Mali bakes

By Katya Wachtel.

Wominjeka, Mali Bakes acknowledges the Wurundjeri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land That we are nourished and inspired by. We pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Kulin Nation and extend that respect to all the indigenous poeple of this land. Skip to content. Item added to your cart. Continue shopping. It's Cake Time! Mali Bakes is a Melbourne based cake shop dedicated to bold flavours, unique design and sharing our love of all things delicious!

Mali bakes

Ordering from Australia? We are obsessed with all things Mali Bakes, what was the inspiration behind starting your own cake business? The inspiration from the business coincided with a few things, all of which were brought together by the pandemic. My housemates at the time were all pursuing different creative outlets as well; sculpture, jewellery making, and photography - to name a few - and I found myself wanting to express myself in my own way, which was always through colour and aesthetics. So, I began making cookies which eventually turned into making cookies and cakes. Where do you find the inspiration for the flavours and designs of your cakes? They have such a unique, retro feel to them. The flavours are kind of an extension of that kaleidoscope idea - I like interesting flavours; flavours that have a background, that have a story that goes with them, a friendly face and come from all over the place. This aspect of Mali Bakes is really important to me. I buy locally as much as I can and really spend time with each individual flavour trying to find its perfect match. Weddings are my favourite occasion to bake for. They give me the chance to explore larger-scale, multi-tiered cakes. That changes all the time!

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Mali Bakes is a retro inspired bespoke cake studio. Our ethos is all about fun designs and flavours. We want to create cakes that are truly beautiful, delicious, and unique inside and out. Our studio is also open every Saturday for sliced cakes, so pop in and say hi! Mali is a Thai word meaning Jasmine and is also a very traditional name for girls.

Patchanida Chimkire caused a sensation on Instagram during the lockdown when her Mali Bakes account became a bright spot in an otherwise dark time. She started baking and delivering cookies around Melbourne, becoming known for her colourful vintage-style cakes. Chimkire then went from a one-person operation to employing two soon to be three pastry chefs with a commercial kitchen and shopfront in Thornbury offering cakes by the slice every Saturday. But after three years of piping buttercream frills and topping cakes with maraschino cherries, she was ready for a new creative challenge. There are no elaborately decorated cakes at the neighbourhood window. Instead, Chimkire is using the shop as an opportunity to explore exciting flavour combinations and seasonal ingredients.

Mali bakes

Mali Bakes cakes are cheerfully retro, vividly coloured and intriguingly flavoured. Chimkire was working as a pastry chef when the pandemic hit. But with the hospitality industry thrust into hibernation, she decided to look for a silver or candy-coloured lining in all that newfound free time. It popped off. A ton of time and effort went into developing the cake aesthetic.

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PET Dog Collars. That ignited my love for baking as I discovered that it is such a great canvas for me to explore my artistic side. All cakes are made fresh to order. Updated: July 6th, My love of baking is an extension of my general love of food. Contact Details. Sale Homewares. Discover the art of baking with a touch of Melbourne's finest flavors and creations. Sale Adult Apparel. Sale Kid Apparel. Mali is a Thai word meaning Jasmine and is also a very traditional name for girls. The space can comfortably fit no more than two people.

When pastry chef Patti Chimkire lost most of her work in due to the Melbourne lockdowns, she decided to make the most of her free time and explore a new source of income baking cookies and cakes from her small share house — and boy, are we glad she did! Soon after she launched Mali Bakes , Patti was producing countless sweet treats each week and experimenting with cake colours and flavours.

By Katya Wachtel. Words By Christina Marenson. Your dream cake, your way! It's Cake Time! Continue shopping. Wominjeka, Mali Bakes acknowledges the Wurundjeri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land That we are nourished and inspired by. I have always gravitated towards this word since I was a little kid. Updated: July 6th, We wanted the colours of the studio to be fun yet more subtle than the cakes so the cakes can shine. Sale Baby. You might also like these.