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OUR SERVICES
Cottage bakery turning your ideas into sweet realities. We create bespoke cakes, cupcakes, and treats for weddings and other life's sweet moments.
ABOUT THE BAKER
In my past life, I'm certain I was a a chef of sorts. In this life, I am a full-time Accounting Professional that loves to travel the world. Hi! My name is Thao (pronounced with a silent H). I've been baking on and off as a hobbyist since 2011. My very first bake was a vanilla cake with strawberry filling, covered in fondant. A bit ambitious, but it didn't turn out bad. I enjoyed the process. I don't come with a special story. I bake because I love it and it is an outlet for me to share the creative and artistic side of me. It doesn't hurt that I also have a sweet tooth and am a big foodie. My waist line proves it.
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Self-taught, I've read countless pastry books, watched tons of videos, completed several training courses, and have tried many recipes before I developed my own. My inspiration comes from watching The Great British Bake Off, Cake Boss, Cupcake Wars, Cake Wars, and especially European and Korean cafe vlogs. I am a lover of all desserts, but mostly desserts that are not toothachingly sweet. My dream is open my own bakery cafe one day. In the meantime, I am a part-time home-baker working out of my home kitchen during the weekends.
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Sweet Lake is a cottage food business is licensed by the Orange County Environmental Health agency. As a part of this licensure, I am also trained in food safety and handling.
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