Pretty Little Bakes

23/07/2026

19/07/2026

If you guessed Koeksisters, you were right! 🎉

For those who've never had one before, a koeksister is one of South Africa's most iconic sweet treats.

They're made from a soft, braided dough that's deep-fried until golden, then immediately plunged into ice-cold homemade syrup. The hot pastry and cold syrup create that signature crispy outside, soft fluffy inside, and irresistibly sweet, syrup-soaked centre🍯💛

They're messy, sticky, and absolutely delicious!

If you've been curious to try an authentic South African koeksister, now's your chance 🇿🇦

Would you try one? Let me know in the comments or send me a message to register your interest for the next batch! 😊

19/07/2026

🏡 One extra Melktert (Milk Tart) is looking for its forever home! 🤤🇿🇦🤭

Freshly made and ready to enjoy

$18 – First in, first served!

18/07/2026

Something sweet is simmering… 👀

17/07/2026

🇿🇦 South African Winter Treats are back at Pretty Little Bakes❤️

Nothing beats a little taste of home on a cold Bendigo winter's day.

Whether you're South African and missing those familiar favourites, or one of my wonderful local customers wanting to try something new, I'd love to bake for you!

🗓 Available Friday 19 July
• Vetkoek Dough – $10
• Koeksisters – $18
• Melktert Cupcakes (4) – $24
• Amarula Malva Pudding Cupcakes (4) – $26

🗓 Available Friday 26 July
• Buttermilk Rusks – $15
• Health Rusks – $12
• Melktert – $18

📩 Orders for 19 July close at 5:00 pm.
📩 Orders for 26 July close on Tuesday.

Please send me a message on 0490 526 466 to place your order.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support my little home bakery. Every order means so much to me and my family❤️

If you know a fellow South African in the Bendigo region who'd appreciate a taste of home, please feel free to tag them or share this post. 🇿🇦🍰

25/02/2026

Forty and still lifting strong 💪🔥

Loved creating this gym-inspired cake packed with all the details — weights, kettlebells, skipping rope, and a big bold 4️⃣0️⃣ front and centre!

Milestone birthdays should reflect who you are and what you love… and this one definitely brought the strength.

Happy 40th — here’s to many more strong years ahead!

23/02/2026

Throwback to when I knew absolutely nothing about cakes… but said yes to the challenge anyway💛

No fancy experience. No confidence. Just a stubborn belief that I could figure it out.

This one pushed me, tested my patience, and made me question my sanity more than once 😅 — but it also showed me what I’m capable of when I don’t let fear win.

Every skill starts with a brave “yes.”