“Dear Cate” is the beginning of a letter to a friend.

I have many reasons why creating cakes brings me joy, but it’s mainly this - cakes are a part of celebrations that you can look back on and remember as a time when you were loved.

The goal of “Dear Cate” is to make delicious and artful cakes with love and care that are personal to you as the client for your event. I’m Cate, and I’m a one-woman show working out of Seattle, Washington. I am honored to be a part of something that makes you or your person feel loved and cherished. Weddings, birthdays, farewells, housewarmings, baby showers, anniversaries - let’s make something special!

I’ve been baking, professionally, in Seattle for the past ten years, and in 2023 decided to give the small business game a go! When I’m not baking, find me tending my garden, exploring Seattle’s many farmer’s markets, out in the mountains (pretending I know what I’m doing in this rugged, beautiful state), or cooking with friends and sharing a big Sunday supper together.