cakebuds bakery

06/22/2026

Gotta catch ’em all… one slice at a time!

This Poké Ball cake brought some of the most iconic Pokémon together for one sweet adventure. From Pikachu and Togepi to the original starter trio, every detail was handcrafted to bring a little nostalgia to life.

Which Pokémon are you choosing as your starter?

06/19/2026

Lasagna? Pizza? Garfield doesn’t care… as long as there’s food involved. 🍕🐱

This colorful Garfield and Odie cake was made for a very special 7th birthday celebration! From Garfield’s signature sleepy expression to Odie’s goofy grin, every detail was handcrafted to bring these classic cartoon characters to life.

Happy 7th Birthday! Thanks for letting Cakebuds add a little comic-strip fun to your celebration. 🎉

06/15/2026

What are these two doing in LA together?! Fun things are always coming soon!

Chef T Timmy Norman | Cake Architect | Cakebuds Bakery

06/14/2026

Aged to perfection.

40 years of great stories, unforgettable memories, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. This wine-inspired celebration was topped with cascading grapes, cork details, and a gravity-defying pour that’s sure to be the centerpiece of the party.

Here’s to 40 years well worth celebrating, and to all the adventures still to come. Cheers!

06/12/2026

Reposting this beauty from a few years ago. Still one of my favorite wedding cakes!

We have so many amazing cakes to show you from this weekend but we must start off with this beauty! A 3 tier wedding cake with a gravity defying floating tier and fresh floral cascade and hanging topper!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to everyone who guessed correctly. 👏

It was, in fact, a giant stick of butter.

Made entirely from cake.

Sometimes the simplest objects are the most fun to recreate. There’s something satisfying about turning an everyday item into something completely unexpected.

06/10/2026

A blank canvas, a little imagination, and a lot of cake.

Any guesses where this one is headed?

06/07/2026

At the beginning of 2026, I wrote down a few goals that felt exciting, a little intimidating, and honestly, a little unlikely.

One was creating a cake for Survivor 50. ✔️

Another was creating a cake for Luke Combs. ✔️

Both of those goals are now memories I’ll never forget.

Today, I’m heading out for the next chapter of a dream that was also on that list. I can’t share the details just yet, but it involves stepping into a world I’ve wanted to be part of for a long time. Sometimes the opportunities you hope for arrive in ways you never expect.

This year has been a reminder that goals aren’t achieved overnight. They’re built through years of showing up, creating, failing, learning, and continuing anyway when nobody sees the work behind the scenes.

If there’s something you’ve been chasing, keep going. The timeline may not look the way you imagined, but progress is still progress.

Here’s to checking off goals, chasing new ones, and seeing where the next adventure leads.

✈️ On my way

06/05/2026

Soft blue, vintage piping, and timeless details.

There’s something special about a cake that doesn’t need bold colors or elaborate toppers to make a statement. The delicate swags, ruffles, and hand-piped details on this three-tier beauty bring a touch of elegance that feels both classic and fresh.

A reminder that sometimes the simplest designs leave the biggest impression.

06/04/2026

Some weekends leave you refreshed. Others leave you inspired. This one somehow managed to do both.

Our stay at felt like stepping away from the noise of everyday life and into a place where conversations lasted longer, laughter came easier, and connections felt genuine. From relaxing accommodations to some of the best food I’ve had in a long time, every detail made us feel welcome.

One of my favorite parts of the weekend was getting to connect with so many talented people from our region and learn more about the incredible things happening right here in our own backyard. We enjoyed amazing music from , watched a fly fishing demonstration from that may have officially turned my son and I into a fly fisherman, and had the opportunity to cook alongside the incredibly talented .chef.t —a true highlight of the trip.

As someone who spends a lot of time creating, it’s always refreshing to be surrounded by other passionate people who love what they do. The stories shared, the friendships formed, and the memories made are what I’ll remember most.

Grateful for the invitation, the hospitality, and the reminder that some of the best experiences happen when good people come together around great food, music, and community.

There will be more to share about this experience but for now I am soaking in this opportunity.



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