The Mighty Baker

Octopus cake for my daughter’s 17th birthday 🐙🎂
Still wild to say she’s 17.

And somehow, in over 15 years of making cakes, this was my first octopus.

She loves keeping the figures from her cakes, so I built this one to last. The octopus is made from rice krispy treats, supported with wire, and covered in fondant so she can save it.

Chocolate brownie cake with milk chocolate ganache. Shared with friends and a lot of laughter.

Learned a lot making this. I already know what I’d do differently next time. That’s the point of trying new things. You refine as you go.

These are the cakes that mean the most. 💛

Provo Farmers Market. 2013–2014.
22 Saturdays in a row.

It was a whirlwind.
I worked a full-time 9–5 job during the week, then showed up every Saturday to sell. Fridays were pure chaos. Prep for days.

My wife helped make pounds and pounds of cookie dough. So thankful she helped me so much in the beginning of my business. And then the continued support over the coming years.
She and our two daughters would hang out with me at the market. It was truly a family affair. 💛

I learned fast.
Return customers. What sold. What didn’t.
I started marketing custom cakes right from the booth. Photos, conversations, connections.

By 2014, the numbers told the story:
• $15,300 – Custom cakes & dessert catering
• $4,500 – Farmers market sales

I had a website, but most of the business came from showing up consistently for 22 weeks.

That market changed everything. 🎪🍪