Modern Cakes In The Country

02/03/2026

Although I do hate cutting my beautiful creations, I love watching the reactions of people when they see that the inside is pretty too! 😍 🍰

I love putting surprises on the inside of the cake for my customers ☺️ 💕

26/02/2026

🍞Bread and butter pudding 🧈

Did you know that one of the first known recipes of this pudding was written in 1728, thanks Wikipedia 😉

Making this "old fashioned" dish always reminds me of cooking with my gran, her explaining to me that it used to be quiet a stable back in her day because of it's common keep and cheap ingredients 🥰

19/02/2026

As excited as I am to start making cakes again, I also can't wait to make homely treats like my delicious banana bread 🍞🍌

18/02/2026

I look forward to seeing how far I've come when 2028 rolls around, especially with everything I'm learning in my cake & business course 🥰

Wow what a difference 10 years can make!

If you love something keep working on it, you are the only person that can stop you from pursuing your passion 😊

13/02/2026

I'll be sharing videos & photos of my previous work, while I'm working on getting my business up & running in Booleroo Centre 😊

16/11/2025

Important Update❗️I’m launching...
🧁“Modern Cakes in the Country”🍰
I’ve decided to close my small hobby business (Tara Prue Decadence) permanently and launch a brand new business 🥰

A new venture dedicated to creating beautiful, modern, custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, with future goals for event catering sweets, also teaching baking and decorating classes.🍪🧁🎂

We'll be closed longer than anticipated, reopening after I’ve moved houses, completed the updated food safety course, completed all the business start-up requirements including meeting the local council and state regulations.📜

I’m also undertaking a comprehensive cake decorating and business course, to update my decorating and business skills to accomplish my new goals.🏆

Updates on the changes that are happening to this business page, some you might see now and more to come over the next few months.
Key changes:
😍New business name and logo
😍Outdated photos and posts removed
😍Extended closure period

Thank you for your support, I look forward to sharing my new venture with you all 🥰

03/11/2025

Tara Prue Decadence is temporarily closed🥲 We are moving to a different council area and as it is a home-based business I need to have my ducks in a row. Meeting council requirements in our new house before I can open up in Booleroo, I hope you understand and are patient with us during this time. I look forward to helping everyone celebrate their special events soon, thank you 😊 🧁

16/10/2025

“Can you make me this cake?”
Yes, but I’ll be putting my own twist on it!

There is something truly special about having a personalised, customised cake. Whether it features your name, your child’s age, or is tailored to your event’s theme, a cake designed specifically for you is always more meaningful. I pride myself on being able to create cakes that match the personal preferences, interests, and party themes for my customers.

While it can be very helpful for you to share photos when describing what you would like for your order, I do not and will not copy a cake exactly as it appears in a photo. The most important reason for this is personal and ethical; I cannot, in good conscience, replicate another cake artist’s work. As someone who understands just how time-consuming and challenging it is to design and create a cake, I believe it would be unfair to duplicate someone else’s effort. Although some bakers may agree to reproduce a cake exactly from a picture, in my experience, this often leads to disappointment for the customer.

Another key reason I do not promise exact replicas is that, even if you request a cake I have made before, I cannot guarantee it will turn out identical. No two cakes are ever the same, no matter how much effort goes into recreating them. Most differences are minor and usually go unnoticed, but I never want to promise something I cannot deliver.

It is important to me to be honest and realistic about what you can expect, rather than risk disappointment by guaranteeing an exact match.

Check out the images below, it shows how I took inspiration from another cake artist but still put my own twist on things. On the left, there’s an awesome Skittles illusion cake by My Cupcake Addiction (link in the comments), and on the right, you’ll see my version: a spilled pack of Skittles cake. They both have the same fun vibrant look but are totally different.
My client loved her custom spilled Skittles cake!

15/10/2025

Price Changes 🥹
I have always aimed to keep my prices as affordable as possible, but following the move, there will be a slight increase. This decision is based on two main factors: the rising cost of ingredients, which is something I’m sure everyone has felt, and my increased level of experience since starting the business. As I continue to develop my skills and expertise, it is important that my pricing reflects the value of my time, my experience, and the costs of ingredients. I hope that you all understand these changes.
Moving forward, there will be either one annual price rise or two smaller increases every six months. These adjustments will help keep up with ongoing business costs and the price of ingredients. As my experience continues to increase, my hourly rate may also be updated, although this is likely to happen only every three to five years.

Delivery Costs🚗
For the time being, delivery costs will remain unchanged. Currently, I only charge for the cost of fuel (at the time of delivery) required to deliver, I do not charge for my time. If my business grows to the point where delivering orders means missing out on other opportunities, I may need to reconsider this policy. Nevertheless, I always do my best to organise my schedule so I can accommodate everyone’s orders.

Additional Information about Pricing🍰
Most cake makers charge for their cakes based on an hourly rate, plus the cost of ingredients and a profit margin to support their business. Typically, the hourly rate begins at minimum wage, increasing as experience grows.
I have been decorating cakes for over 12 years, practising whenever possible and attending classes to learn new skills and techniques. Until now, I have never paid myself a wage, instead earning a small profit that goes back into the business. This was due to a lack of business knowledge and confidence in my abilities, but this will change immediately.
While some customers may choose other options if I am no longer the cheapest, I am confident that those seeking a quality product from an experienced and consistent baker and decorator will continue to order from me.

05/10/2025

Competition Time!
I am absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible support I have already received from the Booleroo community and surrounding areas, and I haven’t even finished moving in yet! To show my appreciation, I am excited to announce a special giveaway. If my business page reaches 500 followers by 29/11/2025, I will be giving away a personalised cake valued between $150 and $200.

How to Enter
1. Simply like my business page.
2. To help make this competition possible, please share the competition post so that your family and friends can enter as well. Remember, the giveaway will only go ahead if we reach 500 followers, so get sharing!

If you have already followed my page, you won’t miss out—just share the competition post to be included in the draw.

How to Follow My Page
1. Click the link: Tara Prue Decadence
2. Then click the ‘Follow’ button located in the top right section of the page.

How to Share the Competition Post
1. Click the link: Tara Prue Decadence
2. Then click ‘Share’ at the bottom of the competition post.

Eligibility and Delivery Details
This competition is open to all residents within South Australia. However, please note that if you are not located in Booleroo or the immediately surrounding areas, you will be required to pay a delivery fee to cover the cost of fuel.

The competition winner will have the flexibility to place their order for a personalised cake at any time throughout the 2026 calendar year. If alternative arrangements are required, these may be discussed and agreed upon directly with me.

The images below showcase examples of my previous work. The winner will receive a custom-designed and personalised cake tailored specifically for them.

28/09/2025

"I just want a quote." 🤷‍♀️😣

Ok ok I know it's really annoying when you just want a quick quote 🙅‍♀️ BUT hear me out it all comes down to the three D's 😉

🎂 Date- If I'm not available on the day you need, there's no point in doing a quote.

🧁 Delivery - if you can't pick up the order & don't want to pay the delivery cost... no need to do a quote.

🍰 Details - If I don't know all the details of what you want to order, your quote won't be accurate, and either you or my business will be getting ripped off!

How to get a quote as fast as possible⁉️
✅️Know your event date
✅️Know the business location & be prepared to pick up your order if you don't like the delivery cost.
✅️Response to all questions ASAP
✅️Give as much detail about what you want straight away. Adding pictures to help explain what you'd like is welcomed.
✅️Know how many people you need to feed roughly & if there are any allergies you need to accommodate for.
✅️Remember, I'm a human with a family, I will respond ASAP, but my family comes first.
I usually do my quotes each night after everyone's in bed. 🥰

💎I won't be taking any new orders until our move is complete. I hope you understand and thank you for your patience during this time. 😊