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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to the heart of Cape Town to visit one of South Africa’s most iconic bakeries, Charly’s Bakery. Located in a historic District Six building dating back to 1898, this legendary Cape Town bakery has been creating unforgettable cakes, cupcakes and confectionery for over three decades.
From its humble beginnings to becoming a household name with a hit TV show and a fiercely loyal following, Charly’s Bakery is more than just a bakery, it’s part of Cape Town’s food history. This family run bakery continues to honour Charly’s legacy of precision, quality ingredients and pure baking perfection.
🍫 Nick tastes his way through:
- A rich, decadent chocolate brownie drenched in chocolate sauce
- The famous carrot cake packed with fruit, nuts and cream cheese icing
- A German-style caramel cheesecake with the perfect lemony balance
- Over-the-top chocolate cupcakes with silky ganache
- Custom iced shortbread cookies perfect for birthdays, parties and gifts
We go behind the scenes to see the Saturday morning rush, learn how on-demand cake decorating works, and hear the powerful story of how Charly and his family built one of the most beloved bakeries in South Africa.
🏛️ Discover the history of this rare surviving District Six building
🎂 Learn why Charly’s cakes are synonymous with celebrations
👨👩👧👦 See how family, community and craft keep this bakery thriving
🔥 Is this the best bakery in South Africa?
👉 Watch now and decide for yourself why Charly’s Bakery is a Cape Town institution.