Box — $35

Made fresh, beautifully packaged and ready to make Dad feel extra special. 🎁💙

✨ Limited orders — pre-order now! -Bakes Ruchita Dhargalkar

📍Lyall Bay, Wellington

04/08/2026

🎀 Custom Gift Boxes | $35
Looking for a sweet little gift for someone special? 💕
Our Custom Treat Boxes are made for every occasion!
Perfect for:
🎂 Birthdays
💍 Anniversaries
🎓 Graduations
💖 Thank-you gifts
✨ Celebrations & special milestones
🎁 Or simply a little “thinking of you” surprise!
Our $35 box includes:
🧁 Cupcake
🍫 Brownie
🍪 Customised cookie
🌸 Macaron
🍫 Chocolate
🍪 Wafer
☁️ Marshmallows
And the best part? You can customise it! 💕
Want different treats, flavours, colours or a personalised theme? We can create the box to suit your occasion and the person you're gifting it to.
🎁 Gift Box – $35
✨ Customised boxes available on request.
📩 DM us to order or customise your box!

16/07/2026

Part 3 | The Finishing Touches 🌸
Part 3: It's all in the details. 💖
The final garnishes are in place, turning a beautiful cake into the perfect centrepiece for a little princess's 6-month celebration. ✨

15/07/2026

Part 2 | Buttercream Magic 🎂
Part 2: The transformation begins. ✨
Smooth buttercream, careful craftsmanship, and every swipe bringing this "Half Way to One" cake one step closer to life. 💕

02/07/2026

The Beauty of a Vintage Cake Lies in the Little Details 🩵

Rich Chocolate Cake layered with Smooth Chocolate Cream and Chocolate Ganache, all finished in silky Vanilla Buttercream with Timeless Vintage Piping.

📍 Lyall Bay, Wellington
📩 -Bakes | Ruchita Dhargalkar

26/06/2026

A cake made for one of life’s most comforting moments— Homecoming. 🌸

✨ Vanilla sponge
🍋 Lemon filling
🍓 Raspberry filling
🤍 Silky vanilla buttercream
🌹 Finished with handcrafted buttercream florals in soft blush and ivory.

📍 Wellington, NZ
💌 DM us to create your next celebration cake.

-Bakes