Salted Caramel Mudcake – A Golden Gaytime Inspired Classic
A rich, nostalgic caramel mudcake inspired by the iconic Golden Gaytime. This handmade cake features a moist caramel base, salted caramel buttercream frosting, and a golden biscuit crumb topping for that signature crunch.
Lovingly made in Brisbane with premium ingredients. Delivered across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast, or available for local pick-up.
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Salty-Sweet with a Golden Twist.
A Nostalgic Classic, Reimagined in Cake
Inspired by the beloved Golden Gaytime, this indulgent salted caramel mudcake brings a nostalgic twist to your celebration table. It starts with a moist caramel mudcake, layered and frosted with creamy salted caramel buttercream, then finished with golden biscuit crumb for that signature crunch.
Handmade in Brisbane and delivered across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast, it’s a rich, playful centrepiece for birthdays, weekend gatherings, or anyone who loves a caramel cake with a little fun.
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Inside Every Slice
What’s Inside This Salted Caramel Mudcake
Inspired by the nostalgic flavours of the Golden Gaytime, this indulgent salted caramel mudcake begins with a dense, buttery caramel mud base, rich, velvety, and deeply satisfying. Each layer is generously coated in our house-made salted caramel buttercream, striking the perfect balance between sweetness and a hint of savoury depth.
The exterior is finished with a creamy sweep of the same buttercream and a final flourish of golden cookie crumb for crunch and contrast. Every bite delivers the comforting flavour of slow-baked caramel cake, handmade with care and layered with texture, a warm, elegant nod to an Aussie favourite.
Why You’ll Love It (And They Will Too)
This cake brings together everything you remember and love about the iconic Golden Gaytime, creamy caramel, buttery depth, and a touch of nostalgic crunch, but reimagined with the richness that only a handmade salted caramel mudcake can deliver.
It’s the perfect celebration cake for anyone who grew up loving that golden wrapper or simply adores the decadent magic of salted caramel dessert. Generous, nostalgic, and utterly irresistible, it’s made to create memories, for birthdays, thoughtful gifts, or just because.
Where Nostalgia Meets Handmade Luxury
The Story Behind Our Salted Caramel Mudcake
At Dello Mano, we believe food should do more than taste good, it should stir memories, spark joy, and be made with genuine care. For over 18 years, we’ve crafted small-batch cakes and brownies guided by this belief and a deep love of the handmade.
Our Salted Caramel Mudcake is a heartfelt homage to the iconic Golden Gaytime, not a copy, but a reimagination. We took the nostalgic flavours of caramel, cream, and crumb and transformed them into something truly indulgent. Every detail, from the buttery caramel mudcake to the silky salted caramel frosting and golden biscuit crumb, is a celebration of memory made new.
A closer look at what makes every bite work.
The Science Behind the Slice
What makes a mudcake so rich, dense, and deeply satisfying, especially when layered with salted caramel? From the chemistry of caramelisation to the role of salt in flavour balance, this cake is a delicious lesson in baking science. Here, we explore what makes salted caramel mudcake so distinct, and why each element behaves the way it does in the oven and on the palate.
Mudcake is known for its dense, moist texture, often achieved with real chocolate or cocoa, plenty of butter, and little to no leavening. Unlike traditional sponge or butter cakes, mudcakes are slow-baked and have a fudgy, almost brownie-like crumb, making them ideal for rich flavours like caramel or chocolate.
Buttercream is a classic frosting made by whipping butter with sugar, sometimes with added milk, cream, or flavourings like caramel or chocolate. The result is a soft, creamy frosting that’s easy to spread or pipe. There are different styles, including American, Swiss, and Italian, but all buttercreams rely on creating a smooth emulsion of fat and sugar. In our cakes, we use real butter for a rich, luxurious texture that complements the mudcake’s density.
The secret to a smooth salted caramel buttercream is in the emulsion. When soft butter is whipped and slowly combined with cooled caramel, the fat and sugar blend into a stable, creamy texture. If the caramel is too hot or added too quickly, the mixture can split. Done right, it creates a light yet rich buttercream that spreads beautifully and holds its shape, perfect for layering and frosting mudcakes.
Helpful details
Cake Essentials
For detailed allergen information and to ensure the safety of our customers with dietary restrictions, please refer to our Allergen Policy.
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To enjoy your mudcake at its best, remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. Allowing the cake to come to room temperature gives the real butter and chocolate time to relax, enhancing flavour, texture, and mouthfeel.
Always store your cake in the fridge, sealed or covered to retain moisture. If you have leftovers (lucky you), they’ll keep beautifully for several days (depending on storage conditions) when refrigerated in an airtight container.
For clean, elegant slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water, and wipe the blade between each cut.
If your mudcake is just out of the fridge, let it sit for 30 minutes so it softens slightly. This makes slicing easier and ensures the best flavour and texture in every bite.
For gifting or entertaining, cut with care and serve on your favourite plate, because every detail matters.
This cake is made for celebrations that call for a rich and playful twist, birthdays, weekend get-togethers, or after-dinner indulgence. Its fudgy texture and salted caramel flavour make it perfect for evening events or any time you want a crowd-pleasing caramel cake with nostalgic charm and a luxury finish.
Looking for more birthday-worthy cakes? Explore our Birthday Cake Collection, all handmade in Brisbane and delivered with care.
Hand Delivered with Care
Salted Caramel Mudcake Delivery Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
We offer delivery of our Salted Caramel Mudcake, a rich, buttery caramel cake layered with velvety salted caramel buttercream and finished with golden cookie crumbs. Delivered fresh to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, it’s a nostalgic, handmade indulgence perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or thoughtful gifting. Each cake is securely packaged to ensure it arrives chilled, fresh, and ready to enjoy.
Perfect for Special Occasions
This caramel mudcake is a crowd-pleaser, generous, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying. It keeps beautifully when refrigerated, making it an ideal choice for Friday delivery if you're planning a weekend celebration.
Important Delivery Information
- Delivery Days: Monday to Friday
- Delivery Areas: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
- Recipient Availability: Someone must be available to receive the cake at the nominated address. For peace of mind, we recommend providing a business address or home where someone is present during the day.
- Authority to Leave (ATL): All deliveries are made with ATL. However, due to the perishable nature of the cake, we do not recommend it being left unattended.
- Customer Responsibility: If no one is available and no safe place is found, the cake will be returned. As this is a perishable product, redelivery and refunds are not available.
Need Help?
For help planning your Salted Caramel Mudcake delivery, please visit our Client Services page, email us or call us on 1300 033 467. We’re always happy to assist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
about our Salted Caramel Mudcake
Yes, this cake is made with traditional ingredients and is not gluten-free.
This cake does not contain nuts as an ingredient. However, we use many ingredients in our kitchen that contain allergens, including a number of nuts. Cross-contamination is likely. If you or your recipient have any dietary or sensitivity, do not consume our products.
Please refer to our Allergen Policy for more information.
Yes. Our Salted Caramel Mudcake contains no meat products and is suitable for vegetarians. However, it does contain dairy and eggs, so it is not suitable for vegans.
Keep the cake refrigerated. For the best flavour and texture, remove it from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
Stored correctly in the fridge, the cake will remain fresh for several days. Please make sure it is covered if you are storing leftovers.
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Our serving sizes are based on dessert-style portions, generous and satisfying as a stand-alone treat. However, if you're serving the cake as part of a morning tea or dessert table, you may choose to cut smaller, tasting-style slices to serve more guests.
This cake has a lovely, firm texture and slices cleanly, especially with a hot knife.
Serving guide:
- 13cm cake: Serves approximately 4–6
- 16cm cake: Serves approximately 8–10
- 24cm cake: Serves approximately 12–16
If you're unsure which size to choose, we recommend sizing up, leftovers keep beautifully when stored in the fridge.
This cake is finished with our signature salted caramel buttercream and cookie crunch topping. For corporate or special event requests, please email us or call us on 1300 033 467 before placing your order.
You can also add a birthday cake topper during checkout.
No. Our Salted Caramel Mudcake does not contain alcohol.
Delivery & Orders
This cake is available for delivery in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast areas only.
Nationwide delivery is not available due to its chilled and delicate nature.
Same-day delivery may be possible within Brisbane Inner City for orders placed early. Please contact us on 1300 033 467 to check availability.
Yes. You can choose Click & Collect from our Wintergarden store and other partner locations. Select your preferred pick-up location at checkout. Read more about Click and Collect here.
To preserve quality and ensure safe handling, our cakes require personal delivery. A person must be available to receive the cake at the delivery address.
If no one is present and no safe place can be found, your order will be returned. This product is non-refundable if delivery fails.
For full details, please refer to our Delivery Policy.
If you select ATL at checkout, our courier will leave the cake in a location they deem safe. However, please note that Dello Mano cannot take responsibility for the condition of the cake once it is left unattended — especially given the delicate and perishable nature of our products.
For best results, we strongly recommend ensuring someone is available to receive the cake in person. Refer to our delivery Policy.
A person must be present to receive the cake. If no one is home and there is no safe place to leave it, the product will be returned.
Please note: this item is non-refundable and re-delivery will incur a premium courier fee.
Yes, we deliver our Salted Caramel Mudcake fresh each weekday to Brisbane CBD office addresses.
Whether you're sending a thoughtful gift, celebrating a colleague, or treating a loved one in care, we ensure every cake arrives elegant, chilled, and ready to enjoy.
Please note:
A recipient must be available to receive the delivery at the nominated address. For hospital or office deliveries, we recommend confirming the ward or department details (if applicable) and that someone will be present to accept the cake.
We’re unable to guarantee exact delivery times, but here’s what you can generally expect:
- Brisbane City office cake deliveries are usually made before 9 :30am - always tell us on your order if the cake is for morning tea so we can prioritise
- Most Brisbane residential cake deliveries arrive before midday in non seasonal times
- Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast cake deliveries are completed by 5pm
If you need more detail, you're welcome to call us on the morning of delivery — our courier runs are typically finalised by then and we can be more specific with estimated cake delivery times.
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If your cake is for a special event we recommend receiving delivery the day before. All of our cakes will be perfectly fine and present and taste just as amazing.
Yes. You can add a personalised message at checkout — we’ll include it on a card
We currently offer delivery Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays. Weekend delivery is not available.
If you're hosting a weekend event, we recommend selecting Friday delivery. Our cakes are made with beautiful, premium ingredients and are designed to hold their flavour, texture, and visual appeal right through the weekend, no compromise.
Simply store the cake in the fridge on arrival, and remove 20 minutes before serving for the perfect finish.
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Why Choose Dello Mano?
A Salted Caramel Mudcake with Heart — and History
At Dello Mano, we’ve spent over 18 years crafting cakes that tell a story. This one is our golden tribute to the classic Australian caramel mudcake, reimagined with rich salted caramel buttercream, a nostalgic cookie crumb finish, and real ingredients, all made by hand.
We don’t believe in shortcuts. From our slow-baked caramel mudcake base to the delicate balance of sweet and salty in the buttercream, every detail reflects our handmade philosophy, a celebration of flavour, memory, and generosity.
The Dello Mano Difference
Three Reasons Our Cakes Stand Apart
Salted Caramel Bliss
Luscious Layers of Salted Caramel frosting in Every Bite
Golden Crunch
Topped with Buttery Biscuit Crumbs
Nostalgic Treat, Reimagined
Inspired by and an ode to the Classic Golden Gaytime
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