Hallo, I'm Sharon! A professional trained pastry artist, recipe/technique developer, and founder of Sparkle Cakerie.
I write and film recipes/tutorials of cakes and cute bakes (sweet & savory) :)
Hi there, I’m Sharon! :) Born and raised in Manhattan, NYC, the city of dreams, it’s no wonder I’m such a dreamer! ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺
I've always had a passion for food. As a kid, I dreamed of being an astronaut (only because I like looking at the stars, haha!), then a chef in a restaurant. But when I discovered pastry arts, I imagined myself working in a fancy European hotel, crafting stunning plated desserts! That all changed when I got my first job at 18 in a French-inspired bakery run by a lovely husband and wife. It was there that I realized my true love for baking and food in general. From that job to the next, I fell in love with cake decorating and the joy of celebrating life through themed cakes and pastries. I absolutely LOVE the experience of celebrating birthdays and milestones with food💙✨
About Sparkle Cakerie
I started Sparkle Cakerie to share my baking magic with you, using recipes and techniques I've perfected throughout my pastry career.
I am trained in European style pastries and I love pulling flavor inspirations from my Asian American (Hong Kong on my side and Taiwanese on my hubbie's side) background :)
I’ll help you through each recipe and tutorial so you can create deliciously beautiful bakery-style treats just like the ones from your favorite pastry shop or cafe!
Do you feel overwhelmed or have a busy schedule but still want to bake?! I include general idea of the work flow of what I would do as a professionally trained baker (with a degree in Baking & Pastry Arts) and years of experience in NYC bakeries to help you have more fun!⬇٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-
(Spoiler (ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ.ﾟ: most bakes in professional kitchens/bakeries are broken down into steps for efficiency. We usually aren't measuring, mixing, baking EVERYTHING on the same day. Some components are prepped beforehand so don't feel bad if you feel like you aren't accomplishing what you'd like to in your baking journey, you just haven't figured out the right system yet! Let me help you with that~⋆˙♡)
You can combine any of the work days for my day by day prep steps / baking steps to suit your timeline. The idea is you really don't have to make everything in ONE DAY! My recipe cards are written in a way to make and bake this in one day for recipe structuring purposes (as well as reading or printing) but if I were to break up the baking steps for this recipe so it's not as overwhelming, I customize it based on each recipe! hope that helps you become a more confident baker and thus becoming more confident in yourself!
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Whether you’re a baking newbie or a seasoned pro, you’re in the right place, my friend! :)
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THE SPARKLE TEAM!
Sharon (Pastry Artist Instructor / Head Recipe Developer)
With a degree in Baking & Pastry Arts and over 10 years of hands-on baking experience, I’m here to help you create the pastry treats of your dreams. Let’s turn your kitchen into your happy place and make every gathering a little sweeter, a little cozier, and totally unforgettable. ✨
Eddie (Editor)
Eddie has over 10 years of teaching experience in English, Math, and Science...basically, he’s the reason I fell in love with teaching in the first place. He helped me build my confidence (truly 🥹), which is why I care so much about helping you feel confident in the kitchen too.
He’s also our behind-the-scenes guy, making sure every recipe post is easy to understand, well-organized, and never overwhelming. He makes sure the recipe math adds up and the baking science also checks out!
Pauline (Recipe Tester)
Pauline is one of the best home cooks I know...she learned from the best (her mama!). That’s over 60 years of kitchen wisdom between them; basically a whole lifetime of baking/cooking wins, lessons, and lots of taste-testing.
I never want my recipes to feel intimidating or “too bakery-level”, Pauline tests to make sure everything actually works, feels doable, and turns out delicious before I share it with you.
Work With Me
Let’s collaborate on recipe development, bakery business consulting, videography, or sponsored content!
Please feel free to reach out to me here: Hello@SparkleCakerie.com
Join The Community
I love the baking community at Subtle Asian Baking and am a NYC moderator there. Join the private FB group for baking fun, ideas, troubleshooting, networking, and just to meet other baking friends! :)