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Crumbs and Cakes - Pretoria Home Bakery Creating moments of bliss with indulgent comfort bakes, to help you deal with the rat race. Stop compromising on taste for convenience!

If you are tired of being disappointed by convenience-focused foods in Pretoria because they do not deliver in taste, I know how you feel! As the owner of Crumbs and Cakes, I believe that everyone deserves TASTY, freshly baked treats no matter how busy they are. Crumbs and Cakes helps you to deal with the rush of city life with comforting, delicious, freshly-baked convenience that won't disappoint!🥳
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19/10/2026

How to waste two and a half minutes of your life as a home baker… 😅

Step 1: Tell yourself, “I’ll remember to buy fine pink salt for the sourdough.”

Step 2: Don't put it on the shopping list.

Step 3: Realise you have no fine salt when it's time to make the dough.

Step 4: Spend the next two and a half minutes grinding salt from a salt shaker.

I decided to record this so you don't have to make the same mistake.

Moral of the story: JUST PUT IT ON THE LIST! 😂

Have you slowed down this week?Have you taken a moment to look around and notice what is right in front of you?Have you ...
17/10/2026

Have you slowed down this week?
Have you taken a moment to look around and notice what is right in front of you?
Have you gone outside for a walk, or sat in the sun for 15 minutes?
Have you shared a good meal around the table with people you love and feel grateful for?
This is your reminder to stop rushing to the next thing on the to-do list.
Take a breath.
Notice the beautiful.
Enjoy the life happening right in front of you.

Behind Crumbs and Cakes there is a lot more than just Mariaan.There is Justin, who has carried boxes, packed brownies, w...
16/10/2026

Behind Crumbs and Cakes there is a lot more than just Mariaan.

There is Justin, who has carried boxes, packed brownies, washed dishes, tasted experiments, helped when things got heavy, and still cheers me on when the bakery takes over our lives a little more than planned.

This little business may have my name on most of the posts, but it is not built alone.

I’m so grateful for the hands that help behind the scenes, the encouragement on the tired days, and the support that makes so much of this possible.

Here’s to sourdough, teamwork, and the people who help us carry the things we’re building.

Between Wednesday at 09:00 and Friday at 14:00, a lot happens in the Baking Studio.Orders are checked.Ingredients are pr...
15/10/2026

Between Wednesday at 09:00 and Friday at 14:00, a lot happens in the Baking Studio.
Orders are checked.
Ingredients are prepped.
A lot of mixing happens.
A lot of dishes happen too.
Boxes are folded and ready.
And finally… baking starts.
By the time Friday collection opens, every box has gone through a journey.
It may look simple when it leaves the studio, but there is a lot of care, planning, washing, folding, baking and checking behind every Friday bake.

Order by Wednesday 9am to collect Friday between 14:00 and 18:00.

The WHY behind the Crumbs and Cakes Baking Studio was never just to teach recipes.It is about creating a space where peo...
14/10/2026

The WHY behind the Crumbs and Cakes Baking Studio was never just to teach recipes.
It is about creating a space where people can slow down, have fun, learn something new, and forget the outside noise for a little while.
A place to taste.
To laugh.
To experiment.
To bake.
To relax.
To make a mess.
To try again.
To feel free.
Because baking does not have to feel intimidating. It can be joyful, creative, practical, a little messy, and deeply comforting all at the same time.
That is the heart behind the Baking Studio.
And I hope every person who walks in feels it.

The Brownie Class is fully booked.I am honestly so grateful.Thank you to everyone who booked, shared, asked questions, e...
13/10/2026

The Brownie Class is fully booked.
I am honestly so grateful.
Thank you to everyone who booked, shared, asked questions, encouraged me, or showed interest in this class. It means so much more than you know.

I cannot wait to welcome everyone into the Crumbs and Cakes Baking Studio, share the recipe that helped build this little bakery, drink coffee, bake brownies, decorate, taste, and send everyone home with something delicious.

If you missed this one but would like to know about the next class, feel free to send me a message

Sometimes people see a pretty cake.And I see the uneven line.The flower I would pipe differently next time.Wrong placeme...
10/10/2026

Sometimes people see a pretty cake.

And I see the uneven line.
The flower I would pipe differently next time.
Wrong placement of certain items.
The colour I maybe should have adjusted.
The spot where the buttercream did not behave exactly how I wanted it to.

Being creative means you often see every tiny detail of your own work before you see the whole picture.

And honestly, I can be very critical of myself.

But I’m learning that excellence and perfection are not the same thing.

Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work with all our hearts, as working for the Lord. To me, that means showing up with care, doing the work faithfully, growing in skill, and offering my best - without letting perfection steal the joy of creating.

Growth does not come from hating the imperfect parts.
It comes from noticing them, learning from them, and still being willing to share the work.

So here is a floral cake that I almost over-analysed… but still really loved making.
Maybe that’s the balance: keep growing, but don’t forget to enjoy what your hands are creating.

09/10/2026

A little Friday BTS from the baking studio.

Behind every box of brownies is a lot of cutting, wrapping, packing, checking, cleaning, and a good bit of self control ;-)

And because brownies are clearly having a moment… Brownie Class bookings are open for 24 October.

I’ll be teaching the exact recipe I’ve used for the past 6 years - the one behind thousands of Crumbs and Cakes brownies.

Send me a WhatsApp to book your spot:
072 093 6684

A few days ago I was chatting to some new friends about our different jobs.Everyone seemed to agree that I had the best ...
08/10/2026

A few days ago I was chatting to some new friends about our different jobs.

Everyone seemed to agree that I had the best job of all.

And honestly, I get it.

From the outside, being a baker sounds pretty wonderful - cakes, brownies, cookies, sourdough, coffee, and a baking studio that smells amazing most of the time.

But it also got me thinking about what it’s really like being a solo baker and entrepreneur.

It is sweet, yes.

But it is also messy, stretching, unpredictable, exhausting, and sometimes very funny.

So here are a few honest thoughts on the pros and cons of being a solo entrepreneur / home baker.

Small business owners, which slide felt a little too personal?
Or share in the comments the one I forgot to mention.

07/10/2026

Some bakes need a long introduction.
This is not one of them.
Rich chocolate brownie, a layer of salted caramel, dark chocolate on top, and just enough salt to make you go back for another bite.
Simple? Not exactly.
Worth it? Absolutely.

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