🍪 Bake with Brooki Faces Plagiarism Claims from RecipeTin Eats

The popular baking brand Bake with Brooki and its founder Brooki (Brooke Bellamy) are at the center of a recipe plagiarism controversy. Food blogger Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats has gone public with claims that several of her original recipes were copied in Brooki’s top-selling cookbook.

🧁 What is Bake with Brooki?

Bake with Brooki is the viral baking brand launched by Brooki (Brooke Bellamy), who rose to fame through her cookie recipes on TikTok and Instagram. She later opened Brooki Bakehouse, a bakery in Brisbane that quickly gained cult status.

In October 2024, Brooki released her debut cookbook under Penguin Random House, which became an instant hit with over 92,000 copies sold in six months.

⚠️ What is Brooki Accused Of?

Nagi Maehashi, the creator of RecipeTin Eats, says she discovered “remarkable similarities” between her original recipes and those found in Brooki’s cookbook.

Allegedly Copied Recipes:

• Caramel Slice

• Baklava

• And more, which Nagi says she's keeping confidential for legal reasons

The claim started when a reader alerted Nagi in November 2024. After her own review, she shared side-by-side comparisons on Instagram.

📝 Nagi says this is about “more than one recipe” — it’s a matter of creative work being taken without credit.

📚 What Did Bake with Brooki Publisher Say?

Penguin Random House, the publisher of the Bake with Brooki cookbook, has denied the allegations.

"Our client respectfully rejects your client’s allegations. The recipes were written by Brooke Bellamy."

Maehashi says she asked Penguin to either credit her, remove the recipes, or donate profits to charity. Instead, she received legal letters.

🤐 Brooki’s Response: Silence So Far

Despite multiple messages, Nagi says Brooki has not responded to her personally or publicly.

📉 Brooki turned off comments on her recent Instagram posts
💬 Older posts now show backlash from followers accusing her of plagiarism

There’s been no official statement from the Brooki Bakehouse team either.

🔄 What Has Changed in the Cookbook?

Nagi revealed that newer versions of the book now contain a different Caramel Slice recipe. However, other recipes she flagged remain unchanged.

“It’s disappointing to see my work still out there, credited to someone else,” she said.

💬 Nagi Maehashi Speaks Out

In a detailed Instagram post, Nagi explained why she took months before going public:

• She wanted legal clarity

• She needed time to emotionally process the situation

• She hoped to avoid public drama

But in the end, she felt the need to stand up for her work and call out the issue publicly.

🎥 Where It Stands Now

• Bake with Brooki remains active online and in stores

• The Brooki Bakehouse is still operating in Brisbane

• No legal case has been filed publicly—yet

• The food creator community is watching closely

📌 Final Thoughts

This controversy shines a light on a bigger issue in the world of food blogging and cookbook publishing: Who owns a recipe, and what counts as copying?

For now, fans of RecipeTin Eats are rallying behind Nagi, while supporters of Bake with Brooki are waiting to hear from Brooki herself.