custom cakes & desserts

I began Lovejoy  Bakery  in  June  of  2019  because  I  loved  the  joy  that  baking  gave  me  and  wanted  to  share  my  creations.  Little  did I  know,  that  it  would  give  me  so  much  in  return.  The bakery  has  allowed  me  to weave   together,  my  passion  for  art,  my  love  of  plants  and  animals, my  most  cherished  memories  from  my  childhood  and  my  new  found  love  of   math  and  science.   Who  would  have  thought  those  word  problems  in  math would  finally  come in  handy!

My first food memories are of  baking with my  Grandmother. Among  other  things,  one  of my favorite  jobs  was to add ingredients to the stand mixer when prompted.  I was rewarded  with  a  batter covered beater  to  lick for my efforts.  My  favorite  of  all  was her  vanilla  cake.  It  is  the  inspiration  for  my  plant-based  version  of  vanilla  cake  and  I  can  still  remember  the  taste.

Baking  wasn’t  my  first  love.  I  much  prefered  cooking  over  baking.  It  was  hours  in  professional  kitchens,  getting  stuck  with  the  baking  tasks  that  I  learned  a  true  appreciation,  and  love  for  baking.  The  measuring,  weighting,  strict  instructions   along  with  the  waiting  game  intrigued  me .  What  used  to  be  chore,  became  a  challenge,  and  I’m  having  a  blast  challenging  myself   and   bringing  people  joy.

My  mission  is  simple,  create  delicious  and  beautiful  cakes  that  celebrate  all  life. 

 I specialize in artisan custom cakes,  cupccakes  and  other  desserts.  All  cakes  are  hand  made,  one  at  a  time. I will work with any allergens you may have and even special diets as much as possible. I’m always seeking new flavors, new combinations and different ways to make a product that tastes fantastic. Please feel free to inquire about any ideas you have that I can make come true!

I’m  a  native  Houstonian  and  I  moved  to  Austin  to  attend  The  Univeristy  of  Texas  and  received  my  undergraduate  degree  in  painting  and  drawing .   Later I  attended  graduate  school   at Stephen  F.  Austin  State  University  and  received  a   Master’s   Degree  in  sculpture  and  jewelry. 

After  many  jobs  and  careers,   I  attended  The  Natural  Epicurean  Culinary  School  to  further  my  knowledge  and  skills  in  vegan   and  vegetarian  cooking  and  baking.  I  currently  reside  in  East  Austin  with  my  husband  (and  high  school  sweetheart)  and  our daughter  who  is  headed  to California  for  college  in  the  fall.   When  I’m  not  baking,  I  enjoy  antiquing,  growing  flowers  and  vegetables  in  my  garden,  and  walking  the  trails  of  Town  Lake.