Order In From These 9 Incredible Home Bakers This Rakshabandhan

Just by looking at the name, we instantly knew this is going to be pleasant. Baked Cheesecake, Strawberry Lemonade Cake, Raspberry & White Chocolate Tea Cake - no one does cakes as Hashleen Lamba at Loca Boca does. Simply looking at their menu will compel you to celebrate your birthday way in advance. She also does brilliant gift hampers in case you are looking to send over some sinful delights to your loved ones. You can place your orders on Instagram and dig right in! 

Instagram handle: @thelocaboca 

Price: Frosted cakes start at INR 1,200 (800g) upwards and their best seller is Chocolate Chunk and Sea Salt Cookie which is priced at INR 80 for a piece.  

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR. They deliver the orders placed in Gurgaon themselves. For deliveries in Delhi, they send orders via a delivery app called Pidge. 

While this is technically not a home bakery, it had to be on the list since we're talking about desserts and real good ones at that. Started back in 2017, creativity runs wild at The Dessert Studio. Everything from an Old Monk cake to Gluten-Free Peanut Cookies to Vegan Dark Chocolate Gelato, these folks have got 'em all. Worked up? Treat yourself tubs of Gelatos, colourful Macarons, exquisite pies, fudgy chocolate brownies and so much more from this dessert factory.

Instagram handle: @the_dessert_studio_ 

Price: 100 upwards.

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR.

We live for desserts and there are no ways about it. Tuileries Patisserie is another commercial bakery that has the most gorgeous looking cakes and pastries and their Instagram feed is proof of that. Spearheaded by a French-trained Pastry Chef, Tuileries has excelled modern French pastries. From moist Belgian Chocolate Torte to Mango Vanilla Mousse, their desserts are a must! You can order tiered cakes, pastry boxes and so much more. Place your orders through their website or via Swiggy/Zomato and indulge right away! 

Instagram Handle: @tuileriespatisserie

Price: Pastries start at INR 210 upwards and cakes start at INR 1,050. 

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR.

Predominantly known for its delightful tea cakes, this father-daughter run bakery in Gurgaon is all about comfort baking. Homemade, eggless and absolutely worth it, Mr. Moustache's cakes and desserts will take you down the memory lane. Their menu consists of Coffee, Lemon, Carrot, Marble, Vanilla, Pineapple Upside Down, Chocolate and Plum Cakes. If you're ordering the hampers, you might just find some customized goodies. 

Instagram Handle: @mrmoustachescakes

Price: INR 150 upwards.

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR.

Having been in the baking biz for almost 15 years now, Ritu Vohra, the wonder woman behind Choctales, does some phenomenal customized cakes, brownies, cookies, granola, chocolates and classic desserts like Banoffee Pie, Tiramisu, Caramel Tarts, Fruit Triffle and just about everything that comes under comfort food. We were completely blown away (to say the least) after browsing through their IG page. Honestly, we can't wait to dive into these baked goods and lift up our spirits. 

Instagram Handle: @choctales

Price: INR 850 upwards.

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR.

P.S., Ritu also hosts a bunch of workshops that you can be a part of if you wanna whip up some desserts yourself. 

Baking requires precision, balance and a lot of patience. What comes out of the oven is a tender looking dessert that is not just a visual fodder but also a culinary delight. Apple Crumble, Marshmallow Mandola, Salted Pistachio White Chocolate Bars, French Silk Pie, Macarons - Assortment Stories' menu is wide and full of artisanal baked goods and wonderful desserts. You can place your orders online through an Instagram DM or call on +91-9971012027.

Instagram Handle: @assortmentstories

Price: INR 240 upwards.

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR.

What do you do when you want elaborate celebratory cakes? You head to Whisk Cake Studio. Divya Saxena, a prominent home baker in Gurgaon, started her home bakery back in 2014. She does all kinds of cakes and majorly delivers in Gurgaon parts of NCR. She has a pretty detailed website that you can check out for menu, prices, customization requests and more. 

Instagram Handle: @whiskcakestudio

Price: Cakes start at INR 1060 per kg and other desserts at INR 250

Delivery Areas: Mainly Gurgaon and other parts of NCR.

As someone who's worked with Shivesh Bhatia, you know this bakery's gonna be good. Hridey Nanda at Neighbor Baker makes delightful cookies, awesome cakes and the fluffiest Nutella bombolonis we've had the pleasure of eating. Unpretentious brownies, chocolate nutty cakes and more, if you like your desserts simple and delicious, give this home baker a shot. 

Instagram Handle: @neighbourbaker

Price: INR 750 upwards for cakes

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR 

Vanilla & Scotch is a mother-daughter run home bakery in Gurgaon that delivers fresh, homemade desserts and AMAZING cakes. When I say amazing, I mean it with all my heart. They literally make edible artwork and we're all for it. From Beaded Ombre Lemon cake to Celebration Cupcakes with textured fondant, they've got a bunch of desserts that you can order. While their cakes are the real deal, we also see a lot of decadent cupcakes, brownies, cookies and more. 

Instagram Handle: @vanillaandscotch

Delivery Areas: Across Delhi NCR 

Looking to order a bunch of different kinds of desserts? All while not burning a hole in your pockets? Head over to the dessert section on Shop On LBB and buy everything from assorted chocolates to cookies to chocolate fudge and oh-so-much more. 

Looking for something closer to Delhi? Here's a list of online home bakers in Delhi that you could hit up for all your sweet cravings. And if nothing else works, whip yourself some desserts using these basic baking ingredients and DIY baking mixes that you can order online and make something yourself!