Guest Blog Post by Blair Sinden, owner of Blair’s Custom Cakes

Hello McMinnville!

Yep. It’s that time of year again. The holiday season, let there be cookies and trifles and tarts. But please, oh please let there be cake!  We are full into the holiday swing here, baking the best for you and yours!

The holidays are a magical time of year, and the smell of baking is one sure way to get into the holiday spirit! It just smells like Christmas, doesn’t it? Although my house always smells like cake!! Making cookies is such a fun holiday tradition for kids and adults alike. Everyone can get involved and take part in the process…though the eating part is by far my favorite!  I like holiday baking because there’s no pressure to reinvent the wheel. Indeed, half the fun is visiting old family recipes you’ve made for years, recipes with a history and a story. Did you know my recipes are from my Grandma? They are! I’ve been making the same consistent recipes for my cakes for 20 years.  But if decorating a cake stresses you out, don’t worry! You don’t have to be a pro baker to make a simple chocolate sheet cake, or your mother-in-law’s recipe for a Christmas rum cake. Sometimes all you need are some Christmas sprinkles and voila―it’s a masterpiece! But whichever you choose, just be sure to save a slice and a glass of eggnog for Santa to enjoy, too. He’ll probably be grateful to see something other than cookies when he comes down the chimney!

It’s officially been 2 years since I’ve opened my door to this amazing little community. We love it here! And I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful customer base here in Mac and the Willamette Valley. I’ve had the opportunity to do numerous gorgeous weddings and so many fun birthday cakes. From locals to amazing visitors coming to spend a special holiday in our cute little downtown.

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season settles down. Blair’s custom cakes will come alive again with the orders for weddings, baby showers and summer fun events! Although it’s hard for us to see that far ahead with all this rain! Please keep me in mind for your 2025 events!!

If you would like to check out my cake designs head over to my website at:
www.blairscustomcakes.com

Contact for a  quote or consultation at:
cakegalbakin@gmail.com

I am looking forward to making your cake dreams come true!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR— Blair Sinden

Learn all about Blair HERE!