A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
12 Oaks Desserts has its roots not just in friendship, but also in family. Baking has always been a way for us to connect with our families and inspires the love we put into our confections every day. Many of our recipes are family heirlooms that have been passed down on faded, hand-written index cards, splattered with vanilla extract and cocoa powder of years gone by.
The philosophy that drives 12 Oaks Desserts is that a great dessert makes life a bit sweeter. The seed was planted many years ago in a tiny Manhattan apartment by two best friends with a passion for desserts. The evolution of the 12 Oaks dream has been exciting over the past several years. From the streets of Manhattan to sunny California, 12 Oaks Desserts has grown on both Coasts.
Now based in Los Angeles, 12 Oaks Desserts bring time-honored baking traditions to modern treats. The result? Cakes you’ll crave, cheesecakes you’ll covet, and cake pops that make your busy life just a little more delicious. From holiday parties and birthdays to wedding showers and corporate events, exquisite desserts – from scratch with love – are no pie in the sky. In fact, they’re just a click away.
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meet KATHERINE
Baker, decorator, cheesecake enthusiast, and founder of 12 Oaks Desserts.
What started as a passion project in a tiny Manhattan apartment eventually became a dessert business built around family recipes, creativity, and the belief that dessert brings people together.
As a self-taught cake decorator and baker, Katherine is a firm believer that nothing beats a perfect cheesecake. In fact, her aunt created New York’s greatest cheesecake recipe. This recipe is a vigilantly guarded secret and no amount of sweet-talking or bribery will get you a look at this recipe. Trust us, many have tried!
With a background in both finance and graphic design, Katherine combines artistic detail with classic baking traditions to create desserts that are both beautiful and memorable. From first birthdays to weddings, her favorite part of the job is helping families celebrate life’s biggest moments.
Favorite Cake Pop Flavor: Red Velvet (hands down!)