{"id":24296,"date":"2018-03-05T06:30:29","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T06:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=24296"},"modified":"2018-04-03T06:57:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-03T06:57:32","slug":"easter-treats-confections-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/easter-treats-confections-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Confections and Treats in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Easter and sweet treats go hand in hand. You truly can\u2019t have a good Easter without a mountain of chocolate, Easter eggs and hot cross buns. And while we\u2019re all suckers for those classic Beacon white eggs, sometimes it\u2019s nice to treat yourself to some artisan Easter confections. We round up our favourite alternative Easter treats available in the city.<\/p>\n<h3>Easter Confections in Cape Town<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ma Mere Maiso<\/b><b>n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55935\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ma-Mere-1-x-56.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ma-Mere-1-x-56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ma-Mere-1-x-56-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ma-Mere-1-x-56-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speckled egg nougat. Yep, you heard right. Those in the know look forward to this annual\u00a0Easter sweet from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/life-for-ma-mere-confections-gets-even-sweeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ma Mere Confections<\/a>\u00a0 and you\u2019d better be quick if you want to get in on that nougatty, crunchy action. Pick them up at Fabricate in The Gardens Centre, The Blue Caf\u00e9 in Tamboerskloof and Beau de Jour in Wynberg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Shop for Ma Mare Confections <a href=\"https:\/\/mamere.co.za\/\">online<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0082 445 2091<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mamere.co.za\/\">mamere.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Jason Bakery<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56048\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jasons-Easter-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"Easter confections\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jasons-Easter-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jasons-Easter-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jasons-Easter-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The big bad baker of Bree street is back at it with his annual Easter confections and Hot Cross buns. If the delicious breads, croissants, pies and tarts are anything to go by, you won\u2019t want to miss out on these. If you\u2019re going to buy buns this year, skip the supermarket kind and pick up a freshly made batch. Oh and let us not forget these beauties&#8230; make sure you also pick up some of their marshmallow egg filled mini croissants and their Hot Cross Bomb brekkie, don&#8217;t ask questions, just do. You&#8217;ll thank us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>185 Bree St |\u00a083 Main Rd, Green Point<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Mon-Fri: 07h00-15h30 Sat: 08h00-14h00 Sun: Closed<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Bree 021 433 0538\u00a0| Green Point 021 433 0538<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jasonbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>jasonbakery.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>The Velvet Cake Company<\/b><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/velvet-pink-cake-4-x-6.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Velvet-cake-cross-sect-4-x-6.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Velvet-cake-4-x-6-lemon.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in charge of dessert on Easter Sunday, why not give yourself a break (it is a holiday after all) and order one of <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/why-we-love-the-velvet-cake-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Velvet Cake Company\u2019s<\/a> Easter themed cakes or velvet bunny cupcakes? Facts are they taste delicious, your family will love you and you won\u2019t have any clean up. What other reason do you need?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>16 Loop St | Bella Rosa, High Street, Tygervalley<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Mon-Fri: 08h00-17h00 Sat: 09h00-14h00<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0021 914 0482<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevelvetcakeco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thevelvetcakeco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Lindt Chocolate Studio\u2013\u00a0Make your own bunny!<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56057\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lindt-Easter-Post-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"Easter confections\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lindt-Easter-Post-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lindt-Easter-Post-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lindt-Easter-Post-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re into something different\u00a0or prefer to make a difference with your Easter confections purchase, why not head down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/new-lindt-chocolate-boutique-studio-opens-silo-va-waterfront\/\">new Lindt store and studio<\/a>, located at the Silo District at the V&amp;A Waterfront. They&#8217;re making this unique Lindt Rhino, which can only be found here, and a portion of the sale goes to rhino conservation. If you have a soft spot for a Lindt bunny, you can make your own, complete with a personalised bow at the studio. Easter fun for everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Shop 2, <em>Silo<\/em> 2, <em>Silo<\/em> District Victoria &amp; Alfred Waterfront<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Mon-Sun: 09h00-18h00<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0021 831 0360<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chocolatestudio.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolatestudio.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Hog House\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56205\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hog-House-Easter-Confections.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Confections\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hog-House-Easter-Confections.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hog-House-Easter-Confections-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hog-House-Easter-Confections-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Honestly pretty much everything that <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/hog-house-spier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hog House<\/a> bakes is pure gold and their tarts and hot cross buns are no exception. You can pick up a freshly baked batch at their stall at the Oranjezicht City Market, or you can even place an order so that you have some ready for your Easter table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>42 Morningside Rd, Ndabeni |\u00a0Jonkershuis Bldg, Spier Wine Farm, R310,\u00a0Stellenbosch<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Ndabeni Tues-Sat: 17h00-21h00 | Stellenbosch Wed-Sat: 11h00-23h00 Sun-Tues: 11h00-15h00<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>Ndabeni\u00a0021 810 4545 | Spier 021\u00a0 881 3174<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hhbc.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hhbc.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>The Creamery<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56055\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Creamery-1-x-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Easter confections\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Creamery-1-x-6-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Creamery-1-x-6-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Creamery-1-x-6-2-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful people at <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-creamery-cafe-in-newlands\/\">The Creamery<\/a> are nothing short of ice cream magicians and we\u2019re obsessed with all their flavour combinations, but this month\u2019s one holds a special place in our hearts. Hot cross bun ice cream. It\u2019s sugar, spice and all things nice and we think it\u2019s the perfect treat for after Easter lunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>The Creamery now has 3 stores open which you can find <a href=\"http:\/\/thecreamery.co.za\/visit-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Various<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>Newlands\u00a0021 686 3975 | Moullie Point\u00a0021 434 2455 | Palmyra Junction\u00a0021 671 6346<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thecreamery.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thecreamery.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Cocoafair<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cocoafair-4-x-6-2.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cocaofair-Easter-4-x-6.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/cocoafair-the-real-organic-chocolate\/\">Cocoafair<\/a>\u00a0at the Old Biscuit Mill is one of our favourite go-to chocolate spots. The scent of chocolate spills over the entire venue, and it\u2019s not surprising that the store is consistently packed. Check out their beautiful Easter creations while roaming around the Biscuit Mill Saturday market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Old Biscuit Mill: 373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Mon-Fri: 08h30-17h00 Saturday: 08h30-15h00 Sunday: 10h00-15h00<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0021 447 7355<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cocoafair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cocoafair.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Alexander Avery Fine Chocolate<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56207\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/AA-Easter-Confections-1-x-56.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Confections\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/AA-Easter-Confections-1-x-56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/AA-Easter-Confections-1-x-56-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/AA-Easter-Confections-1-x-56-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Avery uses only the finest ingredients to make high-quality chocolate and confectionary that feature beautiful designs on them, treating the making of the chocolate and the packaging of the product as an art. Easter is treated with equal artistic passion, and can be seen in the beautiful designs Alexander Avery has used on his chocolate Easter confections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Shop 2, Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Spaanschemat River Rd, Constantia<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Tues-Sun: 10h00-17h00<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong> 021 204 3135<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/alexanderavery.co.za\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alexanderavery.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need some Easter recipe inspiration? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/easter-recipe-round-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe round up<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter and sweet treats go hand in hand. You truly can\u2019t have a good Easter without a mountain of chocolate, Easter eggs and hot cross buns. And while we\u2019re all suckers for those classic Beacon white eggs, sometimes it\u2019s nice to treat yourself to some artisan Easter confections. We round up our favourite alternative Easter treats available in the city. Easter Confections in Cape Town Ma Mere Maison Speckled egg nougat. Yep, you heard right. Those in the know look [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3439,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3439"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24296\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}