Baking can be an extremely relaxing hobby. When you have a free Sunday afternoon or you’re going to visit a loved one the next day, there’s nothing better than donning your apron and whipping up something delicious. Turning baking into a career, however, can quickly zap the fun out of the experience. Suddenly, you’re on a tight deadline, and stressed out clients are pressuring you to work faster than humanly possible.
That’s why one hobby baker refused to make their cousin’s wedding cake. But after setting a firm boundary, they began to wonder if they were too harsh with their relative. Below, you’ll find the full story that was recently shared on Reddit, as well as a conversation with Katie Lake Volcof, modern wedding cake designer and creator of Malarkey Cakes.
