Decorated cakes and fondant have gone hand in hand for far too long now. However, with time, there’s another trend on the rise: buttercream cakes that are just as stunning as fondant ones. Talented bakers have perfected the art of hand painting and frosting with buttercream, making for the cutest cakes for all kinds of events. Here are 9 places in Karachi that make beautiful cakes using only buttercream.
1. The search for minimalist cakes ends here
Munazza Aftab launched her business, For Heaven’s Cake! (@forheavenscake_khi) when she was just a freshman in university. COVID had hit and with it she found herself baking to pass the time which eventually turned into a profession for her. They only make buttercream cakes, forgoing fondant ones for their lack of taste and efficiency. She offers 4 signature flavours that are Vanilla, Red Velvet, Fudge and Signature Belgian Chocolate and she does cute bento (lunchbox) style cakes. Prices start with her bento cakes at Rs. 1100 per pound. Check them out here!
2. These cakes are the perfect balance between elegance and simplicity
The Cocoa Jar (@thecocoa.jar) comes highly reviewed. Their range of flavours that are made into truly Pinterest worthy cakes makes them the go to place for all your decorated cake needs. Their use of lively colours also makes these cakes the perfect centrepiece for a summer brunch. They do both mini and regular sized cakes and have a range of cupcakes as well that are just as stunning as the cakes. They are priced differently according to the flavour but start at Rs. 1200 per pound. Click here to check out their cakes!
3. Her end goal is to launch her own cafe in Pakistan
Sheza is a passionate 20 year old who started Pink Beans (@pinkbeanspk) around 2 years ago. She initiated it as an online bakery but aims to open her own full scale cafe in the future. Their customisation is unmatched, they follow the references their customers bring right down to the smallest detail and leave no scope for complaints. They can make all types of buttercream designs ranging from the basic single colour cakes to the complex gravity cakes. Their prices start at Rs. 2500 for 1.5 pounds and vary according to the complexity of the design. Check them out here!
4. This self taught baker is working on a home based venture
Azwa Yaman has been baking since the age of 12. Her passion turned into her profession in June 2020 when she took her first official order through Mad Batter CnB (@madbattercakesnbakes). She describes her aesthetic as simple and minimalistic but is open to cater to her customers’ wants. She has a variety of sponges, including a unique rainbow sponge, that can be paired with a myriad of buttercreams such as peppermint and caramel. Prices for her customised cakes range between Rs. 900 to Rs. 3000. Check out her work here!
5. A passionate duo making cakes for the love of baking
Founded by a sibling duo, Bake My Dreams (@bakemydream.pk) motto is “Baking as far as your dreams go!” It means that they can make absolutely anything you dream up, perfect for all those who love intricate cakes. Their focus is on both the taste and the visual impact that their cakes will leave behind. They also try to keep their cakes immensely balanced so as to not overdo it with the sweetness. Fresh fruits are also used in their cakes according to the season’s demands. They have a wide variety of unique buttercreams to choose from such as Lotus buttercream and Strawberry Delight. Their prices are marked at Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500 per pound. Visit their page here!
6. She thinks of the business as her child
Zohra Taha Zindani is the talented creator and baker behind The Second Serving (@thesecond_serving). She started out as a young baker and began to sell in her social circle before officially launching her page. She makes buttercream cakes only in 4 staple flavours including Lotus and Vanilla. Her designs are mostly based around floral and drip cakes that she decorated with macaroons and mini donuts. Her cakes are priced at Rs. 1500 per pound. Click here to check them out!
7. She has been drawn to painting desserts since a young age
Maha Godil launched Sweet Somethings (@sweetsomethings.khi) with an aim to showcase her talents that she refined during the lockdown. After officially getting professional training in buttercream cakes and decorating from Dubai, she founded her own little dessert shop. They offer delicious traditional flavours such as Belgian Fantasy and Red Velvet. Her cakes are priced starting at Rs. 1400 per pound. Click here to check them out!
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