8 local online bakeries to support this Christmas
Who knew Instagram could be a one stop shop for treats?Hong Kong online bakeries that sell via Instagram are becoming more and more popular everyday. Especially with the new desire to dine at home, browse these online bakeries for delicious desserts to purchase. Treat your friends and family to adorable Christmas themed goodies before the next seasonal products come out.
Sbakery
Originally founded in Mama Soo’s kitchen, Sbakery combines the creaminess of cheese, the crunchiness of a fragrant crust and the tanginess of sour cream to deliver the perfect cheesecake. Over the festive season the bakery has created unique box sets, for people to try two of their classic and Christmas flavours including Chocolate peppermint, S’mores and Red velvet.
Meraki
During the pandemic, Meajeben, who learned how to cook and bake at a young age, found herself with a lot of spare time under lockdown. It was then she decided to truly put her skills to use and try selling her baked products under her brand Meraki. The online bakery is currently selling a christmas box with includes six festive themed cupcakes with vanilla and chocolate flavouring.
Perhaps A Cake
Bring a surprise in a form of a cake to your next gathering with this reindeer knock-knock cake from Perhaps A Cake. It is a chocolate ball that is filled with an assortment of sweet treats that is intended to be smashed open. Moreover, a small wooden stick is even included with your purchase to help with this interactive dessert.
bbcakes
Basque burnt cheesecakes are becoming one of the biggest trends in Hong Kong and bbcakes specialises in them. The cakes are baked with no crust which means they are suitable for gluten free and keto diets. Try its Christmas special, gingerbread or enjoy the standard flavours including salted caramel, oreo and original.
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Bow Artisan Cakery
Minimise effort and maximise enjoyment with this DIY gingerbread decorating set from Bow Artisan Cakery. The set comes with 12 pieces of gingerbread cookies with royal icing and sprinkles to decorate with. From trees, snowflakes and even a chalet — host a night of mulled wine and cookie decorating for you and your friends. Meanwhile for the extreme decorates, try its gingerbread house set which you construct yourself from scratch.
Dougheyes
Need to cater to dairy free or vegan friends? Check out Dougheyes for its delicious dairy-free cookies you would never second guess as regular cookies. The online bakery is developing a menu of vegan cakes and other treats with the desire to provide for all dietary requirements for a fair price this Christmas. All the boxes of cookies, cupcakes and even custom cakes are available online via Instagram.
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Jovial Patissier
One of the first homegrown online bakeries is Jovial Patissier, a well-known for their signature letter birthday cakes, which are all elegantly crafted with dried flowers and homemade macarons. this Christmas the bakery is cooking up a special Jovi’s Wreath, inspired by a Christmas wreath with a combination of Japanese roasted tea and dark chocolate.
Suphias Functional Foods
If you want to keep an eye on your health and nutrition, then Suphia’s Functional Foods is your best bet. The online bakery puts a heavy focus on using superfoods and creating healthy, keto and functional treats. So buy yourself the Christmas power bites box that will put a kick in your step