Baked by Michele
Michele baked Christmas cakes for years — for her own family table, for neighbours, and for regulars who came back every December asking for "that cake". Rich, dark, full of cherries and nuts. Never a dry crumb.
This season she's baking one limited Christmas batch from her treasured family recipe — the same cake, made the slow way: boiled fruit, hand-folded batter, a long slow bake, then wrapped and matured. When the batch is gone, it's gone until next Christmas.
Questions, answered
How big is the Christmas cake?
±2.1kg baked — a large 22–23cm cake. Serves 20+ thin slices. One cake covers a family Christmas easily.What's the difference between Traditional Wrap and Gift Box?
Same cake. Traditional Wrap (R450) comes sealed in festive paper with ribbon. Gift Box (R650) comes in a keepsake gift box, ready to hand over.Does the Christmas cake contain alcohol?
Yes — brandy and sherry, baked in, with a little brandy over the top afterwards. Most alcohol bakes off; the flavour stays. Not suitable for anyone avoiding alcohol entirely.What are the allergens?
Contains gluten, egg, dairy and tree nuts. Baked in a home kitchen that handles nuts.How long does the fruit cake keep?
Weeks in a cool cupboard, wrapped. It improves with age — order early for peak Christmas flavour.When should I order my Christmas cake?
As soon as possible — it's a limited once-a-year batch and slots go fast. Last orders by 15 December for Christmas.Where do I collect, and do you deliver?
Collection in Fourways; delivery across Johannesburg (Sandton, Bryanston, Randburg, Midrand, Edenvale, Bedfordview, Alberton and more) and courier countrywide.How do I pay?
Confirm on WhatsApp and Michele arranges payment with you directly.Get your Christmas cake
Fastest is WhatsApp. Tell us Traditional (R450) or Gift Box (R650), your name, and whether you'll collect in Fourways or need delivery.
Tap an order button anywhere — your message is pre-typed.
Collection: Fourways, Johannesburg. Delivery: Sandton, Bryanston, Randburg, Midrand, Edenvale, Bedfordview, Alberton and surrounding areas. Courier: anywhere in South Africa.