Taste la dolce vita
BISCOTTI DI DEBORA
I’ve always had a sweet tooth, but most importantly, I’ve always been curious about the amazing art of patisserie. I baked my first cake when I was 4, because “I wanted cake now!” (clearly) but also because I wanted to recreate that magic that my mum seemed to be able to do: by combining eggs, sugar, flour and butter, the result she would get was such a spectacular thing (at that time, it was just a plain white sponge in the shape of a ring -a “ciambellone” for the Italian speakers- but to me it was the most delicious source of happiness I could think of – well maybe together with getting a puppy).
Growing up I spent a lot of my free time reading cookery books, trying to learn, discover and unveil the secrets of the art of patisserie. I would go to one of the local patisseries, indulge in one of those sweet work of arts, marvel at joy that the combination of flavors and textures would cause within me at every mouthful, and then try to understand how they had achieved such a result, and how I could possibly reproduce it. My closest friends used to say that in those moments I had a sparkle in my eyes, sometimes they even tried to catch it on camera!
The chance to finally enter the magical world of patisserie and to learn the secrets hidden in the Laboratori di Pasticceria , the kitchens where pastry chefs would give life to it all, came unexpectedly one summer, with a summer placement (that became a permanent job) in the production kitchen of a family run patisserie, located in a village in Piedimont, a region in the North West of Italy, among the Alps close to France.
I loved every moment I spent in that kitchen. I learnt how to make things from scratch: how to make marzipan starting from whole almonds, how to make puff pastry with a thousand layers, how to make the lightest choux pastry and the colourful shiny fondant that would cover the tradional “bignole”, and thousands more.
Then I moved to Cambrdge and I simply couldn’t stop myself. I started baking biscuits (in Italian “biscotti”) in my “student accommodation” flat in an attic of one of the cbg colleges, and shared them with friends and colleagues.
The rest is history and here I am now, an established business, with a commercial kitchen set up in a Business Unit just outside of Cambridge. I have won awards, worked with Fortnum and Mason’s, had my own market stalls, and I now work closely with local catering businesses, restaurants, cafes and delis.
The art of making cakes will never cease to fascinate me. I can’t describe the satisfaction that I get in creating new recipes, learning new tecniques, risking new combinations until they work and give me that “magic” feel.
And the amazing joy that I get when I see someone else tasting my creations and seeing that sparkle in their eyes that means: yes, they like it, yes they are happy.
So ultimately this is why I make cakes: because it makes me happy, and because I hope it will make you happy too!
Debora Bonnes
My name is Debora Bonnes and I am a baker based in Cambridge. Creating a cake for a celebration brings me great joy and I am never happier than when I am busy in our Italian bakery on the outskirts of Cambridge.
I have experience catering for any occasion on a variety of scales, including corporate functions, weddings and parties. I can create bespoke custom cakes or cater for large events and have years of experience in both.
Most importantly, every single one of my cakes are utterly delicious!
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What People Say
I have worked with clients across Cambridge, London and beyond, catering an assortment of events – from May Balls at Cambridge University Colleges such as Trinity, Gonville & Caius, Magdalene and St. Edmund’s, to events at the Open University.
I’ve supplied cakes to Fortnum & Mason’s, Cambridge Assessment, The Judge Business School and many other organisations. I’m flexible, affordable and reliable.
Sebastian Barker2023-07-07Amazing cakes every time I order one. The best in Cambridgeshire
Sarah Dicken2023-07-05We have bought many different cakes and sweet treats from Debora over the years and every single one has been of exceptional quality and taste. Highly recommend!
Mélodie2023-06-29I wanted at all costs a croquembouche for my wedding and found Debora who agreed to deliver in our area. I was really looking forward to it and it didn't disappoint! Not only did it look absolutely beautiful, it also tasted so good! Everybody loved it and it was by far my favourite thing to eat on the day. I wish we ordered a bigger one as there were no leftovers! Communication was very easy in the run-up to the wedding thanks to Alison. Thank you so much!!!
Sandra Crane2023-06-25Fabulous pavlovas thank you
Silvia Bonomo2023-06-11We ordered a “sette veli” (seven veils) cake for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was delicious: you could really taste the hazelnut and the dark chocolate. Debora and the team were very helpful and accommodating during the ordering process, definitely recommended!
Giuseppe Tedesco2023-06-06We order our wedding cake and it has been a great success! It was not only looking fantastic but it also tasted amazing!!! So good!! Thanks once again Debora for such a beautiful and exquisite cake!!
Natasha B2023-05-01An unfortunate experience where the cakes contained alcohol and no information was provided in the description to this effect. Unfortunately, my attempt to communicate to the owner the importance of providing sufficient information especially on contentious ingredients such as alcohol was met with defensiveness, rudeness and a lack of cultural sensitivity. P.s. 12 tiny cakes for £19 is ridiculous. As much as I wanted to support a local business, this product is not worth the cost.
Edward Ramirez2023-03-27Amazing quality cake! Not too sweet and very fresh :) I will be back!
Roberta Sperandio2023-03-23Debora is a fantastic baker! We now order from her for every special occasion and it’s always a delight to eat her creations
Uge2023-02-15Delicious cakes! Highly recommend the chocolate mimosa (only one i have tried so far). Bought one for my brothers birthday, loved it so much we bought another one for my uncles birthday. Only problem is that it isn't in london …. yet. Hopefully one day 🤞🏻