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2 Locations

I never thought my small home based business would have a 2nd location but we now do.  Dawn Coleman took all of my cake decorating classes and lived near me so whenever I had a big project and needed help I would call on her.  Eventually my business grew and I hired...

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High Allergies

Cakes by Jan is pleased to announce that we have developed a recipe for a chocolate cake that satisfies those with the following allergies .... Dairy, Tree Nuts, Gluten, Soy, Shellfish and sensitivity to Refined Sugars,   The family that we developed this for loved...

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We now decorate cookies!

That's right.  Cakes by Jan is now in the cookie business, decorated cookies that is.  We are also teaching cookie decorating classes.  So the next time you need special cookies, give us a call and let us create your custom cookies.

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Our Biggest Challenge

Someone contacted me about a retirement party for their father.  He had worked for Michelin for 32 years and they were having a huge retirement party.  They wanted a very special cake that would feed a large party.  This would be the largest and most complex cake I...

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Special Dietary Cakes Available

I am so happy to announce that we are finally offering cakes for certain dietary restrictions.  We have Gluten free cakes, Dairy free cakes (which meet the vegan classification) and now Sugar free cakes.  Since I refuse to offer a cake that I am not proud to put my...

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ALL NEW CLASSES!!!!

Wilton has decided to discontinue the live classes effective March 31, 2018.  Cakes by Jan will continue teaching cake decorating classes and issuing certificates for those that complete the courses.  The two courses we currently offer are Buttercream Skills and...

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Advancing Skills

I am proud to announce that Cakes by Jan has an edible printer so we can now print your picture to put on your cake.  It uses special food coloring as the ink and sugar sheets for the paper.  Once applied to the cake it simply melts into the icing leaving the picture...

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Updates

Hi everyone, My shoulder surgery is complete and I am now back to making cakes and teaching classes.  A 2 month break seemed like forever.  I look forward to meeting all the new students and being part of your special moment by creating your custom cakes. All classes...

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Modeling 101

I am so excited to let you know that Wilton has developed and brand new class called Modeling 101.  It is a single 2-hour class teaching you how to model figures and items for cake topping.  I am currently going through the training now and will be offering the class...

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