What Carter’s Bakeshop Is
Carter’s Bakeshop is not a generic food blog or an automated recipe site — it’s a collection of signature bakery recipes, insights, and professional-level techniques created by me, Every recipe here was developed with purpose: some for my own baking business, some for other businesses who trusted me with their menus, and many that I now share exclusively through this site.
Where It Started
I began developing recipes so I could build a business from home while raising my daughter. At the same time, I was creating and refining recipes for bakeries, cafés, and entrepreneurs who needed professional support. Along the way, I leaned on years of professional training, hands-on experience, and industry connections — learning unique techniques, commercial kitchen secrets, and creative approaches that shaped my style of baking.
My Style
My baking is a mix of tradition and innovation. You’ll find modern pastry twists and professional bakery techniques layered into many familiar desserts. Some recipes use commercial-style ingredients or processes, giving you results you won’t find in everyday home-baking recipes.
This balance of classical roots, professional training, and modern creativity is what makes these recipes stand apart.
Why This Site Is Different
Unlike most food blogs, Carter’s Bakeshop doesn’t exist to endlessly collect free recipes. Some recipes here are free and will grow over time, but my proprietary recipes are exclusive. These may only be available for a limited time, in limited quantities, or rotated out like seasonal products in a bakery. Think of it like shopping for signature items at a pastry shop — once they’re gone, they may not come back.
That’s why I encourage you to join the email list on the homepage. You’ll get updates on:
New recipes and bundles
Discount codes and special offers
Market restocks and limited releases
Changes and additions to the Bakeshop Collection
Etsy
Carter’s Bakeshop first began on Etsy, where thousands of bakers and business owners purchased my recipes. Although I’ve since moved everything here to my own site, it’s where many of my reviews and long-time supporters come from.
About the Bakeshop Collection
For a while, I sold ebooks/guides individually — detailed, in-depth resources on topics like perfecting cinnamon rolls, brownies, or muffins and cupcakes. Over time, I wanted to bring them together into one subscription, so members could access them in a blog-style format instead of paying one by one, and in a way that is more affordable for them.
When you subscribe to the Collection, you’re not just getting access to tips, techniques, and guides. You’re also joining as a member, which means:
Ongoing premium recipe development and bakery-level resources created specifically for the Collection.
Behind-the-scenes methods and professional insights I don’t share anywhere else.
A growing library of recipes and techniques you can learn from at your own pace.
Important to know: Any ebooks or guides you see in the Market were made before the Collection existed. They’ll stay there as standalone products, but new guides and professional resources will now only be released through the Bakeshop Collection.
About the Market
The Market is where you’ll find many proprietary recipes, bundles, and select ebooks that are available à la carte. Unlike the Bakeshop Collection (which is a subscription), the Market works like a shop: you can purchase individual recipes or bundles that interest you most.
Here’s what makes the Market unique:
Exclusive Recipes – Many Market recipes were originally created for business use, client projects, then released here with limited exclusivity.
Limited Availability – Just like a bakery rotates its products, Market listings may only be available for a certain time or in limited quantities before they’re retired.
Legacy Guides & eBooks – The Market also includes ebooks and pro guides that were created before the Bakeshop Collection existed. These remain available here, but new guides will only be added to the Collection moving forward.
Bundles – You’ll also see recipe bundles that group together related creations (like entire donut or cookie collections).
Think of the Market as the “front counter” of my digital bakery: it’s where you can pick and choose signature items to own forever, knowing that what’s available today might rotate out tomorrow.
Looking Ahead
As my business continues to grow, I’ll be able to commit more time to expanding the free recipes section and adding even more resources for home bakers and professionals alike. For now, every recipe you see here is one I’ve tested, refined, and trusted.