August 8, 2013

... Project Local Love | Cakes by Dustin ...

Last week I had the great pleasure of working with Cakes by Dustin and getting to know the owner/baker, Dustin. Of course I already know that his cakes are absolutely DELICIOUS! Which of course is extremely important when looking for the right cake baker.
 
 
So... If you are on the search for a wedding or birthday cake that's somewhat nontraditional, affordable and most of all, DELICIOUS, then Cakes by Dustin is without a doubt the place for you! (& yes I did just caps delicious twice in a row... because trust me, you will be thinking the same after you try one of his cakes!)
 
 
 
Located in : Potosi, MO inside The Munchie Shed
Address : 605 E. High Street Potosi, MO 63664
Phone : 573-438-0112
Facebook : Cakes by Dustin
 
 
 
 
 
And finally, it's your turn to get to know the "Guy behind the cakes" with this exclusive interview from Sarah Elizabeth Photography.
 
 
-When did you first start baking?
I started baking three and a half years ago. My first cake was my sons 1st Birthday cake. It turned out so cool that i decided to make cakes for families next. After that is when word of mouth about my cakes really started going.
 
-What is your favorite part about being a baker?
The best thing about being a baker is the constant learning and being more creative and pushing myself with every cake I do.
 
-Do you have custom flavors?
I will do what ever the customer requests. If the customer wants something special that I haven't made before, I will do a couple trial runs as it before I send it out.
 
-What is your favorite cake & frosting combination?
Apple cinnamon with caramel butter cream.
 
-Do you offer anything besides cakes?
Cupcakes.
 
-What was the most fun request for a cake that you've received?
Any sculpted cake, but vehicles are my favorite. I'm a car nut.
 
-What services do you provide to brides?
Free in store consultation, design of detailed cake and samples at no extra cost.
 
-What is the most rewarding part of what you do?
Seeing peoples reactions.
 
-What is the most unique cake you have created?
Life size drum set -
4 layer 8" Tom
4 layer 10" Tom
3 layer 12" Snare
4 layer 12" Floor Tom
Chocolate Chip cookies for the symbols.
 
-Besides creating amazing cakes, what else do you do with your time?
During the day I spend time with my son, Caler. We work on cars and do landscaping.
(Fun info- Dustin's wife, Teresa and I were in the hospital at the same time having our boys. Just one room & one day apart from each other. Small world huh?!)
 
-Anything else you would like our readers to know about you?
I'm a down to earth family guy and the biggest hockey fan!
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cakes by Dustin has donated a $30 Gift Card to be given away by a random.org drawing.  To be entered into the drawing please complete the following requirements:
1.) "Like" Sarah Elizabeth Photography on facebook
2.) "Like" Cakes by Dustin on facebook
3.) Leave a comment on this blog post.
 
Winner will be chosen by a random.org drawing on Friday August 16th at noon!  
 
 
 
Huge thank you to Dustin of Cakes by Dustin for allowing me to interview and feature his business on my Project Local Love.
 

12 comments:

  1. Dustin is just awesome and his cakes are just as you said--DELICIOUS!! ~Lisa Sutton

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  2. I hope to have a September cake made by Dustin :)

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  3. Dustin is a very nice guy and willing to work with you on ideas. I would recommend him to anybody.

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  4. I am telling my sister about him for her wedding next october because she is very picky and already have been turned down by another bakery because what she wants is not wat they offer.

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  5. I have had Dustin do birthday cakes for each of my girls!

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  6. A good friend of mine, Jenny, said that his cakes were delicious and very creative.

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  7. I know this family well. They are great people! -Nicky Beck Boyer-

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  8. Super cute cake and pictures!

    --Carrie Owens

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  9. Great job on the cakes! Beautiful!

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  10. i need a cake!!! i had no idea such talent was so darned close! wahhoooooo!!!

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  11. I just want cake :) lol and I will have a baby shower coming up actually and a Cake by Dustin would be pretty awesome!

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  12. Love supporting the local community and I love Cake! :) I love that your doing this Sarah. You are such an amazing photographer and an even more amazing person!

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