About
We bake lighter, feel-good cakes so you can enjoy something sweet any day of the week.
Lighter bakes. Familiar comforts. Made for real life.
At Mariella’s, we believe sweet treats should make you feel good, not weighed down. Our bakes are made for the moments when you want something comforting and delicious, but still light enough to fit into a balanced lifestyle. No fuss, no guilt, no complicated rules. Just clever, comforting recipes with a gentler touch.
Founded by Mariella Heyn, this little bakery began as a kitchen-table experiment: could the classics we all love, like crumbles, traybakes and soft sponges, be made lighter without losing what makes them special?
The answer was yes.
What started as personal curiosity has grown into a much-loved collection of lighter comfort bakes enjoyed across the UK. These are treats designed for real life, for people who want something sweet and satisfying, usually just for themselves, and something that fits naturally into their day.
Today, Mariella’s is a home for reimagined favourites: bakes full of flavour, often packed with fruit or whole ingredients, with smart swaps and sugar alternatives used where they make sense. Always comforting, always satisfying, simply lighter.
Quick Facts
250,000+
Happy Clients
Our lighter cakes have been enjoyed by thousands of happy customers.
30+
Products
Choose from more than 30 products, including vegan options, cakes, spreads, jams and bake-at-home mixes.
50+ Tonnes
Veggies
More than 50 tonnes of vegetables have gone into our cakes and bakes, including tofu, beetroot and sweet potato.
A Note From Mariella
Hello, I’m Mariella. I’m a mum of two, a lifelong dessert lover, and the person behind every recipe you see here.
My love for baking comes from childhood. I grew up in a kitchen where simple things like warm apples or a good crumble topping brought everyone together. Those moments shaped the way I think about food.
As I got older, I found myself wanting bakes that still felt comforting, but didn’t leave me feeling heavy or like I’d overdone it. I wanted something that worked with the way I lived. Not diet food, not restrictive or joyless, just lighter baking that still tastes like a proper treat.
That idea guides everything I make.
These recipes are for people who want a little sweetness after dinner, for anyone who counts calories but still loves flavour, and for those who want a treat that feels good in every sense.
If that’s you, welcome. You’re exactly who I bake for.
Who We've Worked With
Looking Ahead
Mariella’s is growing, but the heart stays the same: bakes that feel familiar, comforting and delicious, just lighter and more thoughtful.
The new website is the start of a fresh chapter, filled with new recipes, behind-the-scenes notes and more ways to enjoy classic treats in a way that fits the way you live.
Thank you for being here.
– Mariella Heyn
