Nuts for pecans: Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake at Soetmelksvlei

Friday, 31 July, 2026 Thursday, 27 August, 2026 Friday, 6 November, 2026
Babylonstoren
TIME:    08h30-15h00
COST:    R1 600 pp
VENUE:    Soetmelksvlei, Simondium
Franschhoek
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We’re nuts about our pecan nut harvest! Join us for a hands-on workshop at Soetmelksvlei on baking with this versatile ingredient. Presented by Martjie Malan.

With pecan nuts in season, there are many glorious baking options, but in this hands-on workshop you will learn how to make a classic pecan nut pie with flaky pie dough and nutty filling. We invite you to share in the season and join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei for a day of baking fun.

Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei, which represents a time when life was simpler, and craftsmanship was treasured. Here, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you her secrets to the classic pecan nut pie. You’ll also learn to bake a carrot and pecan nut cake and ice it with cream cheese buttercream.

Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office.

After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.

Only 12 spaces available.

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