Growing up Southern& Lumbee, I was raised in the kitchen at an early age. I was taught that there is always room from something sweet! This created a passion in me that never quite went away.

Fast forward to my teenage years, I started Kayla Renee Cakes in my parents kitchen at 14. I just did custom cakes for friends/family and started a Facebook page. I quickly gained traction and realized this was my chosen career path. I found that God gave me this talent and I would be crazy not to pursue it.

After high school, I attended Sandhills Community College and graduated with a Baking and Pastry Arts Degree. Soon after, I pursued many different levels of bakery jobs throughout North Carolina.

Eventually, my heart missed home and my Lumbee roots so I moved back to Raeford, NC, signed a lease at the young age of 22 for my first bakery and never looked back.

So here we are! ​ Whether you met me through Facebook, bought a cake slice at Papa’s Place, met me at one of those pop up markets in Southern Pines, or you’re new here, I’m so glad you found me and I hope you feel right at home. See ya soon!