Finicky Bake Shoppe
The sweeter side of Finicky Foods
The Finicky Bake Shoppe is our custom-order studio where we apply our signature high standards to flaky shortbreads, old-fashioned cakes, and boutique cookies.
We believe that if a treat is worth the calories, it’s worth being perfect.
What began as an obsession with the perfect pimento cheese has evolved into a dedicated study of the 'sweeter side' of Southern snacking. We specialize in boutique cakes and cookies crafted with premium staples like Hershey’s Chocolate, European Butter, Real Vanilla, Allergen-Free Gel Coloring, Bob’s Red Mill Fine Almond Flour and King Arthur Flours.
Our Menu
The Cake Collection
The cake that started the sweeter side of Finicky. We’ve taken the 'secret ingredient' of Southern grandmothers—Duke’s Mayonnaise—to create a crumb that is impossibly moist, rich, and deeply chocolate.
Adding to our signature cake lineup, a delicate Old Fashioned Caramel Cake, Golden Milk Snacking Cake, and Italian Meringue Buttercream Layer Cake.
We limit our custom calendar to a handful of orders per month to ensure every petal, swirl, and crumb gets my undivided attention.
Celebrating, or just love cake? Let us customize a cake for you!
The Shortbread Collection
Our Shortbread Scones are proof that simplicity requires the most discipline. They are buttery, soft, and never too sweet. Each batch is hand-cut with the same 'finicky' attention we give our savory spreads.
In this collection, we have perfected our Sugar-Crusted Shortbread and Caramel Brownie Shortbread Bars. The kind of bite that will make you close your eyes.
We use European-style butter and locally sourced botanicals for a flavor profile that is sophisticated and clean.
The Royal Collection
Edible Art! Our Royal Icing Sugar Cookies and French Macarons are a labor of love. These aren't just cookies; they are tiny canvases. Whether for a bridal shower, a brand launch, birthday celebration or a gift, they are designed to be as beautiful as they are delicious.
Our royal icing is flavored with real vanilla bean and almond for a taste that truly matches the elegance of the design.
Put us on your event checklist and you’ll have one less thing to worry about!
The Finicky Standard.
Always intentional, always tasty, always finicky.
Our sustainability doesn't stop at glass jar. We choose old-fashioned, earth-friendly, intentional packaging. You’ll love our compostable cake boxes with cotton-string ties, compostable cookie bags and cake slices wrapped in soy-based wax paper.
Market Exclusives
Visit us at Waxhaw Farmers Market for a showcase of our variety of options & flavors.
A perfect space for you to try our custom bakes before your special occasion.
How to Shop Your Favorite Finicky Bakes
Waxhaw Farmers Market
Visit us at the market for rotating, pre-designed treats.
The perfect taste-test before you commit to a custom order.
Order Predesigned Bakes
Shop Online and leave the decision-making to us!
Custom Commissions
Email Us for bespoke cakes, cookies, and macarons tailored to your celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Because everything we do is meticulously handcrafted, we take a limited number of custom commissions each month. Start by filling out our [Inquiry Form]. Once I’ve reviewed your date and design, I’ll reach out with a custom quote. Your order is officially on my calendar once the 50% retainer is paid.
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Being "finicky" takes time! For custom cakes and large cookie orders, I recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance. If you have a last-minute craving, check my Instagram Stories—I occasionally post "flash sales" of extra bakes!
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Most orders are available for pickup at the Waxhaw Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (9AM – 12PM). For mid-week orders, we offer a scheduled porch pickup at our Waxhaw studio. Details and addresses are provided once your order is finalized. Some delivery/meet up options are available upon request.
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Absolutely. In fact, I encourage it! Every Saturday at the Waxhaw Farmers Market, I offer Market-Exclusive Slices, small-batch cookies and macarons. It’s the perfect way to taste-test our signature flavors before committing to a full custom order.
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We are finicky about the planet. You won't find any plastic "clamshell" containers here. All Bake Shoppe treats are packaged in recyclable paper, compostable boxes, or our specialty compostable plant-based containers. We believe the unboxing experience should be as beautiful (and earth-friendly) as the bake itself.
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Our kitchen is not a certified allergen-free facility, therefore specific gluten-free or vegan alternatives are not recommended due to cross-contamination with our other products.
“When I’m not in the Bake Studio, I’m usually tidying our 4-acre property, playing with our cats, dogs and chickens, dining out, or on my yoga mat. I try to answer all inquiries within 48 hours during my Bake Studio hours (Mon–Wed). Thank you for respecting the slow, intentional pace of boutique baking.”
Follow Our Journey
From the sweet & savory to a balanced personal life. Our online journey shares with you real, unplanned snippets of a busy artist attempting to live slow & intentional.
