Chef Charne Marais

Chef Charne Marais πŸŽ‚ Powered by buttercream & late nights
πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Custom cakes & cake tips
πŸ“ Port Elizabeth
πŸ‘‡ Follow for real baker life I'm a pastry chef.

I qualified at Zevenwacht Chef School in the western cape. I have worked in 5 star establishments in the Middle East doing various pastry and bakery creations, and in Cape town and Port Elizabeth at specialized baking institutions. I would love to make your vision a reality. Please like and share my page!

🌈✨ THE VIRAL DOT CAKE... MY VERSION! ✨🌈Say hello to my Rainbow Dot Cake Cups! πŸŽ‰Layers of soft, fluffy rainbow cake, silk...
04/06/2026

🌈✨ THE VIRAL DOT CAKE... MY VERSION! ✨🌈

Say hello to my Rainbow Dot Cake Cups! πŸŽ‰
Layers of soft, fluffy rainbow cake, silky vanilla buttercream, and colourful sprinkles in every bite! 🌈🧁

These fun little cups are perfect for a weekend treat, birthday spoil, or simply because life is better with sprinkles. πŸ’•

πŸ’° R40 each
⚠️ Limited quantities available
πŸ“ Collection: Mount Pleasant
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday morning between 9am and 11am
πŸ“² WhatsApp 078 811 3576 to order
First come, first served... once they're gone, they're gone! 🌈✨🍰

Things new bakers don't always think to charge for... πŸ‘€πŸŽ‚I'm posting as I see many bakers posting cakes at prices that do...
04/06/2026

Things new bakers don't always think to charge for... πŸ‘€πŸŽ‚

I'm posting as I see many bakers posting cakes at prices that don't even cover the cost of ingredients πŸ‘€ tag a baking bestie ❀️
β€’ Cling wrap
β€’ Food colouring
β€’ Dishes
β€’ Washing those dishes... and then washing them again πŸ˜…
β€’ Cake boxes
β€’ Cake boards
β€’ Dowels and supports
β€’ Ribbon and decorative trims
β€’ Cake toppers
β€’ Sprinkles and edible decorations
β€’ Piping bags
β€’ Baking paper
β€’ Foil
β€’ Electricity for mixers, ovens and fridges
β€’ Gas (if you bake with gas)
β€’ Water
β€’ Delivery and fuel
β€’ Vehicle wear and tear
β€’ Recipe testing
β€’ Last-minute rush orders
β€’ Shopping time
β€’ Admin and quoting time
β€’ Cleaning time
β€’ Packaging stickers and labels
β€’ Card machine or bank fees
β€’ Equipment maintenance and replacement
β€’ Aprons, gloves and paper towels
β€’ Storage containers
β€’ Rent or a portion of your kitchen space
β€’ Your experience and skill ⭐
The cake isn't just flour, sugar and eggs. It's packaging, electricity, cleaning, planning, shopping, decorating, delivering, and years of learning wrapped up in one delicious box. πŸ§πŸ’•

02/06/2026
This space-themed cake was made up of a red velvet top tier and a vanilla bottom tier. Both tiers were covered in a smoo...
31/05/2026

This space-themed cake was made up of a red velvet top tier and a vanilla bottom tier. Both tiers were covered in a smooth layer of buttercream before being finished with fondant for that clean, neat look.

the space details were handmade from fondant, from the rockets, to the planets, stars, clouds and moon.
The topper features a rocket blasting off through a bed of clouds, surrounded by shimmering gold stars.

Finished in shades of navy, sky blue, white and gold, with fondant balls and tiny star details scattered throughout, this cake was the centrepiece for a little space lover's birthday celebration. πŸš€βœ¨β­πŸŒ™

29/05/2026

Horrible things my clients say... πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ”ŠπŸ”Š

29/05/2026

✨ Hey There, Blondie... ✨

Golden, buttery, and drizzled with rivers of silky salted caramel... this isn't just a blondie, it's a little square of happiness. 🀎

Crispy edges, a soft chewy centre, and just the right amount of sweetness to make your taste buds do a happy dance.

One bite becomes two. Two bites become, "Who finished my blondie?" πŸ˜‹

🍯 Loaded with caramel goodness
🀎 Rich, buttery flavour
✨ Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea
Because some days call for cake... and some days call for a blondie drowned in caramel.

FATHER'S DAY DIPPING BOX😍❀️😍❀️ Freshly baked. Warm sauces. Zero self-control. πŸͺ🍫πŸ”₯This Father’s Day, skip the socks and s...
27/05/2026

FATHER'S DAY DIPPING BOX😍❀️😍❀️

Freshly baked. Warm sauces. Zero self-control. πŸͺ🍫πŸ”₯
This Father’s Day, skip the socks and spoil Dad with the ultimate dessert experience!
Our Ultimate Father’s Day Box includes: ✨ Blondie fingers
✨ Brownie fingers
✨ Choc chip cookies
✨ White choc ganache
✨ Dark choc ganache
✨ Salted caramel

Heat up the sauces, dip into the deliciousness, and prepare for serious food coma energy 😍

Only R250 per box
Limited boxes available, so don’t wait until Dad starts dropping β€œback in my day” speeches from hunger πŸ˜‚

πŸ“² WhatsApp your order now: 078 811 3576

🍰 FRIDAY AFTERNOON CAKE SLICES 🍰The cake fridge is about to become a very dangerous placeβ€¦βœ¨ Generous slices @ R45 each✨ ...
27/05/2026

🍰 FRIDAY AFTERNOON CAKE SLICES 🍰
The cake fridge is about to become a very dangerous place…
✨ Generous slices @ R45 each
✨ Limited stock available
✨ Only ONE whole cake of each flavour will be made!
🍫 Moist Chocolate Cake
πŸ₯• Nutty Spicy Carrot Cake
Perfect for your Friday spoil, office tea break, or that β€œI deserve cake” moment after surviving the week. β˜•πŸ°
Pre-orders are highly recommended before the crumbs become a crime scene.
πŸ“² WhatsApp: 078 811 3576
Order ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Address

Buffelsfontein Road, Mount Pleasant
Port Elizabeth

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

0788113576

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