Behind the Buttercream

Hi! I’m Kourtney — cake dreamer, sprinkle enthusiast, and proud founder of Kourtney’s Kakes.

My baking journey began with a lopsided, slightly sweet disaster I made for my own Sweet 16. It crumbled. I cried. And then I realized... I was completely hooked.

Since then, I’ve been on a frosting-fueled mission to turn every celebration into something deliciously unforgettable—without ever stepping foot in culinary school. Yep, I’m 100% self-taught, fueled by late-night cake trials, way too much powdered sugar, and a serious love for making people smile.

I’ve lived in this town for over 30 years—grew up here, graduated here, and even earned my Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards right here. (Fun fact: I was a guest speaker at a Girl Scout luncheon. Still one of my proudest moments.)

We opened our shop in 2021 on a whisk, a prayer, and a whole lot of butter.
But behind the frosting and fun, we’ve done things the right way from day one.

✔ Business license? Check.
✔ Health permits? You bet.
✔ Taxes? Oh, we pay them—with sprinkles on top.
✔ Health inspections? We pass them like we pass out cupcakes—confidently and with a smile. 😄

We didn’t pop up overnight—we built this bakery from scratch (pun absolutely intended), and we’ve been proudly serving our community ever since.

Whether you’re here for a custom cake, a box of quirky cupcakes, or just a taste of something sweet, I’m so glad you stopped by! Kourtney’s Kakes is more than just a bakery—it’s my heart in buttercream form.