Pastries by Elma

13/04/2026

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02/10/2025

Wow it's have been a while here!
Happy new month to you all.

01/03/2025

Welcome to the month of march, I pray it favours us all round in Jesus name Amen

28/02/2025

Abba father we worship you for the gift of a new day we ask that you guide us through this day and may your favour, blessings be our birthright in Jesus name Amen 🙏

27/02/2025

Cake baking terms and their meanings:

1. Crumb – The texture of the inside of a cake, which can be fine, dense, or airy.

2. Sponge – A light, airy cake made by whipping eggs and sugar to create volume.

3. Leavening – The process of using baking powder, baking soda, or yeast to make cakes rise.

4. Ganache – A mixture of chocolate and cream used for frosting, glazing, or filling cakes.

5. Fondant – A smooth, pliable icing used for decorating cakes.

6. Buttercream – A soft, creamy frosting made from butter, sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.

7. Piping – Decorating cakes with frosting using a piping bag and different nozzles.

8. Whipping – Beating ingredients (like cream or eggs) to incorporate air and increase volume.

9. Overmixing – Mixing the batter too much, which can lead to a dense or tough cake.

10. Torting – Cutting a cake into multiple horizontal layers before filling.

27/02/2025

My Biggest Mistake When Starting My Baking Business

When I started my baking business, one of the biggest mistakes I made was underpricing my products. Because I was new, I allowed sentiments to influence my pricing. I felt the need to attract customers and didn’t want to charge too much. As a result, I priced my baked goods too low—sometimes even forgetting to include delivery fees.

At first, I didn’t realize the impact of this mistake. After every delivery, I had little to no profit left, yet I kept wondering why my business wasn’t growing. I struggled financially and found myself constantly complaining about not making gains.

It wasn’t until I attended a business workshop on pricing that I had a breakthrough. The session opened my eyes to the real issue—I was the one holding my business back with poor pricing strategies. I learned how to properly structure my prices to reflect my costs, time, and effort.

That experience changed everything for me. Since then, I’ve applied what I learned, and my business has significantly improved. Looking back, I realize that understanding the value of your work and pricing accordingly is crucial for any business to thrive.
Pastries by Elma

27/02/2025

Thank you lord the gift of a new day, we come to return the praises to you, and we ask for your mercies to run through this day, may this day bring answers to all our secret prayers in Jesus name Amen

26/02/2025

What story's have you heard about Brownie's 😁

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26/02/2025

It's lunch o'clock!
What's for lunch A OR B
Pastries by Elma

26/02/2025

CHALLENGES MAKES IT BETTER

As I mixed and kneaded the dough for my famous Chinchin or the batter for cakes I couldn't help but think about the journey that had brought me to this point. Building a successful baking, catering business, and liquid soap from scratch had not been easy.

There were days when the oven broke down, and I had to scramble to find a replacement. Times when catering orders were cancelled at the last minute, leaving me with a batch of unsold food. And moments when my liquid soap recipes just wouldn't come together as planned.

But despite the setbacks, I persevered. I remembered why I started this business in the first place: to share my passion for baking, cooking, and sustainable living with my community.

So, I rose above the challenges. I sought out mentorship, attended workshops, and joined online forums to learn from others in my industry. I adapted to changes in the market, experimented with new recipes, and innovated my products to stay ahead of the competition.

And slowly but surely, my business began to flourish. Customers raved about my sweet cakes, catering clients praised my attention to detail, and my liquid soap products gained a loyal following.

As I slid the sweet Cake into the oven, the aroma wafting from the kitchen reminded me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, learn, and rise above. Pastries by Elma