About

I’m Maria — the baker and founder behind CĀK’D.

This business was born in a season when God was rebuilding my life from the ground up. After leaving an abusive marriage, I found healing in the quiet hours of my kitchen — mixing, failing, praying, and trusting God to meet me there. Baking became both my therapy and my testimony.

What started at home grew into a small, award-winning bakery in Naples, built on grit, faith, and the joy of finally giving people a dessert they could enjoy safely. When the storefront chapter closed, it wasn’t the end — it was God making room for something bigger.

Today, CĀK’D is the next step of obedience: handcrafted baking mixes made with intention, integrity, and the same from-scratch care that built my bakery’s reputation. Every pouch is blended by hand. Every recipe is tested until it’s right. And every mix is created to feel like home — warm, nostalgic, and effortless.

I’m a mom, a maker, and a woman who believes God restores what’s been broken and multiplies what’s been surrendered. Whether you’ve been here since the bakery days or you’re just discovering CĀK’D, I’m grateful God brought you here.

From my kitchen to yours,
— Maria