5 Home Bakeries to Sweeten Your Celebrations

I’m all about supporting local bakeries, especially since I was once a home baker myself – though my baking career only lasted two years during the pandemic (lol). That short stint gave me a real appreciation for how challenging it is to run a home bakery. You’re basically a one-person show, handling everything from taking orders and buying ingredients to the actual baking, packaging, and delivery. It’s a non-stop hustle, and knowing that, I make it a point to support small, emerging businesses whenever I can.

In this article, I’ve curated my top 5 favourite home bakeries that I think deserve a spotlight. Whether you’re planning a celebration or just looking for a sweet treat to brighten your day, these gems will not disappoint. So, let’s dive in and show some love to these talented bakers!

Homie Buns

https://www.instagram.com/homiebuns

I’ve been spotting their ads all over Instagram since last year, and their signature item is the milk buns. They come in simple shapes to adorable designs, with a variety of fillings like chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla, salted caramel, and more. For my best friend’s birthday, I decided to order their bear-shaped cupcakes filled with chocolate and vanilla custard. They even have a special birthday edition that comes with candles and a lovely box wrapped with a ribbon. You can buy individual items or order in bulk. Aside from the milk buns, they also make madeleines, roti sisir sandwiches, and more.

Image from Homie Buns Instagram

Local Baked

https://www.instagram.com/localebaked

When you think of scones, think of Locale Baked. They offer everything from classic plain scones to unique flavours like lemon glazed, salted caramel butter (their top three bestsellers), Earl Grey, double chocolate, and even savoury options like garlic butter herb and cheddar tomato basil. A friend recommended them, so I decided to order for another friend’s birthday – and she absolutely loved it! If you go for the classic plain scones, they come with cream and jam. Besides scones, they also whip up choux, pound cakes, éclairs, and other special-edition sweet treats.

Little G 

https://www.instagram.com/littleghomebake

I discovered Little G because so many of my friends have ordered from them over the years – so I figured, they must be good, right? One day, in true last-minute fashion (because I’m so organised like that, lol), I messaged them to order a birthday cake for my husband. Despite the short notice, they responded with a positive “can-do” attitude, accepted my order, and delivered exactly what I asked for. The birthday boy absolutely loved it, and as a serious cake lover, his review is trustworthy. I can’t say the same for myself since I don’t eat cake, but with his honest feedback and the rave reviews from my cake-loving friends, I wholeheartedly recommend Little G for your special occasions (just try to be more organised than me, haha!). 

Pomm Cake

https://www.instagram.com/pommcake 

Here’s another home bakery I discovered through friends (A little reminder to be nice to your friends, because they are your best advocates! Hehe). Their speciality lies in creating novelty cakes. Pro tip: if you’re dreaming of a hyper-realistic cake, make sure you’re super organised. Message them in advance with your references, and they’ll work their magic to bring your vision to life. You can always tell when cake art is made with passion, it’s just next-level incredible. Here are some of their amazing creations for inspiration!

Bu Toha

https://www.instagram.com/butoha_ 

As a true Indo kid, I can’t leave out Jajan Pasar, because they are a staple for special occasions. A few times, I’ve even sent Jajan Pasar as a birthday gift for friends. These traditional Indonesian sweet treats aren’t just delicious and nostalgic; they also make for a beautiful and thoughtful present. My go-to place is Bu Toha. They offer stress-free packages if you want everything pre-arranged, but if you’re feeling picky, you can customise your own tampah hamper by ordering items individually (just keep in mind there’s a minimum order for each). They also make Jajan Pasar Bali, which is perfect for friends celebrating Balinese ceremonies.