"You're Living My Dream": SA Woman Lives Childhood Dream at Famous Carlos Bakery in the US
- A South African woman visited the famous Carlos Bakery made popular by Cake Boss, capturing the moment in a TikTok that quickly gained attention
- Her nostalgic connection to the show and her excitement in the store resonated with viewers, especially those who grew up watching Buddy Valastro
- The viral TikTok clip sparked fun conversation and pride among South Africans online, who wished to be her for a day
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South Africans loved watching one of their own step into a nostalgic TV landmark and enjoy a dream many quietly held.
Source: TikTok
A young South African woman in the United States recently visited the iconic Carlos Bakery, best known from the TLC reality show Cake Boss. Her video, posted on 13 September 2025 by TikTok creator @teletuby.21, shows her exploring the store made famous by Buddy Valastro. She travelled to the bakery, captured her experience, and reflected on how watching the show growing up has now led her to step into the very shop she once only saw on screen. The moment was deeply meaningful as she playfully repeated the opening lines Buddy used to say, highlighting how her love for the show guided her to the bakery in person.
The visit taps into warm nostalgia for many South Africans who grew up watching Cake Boss. The shop’s massive cake displays and quirky made-to-order creations captivated viewers, especially 90s babies who remember the imaginative designs Buddy crafted. Seeing a fellow South African walk through the store, interact with the well-known displays, and taste one of the popular desserts brought a sense of familiarity and pride. It reminded many of the era when families gathered around the TV to watch the bakery team push the limits of food creativity.
Global nostalgia meets viral celebration
The TikTok video quickly made waves online, becoming a feel-good moment as it reached over 27,000 likes and drew more than 613 comments. It was widely shared as people reacted to seeing a South African living what many described as a bucket-list dream. The clip’s quick spread across timelines shows just how connected South Africans remain to certain parts of pop culture, especially those rooted in childhood memory. For a short moment, social media timelines felt like a reunion of cake lovers reliving their own memories.
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The comments show how enthusiastically many embraced the moment, while maintaining respect for the individual's privacy and experience. People expressed excitement about her experience and loved that she recited the iconic lines from the show. Others joked that she was living their dream and hoped they, too, might one day make the trip. Many felt proud to see her confidently exploring a space that once felt so far away. The video sparked joy and reminded South Africans that sometimes the dreams you had as a child are still worth chasing.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Mbalisto said:
“yho, I was going to ask for him shame. 😢”
Thoz wrote:
“That’s the only reason I would go to the USA, to explore all the food stalls I watch, like this one, all the restaurants from ‘Diners, Drive-ins and Dives’. 😃”
Zama said:
“You're living my dream, Nana. 🥹🩷”
Sipherenaymnisi wrote:
“Oh, man. 😭😭😭😭 TLC kids. 😭😭😭 I used to binge-watch it, yoh, for what reason I don't know. 🤣🤣 Because I don’t even have a passion for baking and I don’t even eat cakes at all.”
Dimakatso Moorosi asked:
“Kanti, it’s a real store!? 😱😳”
Cneigh Sgananda asked:
“Did you eat the cannoli? 🥺”
Chrissie wrote:
“I'm jealous of you, this was my favourite show 🥰🥰”
Q said:
“You've made it in life, babes.”
Check out the TikTok video below:
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