About us
This venture started in late September, 2021. I had been working at a local bakery for just over two years, but I wasn’t happy there. I had little freedom with creativity, minimal input on decor, and many ignored ideas. Yet, the beautiful cakes and tasty treats made it hard to leave.
This venture started in late September, 2021. I had been working at a local bakery for just over two years, but I wasn’t happy there. I had little freedom with creativity, minimal input on decor, and many ignored ideas. Yet, the beautiful cakes and tasty treats made it hard to leave.
However, when I finally decided to step away, I missed the work. I loved smoothing the frosting on the sides of cakes. I enjoyed making flowers, animals, and other objects from buttercream. I prized the scrolling fonts of “happy birthday” and “congratulations”.
However, when I finally decided to step away, I missed the work. I loved smoothing the frosting on the sides of cakes. I enjoyed making flowers, animals, and other objects from buttercream. I prized the scrolling fonts of “happy birthday” and “congratulations”.
My husband noticed how much I missed working at a bakery and suggested we start our own. I adored the idea! So, on a blustery autumn afternoon, we sat down and wrote up a business plan, researched the cost of appliances and supplies, and set up a meeting for a storefront space we already had in mind.
My husband noticed how much I missed working at a bakery and suggested we start our own. I adored the idea! So, on a blustery autumn afternoon, we sat down and wrote up a business plan, researched the cost of appliances and supplies, and set up a meeting for a storefront space we already had in mind.
Unfortunately, after a few weeks of little progress, we were brought back to reality when we were told how much opening a brick-and-mortar shop would cost. As a young couple still figuring out marriage, we knew jumping into a major financial commitment such as this was not the right path for us. But we still wanted to see this goal achieved.
Unfortunately, after a few weeks of little progress, we were brought back to reality when we were told how much opening a brick-and-mortar shop would cost. As a young couple still figuring out marriage, we knew jumping into a major financial commitment such as this was not the right path for us. But we still wanted to see this goal achieved.
After the disappointment had worn off, we shifted our focus. We knew we could no longer go straight for the brick-and-mortar location, but starting in-home was much more attainable.
After the disappointment had worn off, we shifted our focus. We knew we could no longer go straight for the brick-and-mortar location, but starting in-home was much more attainable.
A² Bakeology offers cakes and treats of all kinds. We utilize quality ingredients, opting for hand-picked and home-grown whenever possible, in order to keep prices competitive. Operating out of Salem, Oregon, we hope to garner your support and business in order to grow to other local locations!
A² Bakeology offers cakes and treats of all kinds. We utilize quality ingredients, opting for hand-picked and home-grown whenever possible, in order to keep prices competitive. Operating out of Salem, Oregon, we hope to garner your support and business in order to grow to other local locations!