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    vegan chocolate biscoff cake
    Kay K.

    absolutely delicious, creative, sweet-but-not-too-sweet goodies! the vegan selection is consistent and not an afterthought like you can tell it is in some bakeries. absolutely loved the vegan chocolate biscoff trifle, it made me want to try everything that cat bakes because you know it's all going to be that level of good!

    Agnes D.

    If i can rate this 10, i would!! I was so excited when we found out that they sell Malasadas on Fridays. Glad i called first to inquire Oct 23. I spoke with the owner, Cat, who was super pleasant and accomodating on the phone. So, she told me that it us online ordering at least a couple days before and pick up at the Paper Moon cafe. Since i was calling that friday morning, there was no way i thought that we'd be able to do our traditional wedding anniversary celebration that involves eating malasadas. I shared with her that we would notmally be in Hawaii at Leonard's eating our favorite malasadas on our anniversary. I thought we would have to break the tradition.... Until.... she had offered to make an exception and make us some so we can pick it up the next day, our anniversary!!! As you all can imagine, i was ecstatic and smiling from ear to ear!! How can this angel just be so sweet and do that for us... we are so forever grateful! Even though we couldn't make this trip to HI this year due to covid, we managed to bring HI here and still celebrate. It was just so special! Thank you again, Catherine, for your kindness and consideration... for making those delicious malasadas with LOVE! They are soooo perfect!!!

    Best Malasadas in the Bay
    Jason O.

    Every year my family takes a Hawaii trip and the first thing we do is grab Leonard's Malasadas. Sadly that won't be happening this year but I was ecstatic to see Muchjoy Bakehouse serving up FRESH ones on Fridays 2 miles away from me. I got a box of 12 for myself and stupidly left it unchecked on the kitchen counter. I came back 20 minutes later and all but 4 were gone! There's only 3 of us in the house so unless there's a parasite living underneath the property they are good enough to stuff 4 in your mouth under 20 minutes. The 4 I ate were fantastic. I saved 1 for the next day (admire my willpower) and just 15 seconds in the microwave with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is divine. Myself, roommates, and the parasite are all fans of these malasadas.

    Look at that strawberry pie!
    Rhee K.

    I found Muchjoy when they participated in #BakersAgainstRacism. A local baker using their talents to raise money and awareness towards social justice? I knew I had to try. I ordered their Orange Zest Chocolate scones and fell in love. Cat, the owner, is truly talented. You can tell she uses quality ingredients and that she truly cares about each of her bakes. When my birthday came around I ordered the strawberry pie. It sucked to have a birthday in Covid times away from my friends, but Cat's pie made me feel like I was on a sweet summery picnic! It was a real highlight of my day! I can't wait to try more of her goods!

    Hokkaido Milk Bread Cross Section!
    Angela N.

    I get rightfully extra excited anytime Cat is back in the baking business because my husband and I absolutely adore her baked goods!! This time we ordered her Power Muffins (tried and true and loved again and again in our household!) and her Hokkaido Milk Bread (I generally hate dense bread but something about this one paired with a delicious fruit jam or Nutella and bananas or *gasp* cookie butter(!!!) is just absolute perfection. Please support your small businesses always but ESPECIALLY in these times and please know that Cat partners with local nonprofits and coalitions in the Bay Area to support the community so baked goods for a great cause, what more could you ask for??? Looking forward to our next order as we attempt to try everything on her menu :D

    Malasadas
    Judy M.

    I've tried many of her baked goods, my faves are the Malasadas and the cakes so far (sorry no photos) :( But that Matcha frosting with dark chocolate cake is just delicious. I'd like to try all the other flavors! I was able to request and order a special cake, matcha frosting on matcha cake for a birthday celebration and Cat was able to fulfill that request. I also just love her simple yet understated recycle-friendly all paper packaging, and presentation as well. Thank you for all the treats! Thanks to Much Joy Bakehouse for providing a chance for us to participate in the fundraiser towards the Hero tent as well as satisfy our sweet tooth!

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