From one family business to another… let’s talk cake sheds!
A few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of a cake shed. Fast forward to today and they’re everywhere! From purpose built garden bakeries to converted studios, cake sheds are helping talented home bakers turn a passion into a thriving business.
Whether you’re baking birthday cakes, brownies, blondies, cookies or cupcakes, your cake shed is more than just a workspace, it’s where ideas become bestsellers and where late night orders come to life! It’s basically where customers keep coming back for “just one more slice”
At Cocoa King, we’re proud to supply home bakers, cafés, bakeries and dessert businesses across the UK with ingredients that help create unforgettable bakes. So, if you’re wondering what every cake shed should have on its shelves, here’s our ultimate shopping list. Get your pens and papers ready, this ones a good un’!
1. Quality Chocolate Is Non Negotiable
Let’s get one thing straight… life is too short for average chocolate.
Whether you’re melting, tempering, dipping or baking, the quality of your chocolate makes all the difference. Rich, smooth chocolate doesn’t just taste better, it creates bakes your customers will always remember.
From premium Belgian chocolate to milk, white and dark options, having a reliable chocolate on hand means you’re always ready for your next order.
Cocoa King tip: Buying larger packs is often more cost effective and means you’ll never have that dreaded ‘oh **** I’ve run out of chocolate’ moment halfway through a bake (we’ve all been there!)
2. Spreads That Sell Themselves
If there’s one thing customers can’t resist, it’s a ooey gooey centre!
Chocolatey hazelnut spreads, biscuit spreads, pistachio spreads and white chocolatey spreads are perfect for:
- Stuffed cookies
- Brownies
- Blondies
- Cheesecakes
- Cupcakes
- Dessert pots
They’re versatile, easy to use and instantly make desserts feel more indulgent and premium.
3. Don’t Forget the Finishing Touches
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. You know what they say, all good things come in small packages…
Freeze dried fruit adds colour, flavour and crunch, making brownies, blondies and cheesecakes look as good as they taste. Pair it with a drizzle of chocolatey sauce or a sprinkle of chocolate curls, and you’ve got a bake that’s ready for Instagram.
After all, we eat with our eyes first!
4. Sauces That Make Customers Say “WOW”
A simple drizzle can completely transform a dessert.
Chocolate, caramel and biscuit flavoured sauces are perfect for:
- Ice cream
- Waffles
- Pancakes
- Brownies
- Cookie pies
- Milkshakes
They’re also one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your desserts without adding much extra work! Win win tbh!
5. Stock Up and Save Time
Running a cake shed means juggling baking, decorating, admin, social media and customer orders. The last thing you need is running out of ingredients halfway through a busy weekend! What a nightmare that is!
Keeping your shelves stocked with your baking essentials means fewer last minute trips to the supermarket and more time doing what you love, baking of course!
Why Home Bakers Choose Cocoa King
We’re a family run business and we know that every order you make matters!
That’s why we stock everything from premium Belgian chocolate and chocolate chips to spreads, sauces, fillings, toppings and freeze dried fruit all in one place.
Whether you’re baking from a purpose built cake shed, a home kitchen or your first little studio, we’re here to help you create desserts worth talking about! We’ll be your new baking bestie!
Because let’s face it… nobody remembers or wants a boring brownie!
Ready to Stock Your Cake Shed?
Whether you’re just getting started or your shelves are already overflowing with baking goodies, we’ve got everything you need to keep creating.
Explore our range of Belgian chocolate, chocolate chips, spreads, sauces, toppings and baking essentials and give your next bake the Cocoa King treatment they deserve! Royalty has never been so easy!
FYI, did you know we are now a proud partner of cakesheds.com make sure to check them out for all their cake shed helpful information!