Celebrate with chocolate & cake: bake your own treats at Soetmelksvlei

Friday, 20 June, 2025 Friday, 17 October, 2025
Babylonstoren
TIME:    08h30
COST:    R1500pp
VENUE:    Babylonstoren
Franschhoek
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Join us on 20 June and 17 October at Soetmelksvlei to learn to bake your very own chocolate cake with master baker Martjie Malan.
  • Presented by Martjie Malan 
  • Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office
  • Only 10 places available

Every home cook should have a seriously delicious chocolate cake recipe up their sleeve – and we’ve got just the one! Join us at Soetmelksvlei to learn to bake your very own chocolate cake with master baker Martjie Malan.

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, Martjie will teach you the art of making her tried-and-tested chocolate cake recipe.

Guests will learn all the tips and tricks on how to mix, bake and finish a classic chocolate cake – a staple in every home and for every type of celebration. You’ll also learn to make homemade caramel and use chocolate ganache filling to decorate your cake.

After a chocolatey morning, a hearty lunch will be served at the Old Stables Restaurant.