Mama Bears Cake Bar opening second bakery in Ipswich

Rebecca Cockett first launched Mama Bears Cake Bar nearly five years ago after the birth of her daughter. 

"I was struggling with postpartum depression and baking became my therapy," said Mrs Cockett. 

Rebecca Cockett is owner of the bakery (Image: Mama Bears Cake Bar)

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Just over two years ago, the firm's first bricks-and-mortar bakery opened in the High Street in Saxmundham and stands out with its pastel pink exterior. 

"We were so lucky through Covid," said Mrs Cockett. "We were considered a food delivery service so could stay open. It was amazing for everyone". 

The bakery serves a range of sweet treats (Image: Mama Bears Cake Bar)The bakery serves made-to-order birthday and celebration cakes, as well as a range of other sweet treats and drinks. 

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In Saxmundham, customers can order for delivery or can sit in the shop and enjoy "everything sweet" alongside a tall glass of bubbles, as the bakery is fully licenced to serve an array of prosecco and wine. 

Mama Bears Cake Bar is known for its pink exterior (Image: Mama Bear Cake Bar)Mama Bears Cake Bar will be expanding to a second location in The Walk in Ipswich, with work hoping to begin soon.

Speaking about the expansion, Mrs Cockett said: "It's all of my dreams come true.

"You can't go wrong with a pretty pink bakery. It just makes everyone happy."

The Ipswich bakery will just be for takeaway and delivery of made-to-order celebration cakes and plans to be open by December.