About Cake & Kale In Hamilton, Ontario
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Hi cakers!
I’m Katie, the Gal (And Founder) behind Cake & Kale. I’m so glad you’ve found my little cake-obsessed corner of the internet. I absolutely love baking, and I always have. When I was a kid, my mom would make homemade cookies or cakes instead of buying storebought, and my dad had a hand for designing the most artistic cakes. Me and my 3 siblings would look forward to our birthday cakes every year because they would be so creative, so beautiful, and so us. It made us feel so special and loved.
When I got a bit older, I started baking things from scratch for fun. It started as a stress-reliever: I would procrastinate finishing that English essay at 3 a.m. by making a batch of oh-my-god-how-much-chocolate-can-I-fit-in-here cookies. I slowly became the friend who always brought dessert to BBQs, made birthday cakes, and had a plate of brownies ready to devour.
Even though I worked a few different corporate jobs, I would always bake on the side–for myself, or a few orders here and there for family and friends. When I realized I got so much more fulfillment from baking than I did from my day-job, I knew it was time to make the jump. And now, 5 years later, I’m a full time entrepreneur and baker. I LOVE my job, and I love that I get to make cakes that make you and your family and friends feel special and loved, just like my parents did for me when I was younger.
I really do think that a good piece of cake or delicious dessert can make you feel better, no matter what kind of day you’ve had. Or it can help make a celebration or good day, that much sweeter. I love baking and creating your custom desserts, but even more, I love knowing that I get to be a part of sometimes, that I get to spread love and joy through food, and that you love the cakes just as much as I do.
You may be wondering about the “Kale” side of the business. And before you ask: no, there is no kale in the cakes or desserts! I actually worked in the natural health industry for over a decade and during that career, learned to love food and realize how good food could make my body feel. But I also realized how demonized the diet industry could paint food: “good” foods or “bad” foods. When the truth is, food is neutral. Food is food. Some food makes our bodies feel good, other food makes our souls feel good. I love cake, and I also love a kale salad. I eat both. And I think you should, too. You can have your cake and eat your kale, too.
I also started this business at the same time as going through school to be a nutritionist. I had dreams of being part cake baker, part nutritionist. My cake business took off so quickly, and then I also had 2 boys in the last few years, and my time for nutritionist school was non-existent. SO until I open those books again, I’m here for all your caking needs, and will maybe one-day also be here for your nutritionist needs. But remember: food is food. If you love it, eat it. If it makes you feel good, enjoy it. And eat the damn cake.
Looking For Cake?
If you’re looking for a cake or desserts for a wedding, birthday, special occasion or just a regular Monday (sometimes Mondays are hard, okay?), check out my gallery, testimonials, and contact me for a quote.
If you’re looking to enjoy fresh-baked scones delivered to your door on a sunday morning: I’ve got you covered there, too. My Scone Subby page here has all that info for you.
If you want to just hang out, drink wine, talk about mental health or Harry Potter, or learn more about me, head on over to my Instagram or shoot me an email. I’m always happy to chat!