My story

Crafting Memories with Every Slice

Custom Cakes for Life’s Biggest Moments

How I started creating custom cakes

My wife and I moved from South Boston to Charlestown in 2013 and fell in love with the neighborhood immediately. Charlestown is an historic and vibrant neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a wonderful collection of small families – just a few of the reasons we’re excited to call it home.

I started baking custom cakes in 2016 when my daughter turned 1.  I wanted to create something that would make a statement for her first birthday party and since I didn’t have the budget to invest in a professional baker, I decided to do it myself.

Justin Pietrella
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I had some baking experience, but not much.
As someone with an engineering background, creativity is not something in my day-to-day tool kit. However, I found that designing custom cakes was somewhat therapeutic and it gave me a rare opportunity to be creative.

After making my daughter’s first two cakes, once my son was born I’ve made birthday cakes for both my kids every year since and the designs became more elaborate with each birthday. Eventually, I found myself getting custom cake orders from family members and friends for all sorts of events. At that point, since I enjoyed it so much, I decided it was time to start selling cakes professionally!

My Mission

Custom Cakes for the Charlestown Area of Boston

My goal is to help you create memorable experiences and shared moments of joy with your friends and family. I love to help people elevate major milestones or turn everyday occasions into unforgettable memories. I do this by baking my cakes with passion, creativity, and the finest local ingredients available.

I know exactly how important those moments are and I feel privileged to be a part of them, which is why I guarantee the quality of every single one of my cakes. I’m committed to your vision and to providing my customers with a great experience from start to finish.

I don’t discriminate. I love living and working with families in Charlestown but I make custom cakes for everyone and any occasion. I’m happy to work with any budget or dietary restrictions you may have. So, start an order and let’s get to work on making your dream cake a reality!

My values

What’s Important To Me When Customizing Your Cake

I’m dedicated to making my customers happy, and bringing people together. I want to celebrate diversity and I love to be inspired by the different flavors and traditions that represent my community in Boston.

I take a lot of care and pride in what I do; when I make a commitment to one of my customers, I promise to always work with the best ingredients and put a great deal of thought, creativity, and care into every detail. When you trust me with your order, this is reflected in my core values: