About Bakers Cottage Cakes
Meet Michelle
Originally from Seattle Washington, Michelle spent time as a little girl in the kitchen of her grandmother’s restaurant located on Suquamish Reservation. “Grandma was famous for her pies. The passion for entertaining and creating sweet treats for family and friends was instilled in me from an early age".
Michelle acquired her degree from Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design in New York before starting a family. But she continuously found herself drawn to the culinary arts, which eventually lead to her pursuing a degree in Baking and pastry.
A formally trained pastry chef, Michelle completed her degree with an externship working for the Swan and Dolphin under award winning Executive Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard. "Working for Chef Laurent was by far the best professional experience I could have asked for".
Immediately following her graduation, Michelle became the head pastry chef for Foodie Catering located in Orlando. Always a fan of cake artistry, Michelle caught the 'cake bug' when the opportunity to create a huge cake presented itself. "Soon after, a family friend asked me if I would make the desserts and cake for her wedding. That was pretty much it for me. I was hooked and had found my calling”.
In August of 2015 Michelle took a leap of faith and started
Bakers Cottage Cakes.
"With cake artistry I can combine my knowledge of design and pastry. I cannot believe how incredible it feels to have this opportunity to work personally with clients in creating cakes and desserts for such important milestones in my clients lives. It is such an honor for me".
Featured On and Awards
Green Wedding Shoes | 2015
Carats and Cakes | 2015
Equal & Forever | 2015
Wedding Wire | Couple's Choice Award | 2016
Orange Blossom Brides | 2016
Borrowed and Blue | 2016
Every Last Detail | 2016
Little White Book | 2016
Best Cake - Orange Blossom Bride | 2017
Style Shoots Across America | 2017
Elizabeth Anne Designs | 2018
Orlando Premier Wedding Magazine | 2018
Brides and Wedding Magazine | 2018
Featured in Green Wedding Shoes | 2021
Winner of BOW Award - #1 Cake Artist in Central Florida | 2021
What Clients Are Saying
"I cannot begin to express how wonderful my experience was with Michelle! I switched wedding cake vendors at the last minute and Michelle rose to the occasion - she created the most DELICIOUS, and STUNNING cake - and even traveled down to Boca to hand deliver it. I will absolutely work with Bakers Cottage Cakes for ALL future events!
- Jessica, Boca Ruton, Fl
"We loved our wedding cake from Bakers Cottage Cakes! Michelle is truly an artist and a pleasure to work with! Personalized, professional service. She transformed our vision of a simple yet elegant wedding cake into stunning, delicious reality!
- Theresa, Oviedo, Fl
"My name is Jennifer and I had a destination wedding in Downtown Disney this past November. I live in NJ and worked with Michele though emails and one phone call. She was so sweet, and funny... we actually had some good conversation and laughs lol. I provided a picture of what I was looking for and let her go with it... in the end I had no idea what my cake would look like till the day of my wedding but, I couldn't have been happier... everyone loved it!!!! looks, creativity, style, taste etc.. Would highly recommend Bakers Cottage Cakes and look forward to using her again for other family events.
-Jennifer, Lake Buena Vista, Fl
"Not only is Michelle's work creative, gorgeous, detailed and delicious, her attitude, professionalism, flexibility and responsiveness was second to none. I will without a doubt refer Bakers Cottage to those looking for a spectacular, quality desert addition for any event.
- Robin, Winter Springs, Fl
"HUGE shout out to Michelle Crawford Calabro for this AMAZING cake for my bridal shower! All my sister did was give her my invitation and she just ran with it!! Not only was it stunning....it was THEE best cake I have ever eaten....no really...it was!! So thank you again Michelle!!
- Christy, Oviedo, Fl
"Michelle at A Bakers Cottage Cakes truly turned our A Midsummer’s Night Dream/Boho Chic themed wedding into a decadent dessert and we cannot imagine anything that could have been more beautiful, better suited or yummier!!
-Alaina, Deland, Fl
"Thank you Michelle Crawford Calabro. Your cakes are works of art, will be working in more cakes..I loved it was better than perfect..thank you once again.
- Chef Natelie, Oviedo, Fl
"Bakers Cottage Cakes exceeded our expectations again! Every time that we used this bakery for an event the product has been superb. Michelle is a pleasure to work with and will blow you away with her creativity and professionalism. From delivery to looks and taste....you for sure won't be disappointed!
- Bernard, Oviedo, Fl
"I am BLOWN AWAY by Michelle's cake artistry! She has a definite eye for detail and she is beyond talented! She is so great to work with and truly takes pride in her masterpieces
- Yasmen, Orlando, Fl
"Baker's Cottage did my daughter's Sweet 16 cake, Beach Themed. It was absolutely beautiful!! I was exactly what my daughter wanted and it was delicious. Chef Michelle worked with my daughter on every detail of the cake until it was exactly what she wanted. I highly recommend Bakers Cottage Cakes for your next occasion!
-Joan, Casselberry, Fl
"Thank you so much for the absolutely stunning Cinderella dress cake for my granddaughter 's 5th birthday. The cake was perfect in every detail. Everyone loved it!
- Taylor, Oviedo, FL
"Michelle, thank you so much for creating the Frozen themed cake of our 4 year old's dreams!! You made our/her day complete! And it was scrumptious, too!!
-Jaynie, Oviedo, Fl
"Michelle did an amazing job on my son's high school graduation cake(s). I say CAKES, because all of her cakes are so delicious, I couldn't decide on just one! So I chose FOUR! They were inhaled by the guests at his party so quickly! Good - because everyone loved them. Bad - because that meant no left overs. I highly recommend Michelle at Bakers Cottage Cakes!
- Jeannette, Oviedo, Fl
"I posted a picture of the cake I wanted on a community group page and Michelle replicated - and in fact did better than the original cake! It was delicious and the perfect surprise present for my husband.
- Anna, Oviedo, Fl
"Thank you Baker's Cottage Cakes for making it possible for an awesome 1-year old with special dietary needs to have a cake he can actually eat to celebrate his birthday. YOU ROCK!
- Gege, Oviedo, Fl
"The most amazing edible piece of artwork you could imagine. On time delivery and effective set up. Delicious to boot. What more could you ask for?
-Emma, Oviedo, Fl
"Michelle was AMAZING! She designed the perfect grooms cake for my wedding at Bella Collina! All I did was give her his favorite movie and she created the cake of my dreams!! It was a surprise for my husband and he LOVED IT! She also created my bridal shower cake which was not only beautiful but one of the best tasting cakes I have ever had! Trust me.....you will not be disappointed!!!
-Christy, Oviedo, Fl
"Michelle did an amazing job on a Southern Bridal Brunch for my niece's shower. Some of the menu items were mini pancakes with pecan praline topping, shitake mushroom cheese grits, lavender infused southern biscuits with ham, fruit compote, and petite lemon cupcakes. All was incredibly delicious and my niece was overwhelmed with the overall beauty of Michelle's presentation. Can't recommend her more highly!
-Tammy, Dr. Philips, Fl
"Michelle was great to work with! We did a 6 inch mini cake for our wedding cake and cupcakes for our guests. Everything was so DELICIOUS! Michelle was very accommodating when meeting with my husband and I, I am a nurse and my schedule is all over the place. She met with us on her days off and late at night. I highly recommend her!"
-Stephanie, Orlando, Fl
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