Blended Bakes LLC

05/27/2026

silly goose macs for a sweet baby shower 🪿🍼

05/24/2026

Whenever I disappear on social media one of three things are happening…

1. I’m questioning if posting regularly is even worth it.
2. I’m overwhelmed with the noise social media brings into my life.
3. I am too busy to care.
Bonus #4 it’s a mixture of all these things 😭

Social can be exhausting and I never want it to compromise the quality of my work - trying to put together the perfect picture of my work or record a 10 second video because society has lost our ability to focus for more than 15-20 seconds. 😳😬

Remember it’s okay to take breaks even if you love your work and the vibe of sharing online. Breaks are necessary even from social & posting.

05/17/2026

I was told “Cinco de Mayo theme… but nothing too fancy.” 🌮😂

Meanwhile I’m over here creating mini tiny taco cupcake toppers out of white chocolate like this is completely normal behavior.

I meant to post these days ago but home bakery life has been nonstop lately and I still couldn’t let this set go unshared because honestly… these were way too fun to make. 🤍

Okay but seriously…which one are you grabbing first? The taco cupcakes or the cake? 👀

P.S. Bridesmaids is still one of my FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. This audio hits ✨

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

🎯 The fastest way to perfect your baking…temperature control!

I struggled with the consistency of my oven temp and often felt frustrated when I baked something at the same temperature and time and it still came out under or overcooked.

If you’re trying to improve your baking skills at home or in your business, using a baking thermometer is one of the easiest (and most overlooked) tools to level up your results. While most people focus on oven temperature, the real magic happens when you start tracking the internal and surface temperature of your baked goods. 🍞💡

Whether you’re baking bread, cakes, cookies, frosting, or filling, knowing when your bake is actually done helps you avoid underbaking, overbaking, and dry textures.

I’ve been using the infrared CDN thermometer sent to me by , and it’s a total game-changer. Placing it against a candy thermometer, just for comparison, I found the CDN infrared thermometer to be more accurate in assessing the temp. It’s simple, accurate, and takes the guesswork out of baking. 🙌🏾

✨ Here are some temps I’ve found work every time:
— Cake + Cupcakes: 190-200°F
— Italian Meringue Buttercream: 240°F before adding to egg whites, 70°F before adding butter
✨BONUS✨ Want your caramel soft and deep amber in color? Cook to: 338°F to 350°F

Home Bakery | Cincinnati | Baking Accuracy Tips

05/13/2026

Want more orders in your home bakery without burning out? 🔥
Here’s one simple shift that changed everything for me:
👉🏾 Prep your ingredients ahead of time.

It sounds small, but batching my prep has saved me hours every week, helped me stay consistent with orders, and made my kitchen way less chaotic.
If you’re running a baking business from home — this is your sign to start working smarter, not harder. 💡

What’s one tip that’s changed your workflow?👇🏾

05/12/2026

I said what I said…I REFUSE to bake anything Labubu.

They’re not cute—they’re creepy. Those toothy grins and goblin vibes clash with my sweet, polished kitchen energy.
If your brand is about elegance, clarity, and quality, this trend is not for you.

💥 Not every trend belongs in your frosting.
💡 Stick to what matches your aesthetic—& your values. Clients will love you more for it.

Tag a fellow baker who’s also over this trend.

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05/11/2026

She called me asking for a custom anniversary cake… then asked if I could do it for $25 👀

Sis, the INGREDIENTS alone cost more than that 😭 Full story in the video but let’s just say the conversation was a lot…🎂

Making cakes like this takes precision and the right tools, speaking of which, huge shoutout to for my newest kitchen obsessions!

My new submersible scale is waterproof AND rechargeable 😍 and their 4-event timer that counts up or down is a total game changer for baking. Full review coming soon but I am OBSESSED.

Go check them out! 🙌

05/10/2026

Most people think “Blended Bakes” is just about desserts. It’s not. 🤍

Our family is blended in more ways than one.

Removing barriers of race, embracing step-parent adoption, bridging age gaps, and building connection through love, family, and food.

Long before I knew what this business would become, I knew I wanted it to feel like home.

Warm, welcoming, beautifully imperfect, and full of comfort in whatever season of life someone is in.

This business was built during motherhood, surrounded by incredible women in my community, and inspired by the people who made me a mom in the first place.

So Mother’s Day will always feel a little extra special around here. 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours.

📸: ~ thank you for capturing this special moment during last year’s Blended Bakes food drive. ✨

05/06/2026

This week has felt heavier than I’ve wanted to admit.

It’s weird how sometimes we think nothing is changing…simply because it’s not happening in the timeline or way we expected it to.

Trying to remember that slower progress is still progress. 🤍

Have you ever realized something was working only after you stopped forcing it?

P.S. Ignore my dusty sweater it’s my favorite one to wear when making bread or decorating cakes (I happened to be doing both this day).

05/05/2026

She doesn’t even like sugar cookies. But she still tagged me for someone who needed them. 🤎

The reason why stopped me in my tracks…watch till the end.

What’s the nicest thing a customer has ever said to you or done for you? Drop it below 👇