A Peek Into How I Bake Your Cakes
People often ask how a home bakery works. Every order is a journey from mixing fresh batter to the final piped detail, all done right here in my kitchen.
This video shows how I create a textured, painted buttercream effect. I layer a vanilla sponge with salted caramel filling and then apply strokes of pink buttercream for an artistic finish.
A satisfying video of me frosting a classic vanilla buttercream cake. I apply a crumb coat, a final smooth coat, and then add simple piped details for a baby shower cake.
This video shows the process of frosting a red velvet cake. I cover the cake in chocolate ganache first, then add a layer of vanilla buttercream for a smooth, clean finish.
A quick look at me using a palette knife to create a textured floral design. Sometimes working with buttercream in the summer heat can be a challenge, but the result is always worth it.
About The Baker's Process
People see the final cake, but the real work happens in the layers. When I use a palette knife for those floral textures, I am actually sculpting the buttercream against the Mumbai heat, which can be tricky. It is a balancing act of temperature and patience, but that is how I get those crisp, artistic edges without using any pre-made mixes or shortcuts.
I believe baking is honest work. When you order a cake, you are not getting something mass-produced. You are getting a cake where I have manually separated the eggs, whipped the ganache to the perfect consistency, and cooked down fresh berries for the fruit fillings.
If you choose a signature celebration cake, the foundation is a sturdy 10-inch MDF drum, ensuring your cake travels safely across the city. For my floral designs, I process every single petal for food safety before it touches the frosting.
I also handle the structural engineering for tiered cakes personally. I use internal dowels and separator boards so that your two-tier cake stays upright even during a Mumbai monsoon drive.
Have specific dietary needs? I am fully equipped for eggless bakes, and I can swap standard flours for whole wheat or jaggery. Whether it is a tiny bento cake for a solo treat or a large event piece, the process remains the same. I focus on the little things because those are the details you taste in every bite.
Jahan
I am Jahan, and I started this journey with just me and my oven. Every cake I bake is a little piece of my happy place that I get to share with you. 🤍
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