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Cakes & Desserts, known as The Pastry Chefs, is a family-run bakery established in 2003 and based in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Operating from Capricorn Business Park, the team supplies an impressive list of hotels, restaurants, delis, caterers and the airline industry across the Cape Peninsula, and also sells directly to the public through its online shop.

Quality sits at the heart of everything they produce. Every cake and dessert is individually handcrafted using the finest, freshest, seasonal ingredients. No additives, artificial colourants or preservatives are used. The bakers are passionate about trying new recipes and exploring fresh tastes, flavours and textures, so alongside much-loved favourites there is always something new emerging from the ovens.

The core range covers baked and chilled cheesecakes, cream cakes and gateaux, chocolate based cakes and indulgent chocolate mousse cakes. Signature cakes and classic options sit alongside playful creations, giving plenty of choice for different palates and occasions. Popular items highlighted include a Black Forest cake and a Milktart Crepe Cake, while smaller selections such as a little cake box offer variety for gifting or intimate gatherings.

Beyond celebration cakes, the bakery produces an array of chocolate, cookies and treats. Artisan dark Belgian chocolate slabs and decadent brownies cater to chocolate lovers, while the cookies and treats selection adds easy crowd-pleasers to dessert tables and office spreads. A breads offering broadens the selection for events that for both sweet and savoury bites.

Seasonal specialties are a notable feature. A handmade traditional Christmas range brings festive flavours to life, complemented by classic Lebkuchen that suit end-of-year gifting, corporate hampers and holiday entertaining. The site also references a For my furry friend category, signalling thoughtful additions for households that like their celebrations to include four-legged family members.

Cakes & Desserts supports a wide spectrum of occasions. The Celebrations range is designed to make special days memorable, from intimate family moments to larger functions that need elegant centrepieces and reliable dessert options. Whether the brief s for refined gateaux, comforting classics or rich chocolate showstoppers, the selection provides flexible solutions for birthdays, milestone events and office gatherings.

Trade clients benefit from the bakery’s long-standing wholesale capability. Supplying hotels, restaurants, delis, caterers and the airline industry across the Cape Peninsula, Cakes & Desserts understands consistency, presentation and timely fulfilment. The wholesale focus is backed by a broad catalogue that adapts to menu cycles, seasonal themes and high-volume service requirements.

An important note for those with dietary concerns, all products are made in a bakery that uses gluten, nuts, dairy and various seeds. With two decades of experience and a commitment to craftsmanship and clean ingredient lists, Cakes & Desserts offers Cape Town customers and trade partners a dependable source of handcrafted cakes, desserts, chocolates and festive bakes.

Cakes & Desserts is a family-run business established in 2003, located in Muizenberg, Cape Town. They specialize in handcrafted cakes and desserts made from the finest seasonal ingredients, with a commitment to quality and no artificial additives.