It always seems if I’m introduced at a party or event it goes something like… “This is Kristen… she’s the cake girl”

Honestly, I've always found it to be so endearing and funny, So I thought it would be the most appropriate name for my new dessert company... even though it's SO much more than just cake!

 

I was born & raised in Estacada, Oregon. After graduating from Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon in 2006 I moved to Las Vegas to pursue my career in the Pastry Arts. In my almost 20 years in Las Vegas I worked as a chocolatier at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, took on a position as head pastry chef for a local catering company, created elaborate custom cakes at “Freed’s Bakery”, started teaching cake & cookie workshops, and even opened my first award-winning custom cake studio & bake shoppe “Gimme Some Sugar”.

You might have even seen me on TV: VH1’s “Fabulous Life”, TLC’s “Sister Wives” and of course The Food Network’s “Halloween Wars: season 5”, "Ridiculous Cakes" and “Vegas Cakes” season 2.

I recently made the move back to Oregon, which is where this next chapter begins. As your new local cake girl, I will of course offer a selection of signature custom cakes, but also wow you with a collection of decorated cookies, french macarons, fancy brownies, and other fun & creative desserts !