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The Whipped Baker

4.4(656 reviews on Google)

The Whipped Baker was founded by Frances and Aaron Cooper, with Frances having a passion for decorating cakes since she was 17. Renowned for their extraordinary donuts, custard slices, and home-baked goods, they operated a popular cafe in Tauranga's Historic Village before closing on December 23, 2024 The Whipped Baker, founded by Frances and Aaron Cooper, was a beloved Tauranga artisan baker

“The Whipped Baker was celebrated for its extensive range of baked goods, with a particular focus on decadent and beautifully decorated donuts.”

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Their Story

The Whipped Baker was founded by Frances and Aaron Cooper, with Frances having a passion for decorating cakes since she was 17. The business began its journey selling bread at markets around 2006, a time coinciding with a recession. The evocative name, 'The Whipped Baker,' was conceived one night…

What They Make

Donuts

  • including cream-filled raspberry
  • lemon curd
  • salted caramel
  • Snickers flavors
  • and 'injected donuts'

Scones

  • e.g.
  • Cheese
  • Date and Orange
  • Gluten Friendly Vegetarian Savoury
  • Cheese and Onion
  • Vegetarian Savoury with Spinach
  • cheese
  • red onion
  • pumpkin
  • and roasted capsicum

Pies

  • e.g.
  • Mince and Cheese
  • Steak and Cheese
  • Butter Chicken

Savouries

  • e.g.
  • Mince
  • Spinach and Feta
  • Bacon
  • Cheese
  • Tomato

Other

  • Custard Slices
  • various Slices (e.g., Salted Caramel, Nana's Fudge, Ginger Crunch, Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate
  • Gluten-friendly options like Snickers, Lemon Blueberry, Raspberry Lemon Chocolate Brownie, Date Caramel)
  • Muffins
  • various cakes and pastries. Savory items included Breakfast Benedict, savory paninis (e.g., Chicken and Cranberry), cheese toasts, salmon, and large plates (e.g., Butter Chicken on Rice). Beverages included Hot drinks (Latte, Flat White, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino, Long Black), Over-ice options (Iced Latte, Iced Chai), 'Freak Shakes,' Iced Coffee/Chocolate/Mocha with ice cream and cream, soft drinks, and kids' juices

More from The Whipped Baker

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Tauranga Farmers' Market

Bay of Plenty

Direct Sales

17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand

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