Seven bakers of cakes and treats to indulge in on the Dolphin Coast
Whether you like gentle, airy cakes or rich, creamy desserts, we have found the best of the best.
When the weather is wet and cold it means but one thing.
Its time to find a cozy coffee shop and a large slice of indulgence!
On our quest to find the most scrumptious cake spots in Ballito, we found seven home-made cakes that promise to hit the spot.
So in no particular order…
7. Poppy seed explosion at Delish Sisters!
The stylish Delish Sisters‘ gluten-free, poppy seed cake with white chocolate is a gorgeous new ‘guilt-free’ treat.
The look: 10/10 – elegant, simple and beautiful.
The taste: This moist, delicate cake has a sweet softness combined with a fun crunchy chewiness thanks to the poppy seeds. Some of our tasters found the icing too sweet, while others thought it just right.
Price: R40 for a slice.
6. A velvety puff from Gail’s Bake Shop
Gail’s Bake Shop at Sage Centre is a great spot to stock up on some home-made baked goods – the beesting (Bienenstich) being one of their signature treats.
The look: Eat me!
The taste: This little guy is light and fluffy with a gentle flavour – the perfect anytime treat.
Price: R28
5. Coconut delight at Tashas
Look: Classy, understated and very appetizing.
Taste: The coconut syrup cake was a huge hit with all our office tasters. This gorgeous cake will take you back to your favourite childhood memory. It is not too sweet, super moist and has just the right amount of coconut in it. It is like something your gran would bake for you. Pair it with a cup of tea and voila!
Price: R46
4. Custard slice heaven at Zaras Cafe
The look: Straight out of the oven, this custard slice was as fresh as can be with a crispy topping and a soft centre.
The taste: We have a self-proclaimed custard slice expert/addict in the office and she gave this baby a five-star rating. Although she did miss the old-school layer of icing on the top.
Price: R37
3. Loukatini at Zaras Cafe
The look: The Greek version of a decadent lemon meringue.
The taste: If you love creamy goodness with a touch of sweet and a crunch at the end, this one is for you.
Price: R37
2. Pretty divine creations at Waterberry
Rosewater and vanilla
The look: This is the lady of cakes – made and decorated with love, this cake is almost too pretty to eat.
The taste: A Turkish delight dream! Feels super heavy, but it is light as a cloud when you bite into it and the fluffy sponge combined with the gentle Turkish delight taste is just heavenly.
Price: R47
1. Cake feast at Concha
The look: Classic, no frills and beautifully styled.
The taste: So flippin’ good! The cake is light, moist and super fresh with a nice bite to it thanks to the nuts and a perfect touch of cinamon spice which is complemented by the gentle sweetness of the smooth, creamy icing. Even if you don’t like carrot cake, you need to try this one!
Price: R45
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