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Our Story

I am Clara Cartwright. I started Bakereeve after years of personal experimentation in my home kitchen in Los Angeles. What began as a personal passion for crafting the perfect homemade treats soon grew into a deep love for visual storytelling and a mission to teach others not just what to cook, but how to cook it beautifully.

My one-woman show in the kitchen is supported by a very dedicated household team including my husband, Mark (my Chief Taste Tester who eats everything and supports my chaos), and our small dog, Mochi (who waits patiently for crumbs). I also lean heavily on the culinary wisdom of my mom and grandmother, who first taught me how to bake traditional holiday cakes. We work really, really hard and have a lot of fun in the process.

What We Are Known For

At Bakereeve, our motto is: Every recipe tells a story. We believe that cooking should be a creative outlet, an act of love, and most importantly, fun. What sets our recipes apart?

• Meticulously tested recipes (if Mark grabs seconds immediately, it is a winner).
• Clear step-by-step instructions that translate complex baking terms into beginner-friendly language.
• A special artistic touch, heavily featuring my absolute favorite ingredient: premium dark chocolate.
• Balancing tradition and creativity, so you get both comforting classics and beautiful, aesthetic treats.
• Visually engaging top-down photography so you can see exactly how the recipe comes together, step-by-step.

You will find recipes for everything from quick breakfast ideas and savory dinners to our famous show-stopping desserts.

Did Clara Go To Culinary School?

No, I am completely self-taught. My journey was a thoughtful and personal progression from studying at the University of Southern California (USC) to finding my true calling in the kitchen. While I did spend some time working in a hotel designing and presenting custom birthday desserts, everything you love about this space is rooted in my core belief: you do not need a culinary degree to make a killer dessert or dinner. This approach is rooted in a commitment to making this space as welcoming and easy as possible for everyone.

In The Kitchen

Bakereeve recipes are inspired by the real world, heavily featuring nostalgic family recipes, flavors inspired by my travels (especially Italian, French, and Japanese cuisines), and dishes that balance natural, healthy ingredients with a touch of artistic indulgence. My kitchen is my sanctuary, a place where I can turn on my KitchenAid stand mixer, listen to classical American music, and find true therapy in baking.

Connect & Join Our Community

Whether you are making your very first batch of holiday cookies or slow-cooking a homemade comfort meal from scratch, you are in good company here.

Be Part of Our Free Bakereeve Community: Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned home cook, you will find a fun community here sharing encouragement, inspiration, and plenty of delicious ideas. Our community is all about learning, customizing recipes, and celebrating the joy of cooking together.

Follow on Social Media: I love seeing what you create! You can always reach out directly or tag me when you try something new.

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Have a Recipe Question? You will find these Frequently Asked Questions helpful. If you have a question about a specific recipe, please review the comments on that post. If your question has not been answered, continue the conversation by leaving a comment or question directly in that post.*

*Bakereeve reserves the right to remove comments that contain profanity, personal or abusive attacks, false information, copyrighted information, and/or promotional links.

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