On the joy of cakes — It took baking twenty Milk Bar cakes to really convert me into this art form; once you get intimate with sixty layers of cake, cake soaks, cake fillings, cake crumbs, and decorating styles, you’re really in it – whether you like it or not. For me, cakes are a moment in time where the world takes a pause: a plate, a slice, a fork. It’s intimate. But, it’s also grand. Once you zoom out from staring at the cake crumbs, there’s the rest of the cake, the party, the friends, and the celebration around it. It’s special.
On the art of cakes — It’s an art form. To create such soft layers, design for texture, and the eye for decor. Many elements and decisions along the way that elevate and complicate: the grit and weight of flour choice, the infusions and blends in the buttercream, the softness of curd and pastry cream, the smear of a pastry knife and the drop of a flower petal, the zest from an orange and the bitterness from cocoa nib. Each decision, a stroke on the canvas.
On celebrating with cakes — fill out the form below to submit an inquiry. I will circle back with you as soon as I can.
CAKE ORDERS ARE CLOSED FOR 2024
Please note that I won’t be taking any cake orders for 2025 yet either.
This page will be updated once I am ready to take on more cake orders.
If you have a special event or idea that you really want to work with me on and are willing to pay higher fees,
please send me an email at saltedrye@gmail.com. Let’s chat about it!