7 Cake Decorator Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: December 9th, 2023

Become A Cake Decorator

Becoming a cake decorator can be an enjoyable and uncomplicated venture to embark on, particularly if you have a passion for baking and creativity. It enables you to explore the thriving bakery and wedding industries while showcasing your artistic abilities.

This business involves designing and hand-decorating specialty cakes for various events and occasions, using your artistic abilities to create beautiful, custom-edible works of art.

To start a successful cake decorating company, learn proper cake decorating techniques, purchase quality ingredients and equipment, build a portfolio to showcase your skills, and implement good marketing tactics to attract potential clients like wedding planners, event companies, bakeries, and direct consumers.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a cake decorator:

1. Bradford Bakery ($48K/year)

Amanda Bradford, founder of Bradford Bakery, came up with the idea for her business after years of working in the culinary industry and realizing her passion for baking and providing comfort through food. She used her expertise and access to affordable ingredients to create a menu that catered to the Texas clientele. Through word of mouth, strategic marketing, and community involvement, Bradford Bakery has seen a 550% increase in SEO and a growing client list.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 2

I Opened My Dream Bakery With Just $500 [Based In Texas]

From pastry chef to owner of a successful bakery, learn how Bradford Bakery achieved a 550% increase in SEO in just a few months through community outreach, building a website, and utilizing social media and advertising on platforms like Facebook and Groupon.

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Amanda started Bradford Bakery over 3 years ago

Revenue

Amanda grew the business to $4K/month

Costs

It cost Amanda $500 to start the business

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So... can you actually make money with a cake decorator?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

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5. Wilton

How much they make:
Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Current team size: 500
Website traffic: 780K/month

6. CakeCentral

CakeCentral.com is the world's largest cake community for cake decorating professionals and enthusiasts.

7. Sugar Geek Show

Browse hundreds of incredible cake and baking recipes all with step-by-step directions and tutorials. Then, stick around for cake tutorials and courses to take your decorating skills to the next level!

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA
Website traffic: 1.09M/month