Life & Work with Melanie Baker

Today we’d like to introduce you to Melanie Baker.

Hi Melanie, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started baking on a whim when I lived in New York. I started watching Ace of Cakes on Tv with Duff Goldman and was fascinated with what you could do with cake! We moved to California and I had my 2nd child I decided to start making their cakes and realized that I was really good at it! As I practiced and learned what worked and what didn’t I decided to open a business and sell to clients.

As I have grown with my skills it’s brought me amazing opportunities to be on Halloween Cake off -Monsters Wedding with Duff Goldman, on The Food Network, KTLA, and a winning Disney + Foodtastic Champion Star Wars episode!!!

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Life is not always smooth! I work as a Dental hygienist as well. I’ve been practicing for 18 years and have been in the field for 22 years. I try and juggle my family which included three busy kids and a wonderful husband, Girl Scouts, and any orders! Life always brings challenges and I am always up for a challenge.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a cake artist. I have been working with sugar for about 9 years. I am a self-taught baker and always eager to learn. I specialize in custom-printed macarons, sugar cookies, and all types of cakes. I do simple buttercream cakes for massive 10-foot Star Wars Ships! I am known for unique realistic cakes and structured cakes. I have all different types of clients that request German chocolate cake to a B-17 replica for a 100 yr WW2 vets birthday!

I am extremely proud of how far I’ve come. I’ve done multiple big network shows and even won Disney + Foodtastic Star Wars episodes!! Every opportunity I’ve had has been a true blessing. Being in a larger city and having a lot of competition I am extremely grateful to my loyal customers and new clients. I love creating a special edible piece of art that will forever be a memory.

If you want personalized treats and show-stopping cakes to wow your guests I am your artist.

Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
I learned that people love cake and cake made people happy! I had my best year during Covid. People wanted to have that special cake for their child even if it was only for a small family. It was wonderful knowing I was putting a smile on a child’s face during such a tragic time.

Pricing:

• Cakes start at $125
• Macarons start $3.50 +
• Custom Sugar cookies $5+
• Delicious 2.5 oz Chocolate chip cookies $3+
• Contact for other delicious treats

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.bakemeacakecali.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/melaniebaker_cakes

Image Credits
Bella Jeanne Photography