5 Boutique home bakers to order from
People forced to stay at home over the last eight months have picked up new hobbies and learned new skills, including baking. A rise of creatives on Instagram have showcased their sophisticatedly designed homemade cake and desserts that comprise an excellent option to more prominent brands like Lady M and Mandarin Oriental. Several of these home-based bakers are gaining popularity for their beautifully-crafted and reasonably-priced cakes. Here are five boutique home bakers that you can order from:
Customizable one-tier cakes from 5″ to 7″ in size. Cake accessories such as Happy Birthday signs and candles are also available in different styles.
Orders can be delivered to any MTR station along the west rail line. Prices vary by order details but can start at $248 and up.
100% eggless cakes and cheesecakes by Manisha. She offers a variety of in single or mixed flavours that caters to both the classic and contemporary taste. Packaged beautifully and placed on a classic golden underlining base for each dessert cakes. Orders can be picked up at Laguna Verde Ave in Hung Hom.
Beautifully decorated floral cakes for different occasions. The detailing of cake toppers and light colours of their tiered cream cake could be fit for a cake boutique display. Orders can be picked up at their Kwun Tong studio. Deliveries to Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, Discovery Bay or Stanley are subject to delivery fees and cakes will be stored in a refrigerator during deliveries.
Baked by a health and fitness enthusiast, @bake_labb offers a selection of homebaked bread, cookies and other desserts using less sugar and less oil. From classic egg tarts to soft and gooey espresso cookies, you can enjoy a low calorie and guilt-free dessert after crushing it at the gym.
Junimay combines a creative mix of ingredients uncommon in cake recipes and is known for her life-like cake toppers like roses and figurines. Her decorations are both amazingly detailed and delicious. Currently re-branding, she currently takes orders and delivery details through her personal Instagram account. Prices vary by order details but can start at $650 and up.