JSFWT26: Kids Cake Haus
Events
July 2, 2026
Little Chefs, Big Icons
Nostalgia is having a moment, and the James St Kids Cake Haus is serving it up with icing and all.
Bringing The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book to life for James St Food + Wine Trail (JSFWT), this hands-on ticketed workshop invites mini makers and bakers to recreate cupcake-sized versions of three beloved designs.
Presented in partnership with The Australian Women’s Weekly and Jocelyn’s Provisions, each guided decorating session will focus on one cake icon at a time and will supply participants with all components required to make their cupcake creations a reality.
Meet the cake icons making their cupcake comeback, along with their session times, below.
The Rubber Ducky | 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM
With its potato-chip beak and popcorn feathers, the rubber ducky is one of the book’s most recognisable characters. Inspired by a grandchild’s real-life bath toy, its original standing sponge-cake structure was famously tricky to pull off. At Kids Cake Haus, the duck returns in a more manageable cupcake form, ready for a new generation of decorators.
The Swimming Pool | 10:30AM, 12PM, 1:30PM, 3PM
A backyard dream in jelly form, the swimming pool cake captures a very specific kind of Australian childhood magic. The original design used green jelly water, biscuit fencing and tiny swimming figures to transform a humble cake into a suburban summer scene. For JSFWT, mini makers will create their own sweet nod to the pool party classic.
Dolly Varden | 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM
Before Barbie cakes ruled birthday tables, there was Dolly Varden. Named for a brightly dressed character from Charles Dickens’ Barnaby Rudge, the design became known for its billowing skirt shape and marshmallow polka dot. This cupcake version keeps the sense of dress-up drama, complete with a candy-coloured marshmallow finish.
Tickets are $20pp + booking fees and include a copy of The Australian Women's Weekly Birthday Cake Book.
Limited spots are available for purchase here.
Cupcakes generously provided by Jocelyn’s Provisions. Icing and decorations provided separately. Please read the event's Terms & Conditions carefully prior to booking and contact info@jamesst.com.au should you have any questions or concerns.
