Nuts for pecans! Bake a pecan pie & carrot cake at Soetmelksvlei
08 May 2026, 31 July 2026, 27 August 2026, 06 November 2026, 06 May 2027, 10 June 2027
We’re nuts about our pecan nut harvest! Join us for a hands-on workshop on baking with this versatile ingredient.
R 1600 per person.
Only 12 spaces available
With pecan nuts in season, there are many glorious baking options, but in this hands-on workshop you will learn how to make a classic pecan nut pie with flaky pie dough and nutty filling. We invite you to share in the season and join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei for a day of baking fun.
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, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you her secrets to the classic pecan nut pie. You’ll also learn to bake a carrot and pecan nut cake and ice it with cream cheese buttercream.
After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.