Dreaming of turning your love for frosting and sprinkles into a real business?
Read more: 5 Fun & Delicious Ways to Start Your Baking Business from Home 🍰✨
You’re in the right place, sweet friend!
Today I’m sharing 5 simple, fun ways to start your baking biz right from your cozy kitchen — no giant budget (or giant mixer) required!
🍪 1. Start with Your Signature Treat
Don’t try to bake all the things at once (trust me, it’s overwhelming and expensive).
Pick ONE star product — like custom sugar cookies, cupcakes, brownies, or cakes — and get known for it!
✨ Tip: What do people already beg you to bring to parties? That’s probably your star.
🎯 2. Check Your Local Cottage Food Laws
Before you whip out your KitchenAid, make sure you’re allowed to sell home-baked goods where you live.
Search “Cottage Food Laws + [Your State]” — or grab my FREE Starter Checklist below for a cheat sheet!
It’s easier than you think to get legal. (Pinkies up! ☕)
📸 3. Take Mouthwatering Photos (Even with Your Phone)
You don’t need a fancy camera to sell your sweets — just good lighting!
✨ Pro Tip: Set up next to a window, use a simple background (like a white poster board), and snap photos during the day.
💌 4. Set Up a “Starter” Instagram or Facebook Page
You don’t need a full website yet (whew!).
Create a simple social media page where friends, family, and local customers can see your treats.
Post 1–2 times a week with:
- Photos of your work
- Behind-the-scenes videos
- Happy customer shoutouts
🛍️ 5. Offer a Few Simple Products (and Keep It Easy)
Instead of 15 complicated options, start with 2–3 simple packages:
🎂 Example:
- 6 cupcakes = $15
- 1 dozen cookies = $30
- Basic custom cake = $50+
It’s easier for people to order and easier for you to manage.
Starting your home baking business is totally doable — and you don’t have to figure it out alone!
🎁 Grab my FREE Baking Business Starter Checklist — it’ll walk you through the exact steps to get legal, launch your treats, and start making money doing what you love.
