My baking journey
From my first wonky cupcake to custom celebration cakes — here's how I got here.
My first bake
My very first bake was a lopsided batch of cupcakes I made when I was little — half the frosting ended up on me instead of the cake. They weren't pretty, but everyone ate them, and I was hooked from that day on.
Baking every weekend
What really hooked me was the way a homemade treat could make someone's whole day. I'd remake the same recipe over and over until it came out just right — I loved the challenge, and I loved sharing the results even more.
My first cake for someone else
The first cake I ever made for someone else was for a family birthday. Seeing their face when I brought it out — that was the moment I knew I wanted to bake for other people's celebrations, not just my own.
Sugar by Lelia
Now I make custom cakes, celebration cakes and cupcakes for people around Covington, LA — all baked fresh from my home kitchen.
My dream
My dream is to grow Sugar by Lelia into a real bakery one day. Every order I get in my home kitchen right now is a step closer.