HOW IT BEGAN
HOW IT BEGAN
Hi, I am Zainab, the founder and one-person show behind Essex Bouqcakes. My passion for baking, like many other little girls, started in my childhood. Whenever I got the chance to run away from studying everyone knew where to find me; baking in the kitchen or engrossed in a cooking show on the television. From fairy cakes to pavlovas to baumkuchen, I’ve tried them all. Knowing that my cakes are one of a kind and seeing the enjoyment they bring to others fosters a great sense of happiness and wellbeing.
Having completed my master’s in economics right before the pandemic hit, I too fell head first into baking and loved that I could freely experiment with all of the recipes in my never-ending cake book. Despite the unconventional banker to baker route, my degree has greatly helped in developing a business strategy. Upon searching for gift ideas and florists being shut, it occurred to me that I could encapsulate flowers in the form of buttercream on my deliciously moist cupcakes. With only a year’s experience under my belt I have managed to recreate a plethora of flowers, cacti and succulents and I don’t see myself stopping! Essex Bouqcakes is growing day by day and I am so excited to see how far I can go. Every time you order from me you are helping keep my dream alive and I am so lucky to have turned my hobby into my dream job.
My artistic flare combined with a passion for flavour is reflected in all my bakes (which my loyal customer base can attest to!). Essex Bouqcakes believes everyday deserves a bit of cake magic so if you or someone you know is celebrating a special moment or if you want to make an ordinary day extraordinary, feel free to pop us a message in our enquiry form.
GET IN TOUCH
Thank you for choosing Essex Bouqcakes. For a quote please fill out the form below and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. Please note our cakes cannot be shipped but you are welcome to collect or have delivery scheduled from our studio in Essex.