Do you need a smash cake for your child’s first birthday and smash cake photo session?
Here is a list of several local bakeries in the Decatur and Atlanta area that are owned and operated by moms.
Zen Baking
I met Kristina briefly when I was picking up some cupcakes from her. She was friendly and it was easy to strike up a conversation. When she spoke about baking, her passion behind her craft was apparent. I was able to taste several types of cupcakes and icing, and they were all delicious. My favorite was the strawberry buttercream icing and the chocolate cupcake. I was also fortunate enough to eat a few of her beautifully decorated sugar cookies. No question that I would recommend her to those looking for someone to make yummy and pretty baked good for a party.
Here is a little more about her.
“Hi, I'm Kristina Cesa. I'm a part time baker from Atlanta, Georgia, whose passion is crafting sweet treats.
Ever since I laid my hands on a hand me down, avocado green Easy-Bake Oven, I've was hooked! Over the course of my life, my love for baking has grown, reaching new heights while I was serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. While abroad, I found that if I wanted a taste of home, I just needed to make it myself... and so it began- cookies, cakes, pies, breads, even homemade bagels.... let's just say that my community really loved having me around.
Over the years I cultivated my craft and learned that it's a perfect way for me to de-stress.
Baking truly is my Zen!
Always made from scratch and fresh to order. I take extra care to make each of my creations the best they can be.”
Go to the Zen Baking website for more information and to order your smash cake (or cupcakes or cookies!)
Fat Kid Bakery
Eileen dropped off this sprinkle-topped blue smash cake for me. It was a banana cake with cream cheese frosting, a perfect combo for a baby’s first dessert. Not only did my one year old dig in and enjoy it, the rest of the family tasted it and gave rave reviews. The banana cake was flavorful and the cream cheese icing complimented it well. We would definitely order again from her when we need a cake!
Here is a little more about her.
"My name is Eileen McKinley, and I am the owner of Fat Kid Bakery, located in Cumming. I am also a stay at home mom of four (3 boys and 1 girl), 1 dog, 5 fish, and an extremely supportive and helpful husband. We love to travel to new places, play sports, hang out with friends and have a lot of family time together!
I have been baking since I was a young child, and officially opened FKB in 2007. I love to bake just about anything, and each item is custom made as I work out of my home. My most-requested item would be a triple chocolate cake with a ganache icing - watch out for a sugar coma! I deliver all over Atlanta and North Georgia, and would love to help out with anything your inner fat kid desires!"
Check out the Fat Kid Bakery website for more information and to order your smash cake.
A few more women-owned bakeries in the Atlanta area:
I haven’t personally tried these (yet), but they were recommended to me by other local moms. Plus, taking a few moments checking out their websites and instagrams, it is obvious that they are good at what they do and that they make some beautiful creations!
Confections of a Corporate Mom
Erika’s website tells her story and shares great photos and information on how to order her cakes. It is worth a visit!
Cakes by Teweka
Pum’s sweets
Check out her selection and order from her facebook page
The Gem Bakery
If you want to fill your instagram feed with drool-worthy desserts then go follow @thegembakery now. She is also has a facebook page.
She Takes the Cake
Look through the gallery of all kinds of well done and creative cakes on instagram @shetakesthecake
The Sugarbakers
Instagram @thesugarbakersatl or to order visit The Sugarbakers website
Little Jars Bakeshop
Nayeli is the young baker for this delicious looking bakeshop thats focus is using high quality ingredients. Visit and order from her website! (Note: she isn’t a mom, but her mom is cheering her on!)
If you know of other great bakeries that make smash cakes in the Atlanta area that are owned by moms, then drop them below in the comments. Let’s support other moms!!
Wondering why did I make a blog post and only list local bakeries that are owned by moms?
One of my business goals is to support and encourage other mom-owned and local small businesses. This means for my own photography business I will continue to shop at, highlight, and partner with other moms that are working hard to achieve their career goals. I am passionate about cheering on other moms in their life pursuits and dreams no matter what that looks like, whether that is raising their kids and being a stay at home mom, creating art, owning a business, or any of the other many amazing things that women are capable of doing.
Monica Conlin is a natural light family and newborn lifestyle photographer that specializes in newborn photography, Fresh 48 photography, smash cake photography, school photography, maternity photography, and family photography. Monica is based in Decatur, GA and services Decatur and the Atlanta metro area.
