A birthday cake I made for a friend turned into a near disaster. Emily’s birthday cake: matcha buttercream, vanilla, and strawberry compote — a flop, quite literally. But here’s the thing about Emily’s birthday cake: God always prepares us, even in the chaos of last-minute baking and barely getting it done.

Cakes for Others — a story series on the cakes I’ve baked for loved ones. A journal-style reflection on memory, baking, and love in layers.