The Buttercream Mill

12/19/2025

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”
✨ And a new season is here. ✨

The Buttercream Mill is saying goodbye.

Many of you know my story, but for those who don’t—my baking journey began five years ago when a little boy showed up on our front porch. Foster care is not for the faint of heart, but for our family, it brought us the happiest, sweetest boy forever… and it sparked a calling that would change our lives.

In 2021, with very little baking experience beyond my kids’ birthday cakes, I started Bakeroos. That first year opened my eyes to a heartbreaking reality: there are children right here in Knoxville who have never received a birthday cake. Some even enter foster care on their birthday. I’ve received calls from caseworkers saying, “A child just entered the system—and today is their birthday. Can I get a cake made?” Just this year, Bakeroos has blessed over 250 children with the gift of a homemade custom birthday cake.

Yet, the Lord began to give me a bigger vision. What if Knoxville had a bakery that provided free custom cakes to vulnerable children? What if it was also a place that provided meaningful jobs for underprivileged women—a trauma-informed space for women who have experienced homelessness, trafficking, abuse, or incarceration? A place to learn a skill, build life skills, earn a paycheck, and experience the healing power of baking. A bakery that gives hope in 2 ways--through the process of baking AND through the end-product of baking!!!

It’s time.

While I can’t share all the details just yet, one thing I can promise is this: my baking isn’t going anywhere. If you want to follow along on this next chapter, I invite you to follow the Bakeroos social media page. Things will move slowly—but I know from experience that “God can do exceedingly abundantly more than all we can ask or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20)

Thank you, friends, for supporting The Buttercream Mill over the last two years. Thank you for trusting me with your celebrations, cheering this business on, and allowing me to grow something truly special. I am beyond grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. 💛

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday and if you haven't heard of Bakeroos, then you need to check it out. Birthday cakes are something we take for granted. I can tell you story after story of children right here in Knox county that have had multiple birthdays go by and not get a birthday cake. Bakeroos is on a mission to change that by providing FREE custom birthday cakes to children in need. Bakeroos is a nonprofit that relies on donations and volunteer bakers to make it happen! Would you consider donating on the Giving Tuesday to help us continue to give hope through birthday cakes? If you can't donate, please consider sharing about Bakeroos on your social media page (also on Instagram ). THANK YOU!!!!

We’ve set our sights high for 2026, more cakes, more moments of hope, more kids reminded they matter. 💛

Your $50 cake sponsorship this Giving Tuesday helps make it possible.

Join us in saying “yes” to more celebrations than ever before. 🎂✨

🫶🏼 Give via the link in our bio or through the fundraising button on this post!

11/18/2025

🍁✨Autumn vibes, all-spice cake, sweet and simple......perfect for a cozy backyard wedding!!!

11/14/2025

SOLD OUT!!!!🎄✨ CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE WORKSHOP ✨🎄

I’m so excited to announce our next buttercream workshop — and this one is full of holiday magic! Join me for a cozy, creative morning decorating cupcakes inspired by the beauty of the season.

🗓️ Date & Time: December 13th, 9–11 AM
📍 Location: Cultivate Coffee & Flowers

🎟️ Only 8 seats available!
I keep class sizes small so everyone gets personalized instruction and plenty of time to perfect their designs.

✨ What’s Included:
✔️ All supplies provided — cupcakes, buttercream, and piping tools
✔️ A box of 6 stunning, Christmas-themed cupcakes YOU will decorate
✔️ A take-home workbook with my favorite recipes, buttercream tips, and detailed piping guides
✔️ Skills we’ll cover: How to pipe poinsettias, Christmas wreaths, and pinecones

💵 Cost: $125

🔗 Register via the link in my bio — payment is required to secure your spot. Invoices will go out soon!

📩 DM me with any questions — I can’t wait to create something festive and beautiful with you!

11/12/2025

🎄✨ It’s happening!! ✨🎄

I’m SO excited to announce my Christmas Cupcake Workshop is coming in December! 🧁❄️

We’ll spend a cozy, festive morning together decorating beautiful buttercream cupcakes — think poinsettias, wreaths, and all the holiday magic (I'm even bringing out the gold luster dust for these)! ❤️🌿

Registration opens Friday morning, and there are only 8 seats available — they always go FAST, so don’t wait once it’s live!

Grab your bestie, your mom, your favorite baking buddy — or tag someone you’d love to bring along for some Christmas fun! 🎁👩‍🍳

11/11/2025

✨ Golden birthday magic ✨
This Lambeth-style beauty was created to celebrate Palmer’s 4th (and golden!) birthday! Layers of funfetti cake wrapped in soft yellow and cream buttercream, finished with delicate gold butterflies for a sweet, whimsical touch 🦋💛
Happy Birthday Palmer!!!

11/04/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving Floral Cupcakes.....a sweet centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!
I still have availability!

✨ Flavors: Choose between Vanilla or All-Spice
🧁 Pricing: $75/dozen | $40/half dozen
📦 Pickup: Wednesday, November 26th, between 3–6 PM
📅 A limited number of orders will be available, so book now!

🌻 I also have other dates of availability for these Thanksgiving Floral cupcakes in November. Simply select the date you want for pickup in the order inquiry form and I'll be in touch to confirm availability.

When placing your order, please include in the notes section:
👉 “Thanksgiving Cupcakes” and your flavor choice (Vanilla or All-Spice).

Visit my website to submit an order inquiry at www.thebuttercreammill.com

11/01/2025

If cupcakes aren’t your thing, have your tried my buttercream-iced cookies?

These are hand-piped with buttercream blooms in rich fall tones — perfect for any gathering, gift, or cozy weekend treat.

🌸 $45 per dozen for floral cookie designs
📅 Our fall calendar is filling up fast — don’t wait to secure your spot for November and beyond!

Visit the website to submit an order inquiry at www.thebuttercreammill.com

10/30/2025

🎃🧁 Fall Cupcake Workshop Fun! 🍂✨

Things might look a little messy and chaotic during our 2-hour workshops… but that’s where all the creativity and learning happen!
Our Fall Cupcake Workshop this past Saturday was packed with laughter, buttercream, and some seriously amazing piping skills.

Just look at these gorgeous cupcakes the students created — they absolutely nailed those fall floral designs! 🌻🍁💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun-filled class and thanks to Cultivate Coffee & Flowers for a wonderful workspace.

Keep an eye out — for the first time EVER, I will be doing a Christmas Cupcake Workshop!🎄🎅
You won’t want to miss it.

Tag a friend who’d love to come decorate with you!!

10/27/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving Floral Cupcakes 🍁

Celebrate the season with these hand-piped buttercream floral cupcakes— a sweet centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!

✨ Flavors: Choose between Vanilla or All-Spice
🧁 Pricing: $75/dozen | $40/half dozen
📦 Pickup: Wednesday, November 26th, between 3–6 PM
📅 A limited number of orders will be available, so book now!

🌻 I also have other dates of availability for these Thanksgiving Floral cupcakes in November. Simply select the date you want for pickup in the order inquiry form and I'll be in touch to confirm availability.

When placing your order, please include in the notes section:
👉 “Thanksgiving Cupcakes” and your flavor choice (Vanilla or All-Spice).

Visit my website to submit an order inquiry at www.thebuttercreammill.com

10/25/2025

GBBO Dessert Week Challenge!! I chose to do the Basque Cheesecake.

This is a Maple Cinnamon Basque Cheesecake topped with candied maple pecans.

For those that don't know, the Basque cheesecake is NOT a New York-style cheesecake. It originated in the 1990's in Spain. It does not have a crust and it is known for having a caramelized, almost burnt-looking color, withe a custard-like center.

10/19/2025

If I haven't said it lately.....I have some AMAZING customers!!! I love friends that support friends, and when one of my customers called me saying her friend was dying for some birthday cupcakes from The Buttercream Mill, we made it happen.
Aren't these cupcakes dreamy? I LOVE the dark purples and the blue thistle together.