We had the good fortune of connecting with Abigail Dickhof and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Abigail, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I have always loved baking and being creative in the kitchen. In the spring of 2020, when we all had a little bit of extra free time, (thank you COVID-19) I decided to really pursue this dream of mine to own a little bakery. Testing out different cupcake recipes, perfecting the finicky little French macarons, and creating a business model kept me busy! Since then, I have had the wonderful opportunity to be apart of so many celebrations and special moments! Starting Cupcakes N’ Cream LLC truly was the best decision!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Cupcakes N’ Cream specializes in elegant, delicate, and stunning wedding cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Every wedding cake is uniquely designed to perfectly complement each couple’s vision. Using quality ingredients, from-scratch recipes, and buttercream designs sets Cupcakes N’ Cream apart from other cake artists. Our gourmet cupcake flavors, specialty-crafted cookies, and uniquely designed wedding cakes will leave a lasting impression on your wedding guests.

Upon first starting my business in 2020, as a sophomore in high school, I felt my greatest challenge to be my age. I feared that being so young was going to be a disadvantage, and clients would dismiss my business on account of being 15. I could not have been more wrong! Countless wedding vendors, clients, and individuals have been amazingly supportive of my endeavor and all the more encouraging and supportive because I started so young. I truly cannot believe how much support, advice and wisdom I have been given from individuals in the wedding business and am forever grateful for the opportunities that have given Cupcakes N’ Cream.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Some of my favorite little businesses around my hometown of Centerburg, Ohio are Groovy Plants Ranch, in Marengo and The Village Coffee of Sunbury! My ideal afternoon would be be spent walking around the beautiful outdoor greenhouses while sipping an iced golden latte!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Ashley & Coty Henry, the venue owners of Magnolia Hill Farm have been the best supporters of my little business. From the very beginning, they have shown so much encouragement of Cupcakes N’ Cream.

Website: https://cupcakesncreamllc.com

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Image Credits
Marissa Belle
Haley Aldean
Ashley Henry
Carlos Stoner

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