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11/05/2026
4 Ingredients Scones!
Kicking off our simple and sweet recipe series with Tim Tam scones. Homemade, a little rustic, made with love…exactly how scones should be.
Recipe from and we absolutely loved them.
Swipe and save this recipe 🫶🏽
What’s next? comment your requests x
07/05/2026
The girls that get it, get it 😏🤏
07/05/2026
Who knew lemonade + = the most perfect sweet treat?! 🍋🍪
All credit to for this genius recipe from their cookbook 🤎
INGREDIENTS:
🍪 5 Arnott’s Tim Tam Originals
🥣 4 cups self-raising flour
🥛 300ml thickened cream
🥤 300ml lemonade
🍓 Whipped cream + strawberries, to serve
METHOD
1) Preheat oven to 200°C and line a tray with baking paper.
2) Roughly chop the Tim Tams and set aside.
3) In a jug, combine cream + lemonade.
4) Add flour to a large bowl, pour in the cream mix and stir with a butter knife until it starts coming together. Add the Tim Tams and stir gently.
5) Tip onto a floured surface, knead gently, then pat into a 3cm thick disk.
6) Cut out rounds with a 5cm cutter, pop on the tray and bake 10–12 mins until golden.
7) Cool, split in half, top with whipped cream + strawberries 🍓
Save this one for the next time your sweet tooth kicks in, happy baking!!
05/05/2026
The sweetest fairy garden cake for a very special first birthday 🧚♀️✨
03/05/2026
Leave us your CRAZY theories of what went wrong 🤦♀️💝😳
29/04/2026
Dare I say this is an understatement 🍰
Comment if you agree!
27/04/2026
POV your bf of FIVE years forgets your anniversary and shows up with a “forgive me” cake… would he be forgiven? 😬🎂
boyfriends
27/04/2026
The Shay’s Bakes team is growing and I am looking for the perfect assistant baker to join us 🎂
This is a creative, hands on role for someone who already has baking and decorating experience and wants to be part of something really exciting.
What you’ll be doing 👩🍳
Cake decorating, piping & clean finishing
Assisting with baking & order prep
Recipe testing & new flavour development
Bringing beautiful, delicious desserts to life
You might be the one if you 💫
Have baking & decorating experience
Love aesthetics & have an eye for detail
Are reliable, organised & efficient
Genuinely love getting creative in the kitchen
The details 🍰
Sydney-based 3 days a week, 4-5 hours per shift
Competitive hourly rate
To apply, email us at [email protected] with your resume and photos of your work.
Not sure if this is for you? Send us a DM and let’s chat 👇
21/04/2026
Full time sweet treat lovers hands UP 🙌🏼 Especially when it’s homemade in under 30 minutes, recipe posted!
16/04/2026
K-Pop Demon Hunters but make it cake 💜🎂
14/04/2026
Do you know what K-Pop Demon Hunters is? After a few inspo photos and a bit of googling, I made a K-pop inspired 5th birthday cake and here’s how it turned out! 💜🎤
kpopparty demonhunters kidscakeideas shaysbakes kpopdemonhunters
10/04/2026
And just like that you’ve got a cake they will NEVER forget 💜
K-pop demon hunters, unicorns, whatever they’re obsessed with, we’ll make it happen 🤍
DM to order your custom cake!!
08/04/2026
y2k inspired cake… say less 💿✨
I love when cake orders come through and you guys get so creative with your themes, colours and patterns, it’s so much fun
This one is giving if 2000s internet aesthetic was a cake… should I be putting this on my MySpace top 8? 💋
07/04/2026
Every celebration deserves something special 🎂 From first birthdays to sweet moments, these are a few of our recent favourites 💛
Got something coming up? Let’s create your next celebration cake 🫶
04/04/2026
Happy Easter 🐣
Hope you’re all having a lovely time with your families and enjoying a little extra sweetness over the long weekend 💛
Love & Sugar,
Shay x
02/04/2026
Lets decorate the most gorgeous baptism cake for a sweet little one’s special day 🤍
Want a custom cake for your next celebration? DM me to order! 🎂
01/04/2026
A jellycat... but make it cake 🎂🍓
Honestly, this might be one of the cutest requests I’ve ever had!
Tell me... how did I do? 👇
sydneybaker
31/03/2026
POV: Someone sent you this and now you HAVE to make them 👀
Just dropped the full recipe on our page for these 4-ingredient mini egg pods!
Go grab the recipe and report back 🫶 What are we making next?
30/03/2026
Make these 4 ingredient mini egg pods this Easter!
Ingredients:
- Ready-made cookie dough
- Caramel Top ‘n’ Fill
- Whittaker’s chocolate
- Mini speckled eggs
Method:
- Cut cookie dough into discs and press into a muffin tray
- Bake for 5 minutes — not fully cooked!
- Press a hole in the centre with the end of a rolling pin
- Spoon in your caramel
- Pour over melted chocolate
- Top with mini speckled eggs and pop in the fridge to set
Save this for Easter! 🐣
27/03/2026
Turning ONE never looked so sweet!
26/03/2026
When your entire aesthetic is hot pink, leopard print, and early 2000s nostalgia... this is what happens 🩷🐆
24/03/2026
We’ve lost count of how many hours we’ve spent watching piping videos and we have a feeling you have too... right? 🫣🎂
23/03/2026
I’M BACK 🎉 Your girl is officially back from maternity leave (kind of 🤭)
I will be taking orders again and I’m so excited to be back. I’ll be taking things slow as I learn to balance mum life and a business, but if you’d like to place an order, send us a DM 🤎
18/03/2026
Verdict is IN 🍫👀 Tried the viral Scotch Finger Caramel Slice so you don’t have to... except you really, really should. Full recipe is in my last post, check it out!!
17/03/2026
I’ve been seeing this viral Mini Scotch Finger Caramel Slice all over my feed and I had to try it for myself 👀
Full recipe below, save this one! 🍫
MINI SCOTCH FINGER CARAMEL SLICE
You’ll need:
🍪 1 box mini Scotch Finger biscuits
🍪 395g sweetened condensed milk
🍪 60g butter
🍪 2 tbsp golden syrup
🍪 180g milk or dark chocolate
🍪 1 tsp coconut oil
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 170°C fan forced. Grease and line a slice tin.
2. Place mini Scotch Finger biscuits face down into the tray.
3. Combine condensed milk, golden syrup and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 4. Stir for 8 mins until starting to bubble. Pour over biscuits and bake 10 to 12 mins until golden. Cool completely.
5. Melt chocolate and oil together in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
6. Pour over the slice and refrigerate for 20 mins until set.
7. Flip onto a chopping board, peel back the paper and cut into it.
8. Try not to eat the whole thing 🙃
Save this one, it’s a keeper! 🤍
Address
St Mary’s
Sydney, NSW
For those traveling to St Mary's in Sydney, there are several options for getting there:
Public Transport:
1. Take a train to St Mary's Station and then walk to your destination.
2. Use the bus services that stop near St Mary's and walk from the nearest bus stop.
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1. If driving, take the M4 motorway and exit at the St Mary's interchange.
2. Follow signs towards St Mary's and find parking in one of the nearby parking lots or on-street parking areas.
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What people say
Shay's Bakes in St Mary's, Sydney is a delightful bakery and dessert restaurant that caters to all your sweet cravings for any occasion or event. With a passion for creating delectable treats, Shay's Bakes is a must-visit spot for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Their social media posts showcase their dedication to their craft, with Shay proudly sharing her creations and inviting customers to explore the world of desserts through her website. The mention of vintage cakes hints at a nostalgic touch that adds an extra layer of charm to the offerings at Shay's Bakes.
Whether you're looking for a special cake for a celebration or simply want to treat yourself to something sweet, Shay's Bakes has got you covered. Their commitment to quality and creativity shines through in everything they do, making them a standout destination in St Mary's for all things dessert.
Visit Shay's Bakes in St Mary's or check out their website to indulge in some truly delicious treats that are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more.
