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Stunning artisan chocolates and cakes in a constant array of new and unique flavours is what you can expect from Bakedown Cakery. The creative and very talented Jen Lo is the steam powering this gorgeous and delicious business. Jen's attention to detail and eye for style shines through with everything she creates. Here's a little about Jen's sweet story and some wonderfully honest and open insight into coping with the highs and lows of small… Read more

Self-confessed workaholic Beck Hemmingway's fond childhood memories of baking with her Grandma, along with a contented first baby saw her love for baking morph into a successful cake business of her own Caked By Beck. Here Beck shares with us her story and how she manages to keep her workaholic self in check.1. How did your cake/sweets/business journey begin?I grew up on a rural property and my Grandma lived on the same grounds... I spent a… Read more

If you're looking for a simple way to give your chocolates and sweet treats a professional, stylish finish Chocolate Transfer Sheets are for you. Use them to create beautiful decorations for cakes, cookies, desserts, and to easily personalise your products to suit your customer's needs. There are so many uses for Chocolate Transfer Sheets you'll be questioning why you have not thought of them sooner. In this article, we focus on their application… Read more

Something a little different this month for our featured customer. Pascal Menezes from The Red Balloon Candy Artsian - master candy craftsman, reveals a little about how he became a "candy artisan". The sweet making process in this traditional candy making business is truly fascinating and the sweets they hand craft clearly evoke shear joy and happiness.1. How did your sweets/business journey begin?I managed to be in the right place at the right… Read more

Amy Rutherford of Cakes by Amy Rutherford is the purple locked lass taking the Dubbo, NSW cake world by storm - one delicious cupcake at a time. If you've seen any of Amy's Insta stories you'll know she is one passionate, bubbly and talented cake maker. Here Amy shares with us a little of her back story and some healthy insights into how she keeps small business burnout at bay. 1. How did your cake/sweets/business journey begin?… Read more

Each month we will feature one of our talented customers and share with you their story and tasty tips.Cake Crumbs - with Jackie from Jackie's Phenomenal Cakes1. What drew you to baking? I have always loved being in the kitchen, not so much savory but desserts and all baked goodies. My first big school project in year 6 was of a monastery and yip it was made from cake haha. I love the challenge of making cakes ... each one is different and I lo… Read more

Cake Crumbs - with Jodi from Sugar By Design AustraliaEach month we feature one of our talented customers and share with you their story and tasty tips. This months feature, Jodi Pender, is quite the character and clearly injects love and laughter into everything she creates. Jodi explained to us that her business is to help others achieve the cake creations they desire. In her words "I work predominantly as a decorator, cakes are a rarity f… Read more

Each month we will feature one of our talented customers and share with you their story and tasty tips.Cake Crumbs - with Cakes by Kyla1. How did your baking journey begin?I started baking my own cakes because my son had allergies. Then school friends started asking for cakes and it just grew from there. I never intended to be a cake maker. I was reluctant, but my husband just went ahead and put me on Facebook and it took off from there. I’ve alw… Read more

Each month we will feature one of our talented customers and share with you their story and tasty tips.Cake Crumbs - with Joanna from Lick the Spoon1. How did your baking journey begin?I have been baking since I was a little girl and I always wanted to become a pastry chef. As I got older, I steered into a different direction. My passion for baking remained strong and when I had my daughter I finally had the time to put my baking to the test. :)… Read more

Each month we will feature one of our talented customers and share with you their story and tasty tips.Cake Crumbs - with Jade Bockel from Melbourne Cookie CompanyHow did your baking journey begin?My baking journey began when I was planning my 10th birthday party. My dad bought me a kids party planning book and we used a template from that to made a flower cake. I always loved baking from then on and it was in my early 20’s I started watching you… Read more