Catching up with Jessica

Exclusive: Meet the BAE-ker behind some of our fave looks on the baking scene

We chat to Jessica, aka 'Bakes by Jessica' in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. Thank you for helping us get to our 10k milestone on Instagram!

We LOVE your baking style, where do you get your inspo from? 
​I love using Instagram for inspiration, I follow so many amazing, talented bakers that are
​always filling me with ideas! 😍

When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
​I started my Instagram about 2 years ago now, I never thought it would be as big as it is now, which is amazing! The baking community on Instagram is very supportive - I love being able to chat to other bakers/companies, without them you don’t gain the confidence you need.

What is a go-to baking product everyone should have in their kitchen cupboard?
​My kitchenAid, I wouldn’t be able to do it without it! It’s my baby. 

What does baking mean to you?
I love to bake, I find it so therapeutic, I get so much enjoyment out of it, especially when I am gifting the final product to family or friends. 

Do you have a favourite bakery?
Ole & Steen! Their cinnamon social is to die for! So so good.

What's your fave quote you fully live by?

"It has to be quality over quantity every time"

If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
Something which makes it easy to stack two-tiered cakes, so when you put the 2nd tier on it goes on nicely
​(I always struggle with this).

Have you ever had any weird or wonderful baking requests?
I haven’t actually! I’ve been asked to make some rude ones though haha!

Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions? 
Ombré cakes - I think they’re so pretty!

What would be your perfect baking set-up?
Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world. A big kitchen! 2 or 3 ovens, lots of space for sprinkles (like crumbs & doilies sprinkle cupboard) a place to take photos of the cakes, like a nice white set up, with good lighting. And someone to do all the washing up would be FAB...

Rainbow Sprinkles 75g

£1.90

Intergalactic Sprinkles 75g

£1.90

What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I love their products. I get so many people who ask for there sprinkles to be on their orders. The people at Cake Angels HQ are also a very nice team, they comment, like and share my creations, and are always very supportive.

Thank you Jessica! We really do love your bakes and can't wait to see what you create next.

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