Custom Cakes Shop | Quintessence Foods

Quintessence Foods has always operated a home based cake and baked good delivery system.

We are passionate about baked goods and all things sweet. Over the years we have developed a range of products that have been tried and tested, and continually bring our customers joy. This range includes all things vegan, gluten free and sugar free, something there for everyone.

Custom baked goods for your dietary requirements

Chickpea Fudge

A delicious nutty fudge made from chickpeas, it has a creamy flavour with a hint of spice. .

Dairy free, gluten free, naturally sweetened with honey

R25 / piece

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Rich and smooth balls made from raw cocoa, dates and coconut.

Packed with chocolate goodness, these are perfect as a breakfast combination, power snack, or just a delicious treat..

Vegan, gluten free, no nuts, naturally sweetened with dates

R30 / each

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Chocolate Brownies

Deliciously dark and moist, these brownies are a treat not to be missed.

R20

Can be made vegan, Gluten free, naturally sweetened with dates and banana

R30 / each

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Speciality cakes

We offer a variety of delicious cakes. Listed here are our regulars, however do get in touch to find out our specials and make requests.

Can be made vegan, gluten free or naturally sweetened at an extra cost of R20 per requirement

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Chocolate Cake

Moist chocolate cake with a dark chocolate ganache icing

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R400 / each

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Carrot Cake/ Beetroot and Ginger Cake

Celebration cakes, or for birthdays, carrot cake is always a winner. Lovely spiced flavour and moist texture are what you can expect. If you're feeling adventurous why not try our Beetroot and ginger cake? A variation on carrot cake with its moist and gingery flavour, it will definitely wow you.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R400 each

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Carrot Cake/ Beetroot and Ginger Cake

Celebration cakes, or for birthdays, carrot cake is always a winner. Lovely spiced flavour and moist texture are what you can expect. If you're feeling adventurous why not try our Beetroot and ginger cake? A variation on carrot cake with its moist and gingery flavour, it will definitely wow you.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R400 each

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Cheesecake

Who doesn’t love cheesecake? Contact us with flavour requests, we do anything from fruit toppings to salted caramel. Our Vegan cheesecake is made with a cashew nut and coconut base. Yummy.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R500 each

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Black Forest Cake

A scrumptious combination of chocolate, maraschino cherries and delicate creaminess.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R405 each

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White chocolate, Coconut and Apple Cake

A winner for parties this delicately flavoured cake is a stunner

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R405 each

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Chocolate Tart

A soft textured creamy tart, with all the rich flavours of dark chocolate.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R405 each

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Gluten Free Bread

A recipe that has taken years to perfect, these loaves are crispy on the outside and lovely and aerated inside.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R55 / loaf

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Almond Biscotti/ Choc Chip biscuits

Delicious little mouthfuls of crunchy goodness. You can also find our biscuits for sale at our Mobile Coffee Cafe’

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R55 / packet of 6 almond biscotti

R55 / packet of 10 choc chip biscuits

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Millionaires Shortbread

Shortbread layered with caramel and dark chocolate. Where can one go wrong?

Salted caramel on request.

R30 / slice

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Raw Chocolates

Homemade chocolates made with love. These cocoa treats come in with nutty, goji berry, or coffee flavoured tiny cups.

Vegan & Gluten Free Cakes

R120 for 5

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Banana Bread

Ideal for breakfasts and snacking, french toast, or even as a desert.

R60 per loaf

R60 / loaf

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We also run the following special package deals

R305 / pack

On the go

6 pieces chickpea fudge

4 raw cocoa balls

2 raw chocolates (your choice in flavour)

2 packers of 10 choc-chip cookies.

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R805 / pack

Birthday Special

1 cake of your choice, chocolate / carrot / cheesecake / black forest

12 piece chickpea fudge

12 millionaires shortbread

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Delivery

We offer a delivery system that runs on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 9am and 12pm only.

Pick up times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 2pm and 5pm in Scarborough.

Special accommodations could be made to deliver certain perishable cakes on a Saturday, if needed for a Sunday event. This would have to be arranged directly with Jemma when placing the order. You can either pay online when you order, or have cash ready when the delivery is made.

The delivery rates are as follows.

Free delivery in Scarborough and Kommetjie

Our delivery fees start at a flat rate of R55 for the following suburbs; Sunvalley, Simonstown, Glencairn, Fish Hoek, Noordhoek, Muizenburg

Flat rate of R85 Delivery fee for the following suburbs; Constantia, Retreat, Wynberg, Kenilworth, Rondebosch, Claremont

Flat rate of R105 delivery for the following suburbs; Observatory, Salt River, Woodstock, Pinelands, City Centre

Anywhere beyond these suburbs, the delivery fee will be calculated at a rate of R4 per kilometre.

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