Hey there! I’m Cambrea

Hey there! I’m Cambrea

Professional pastry chef, recipe developer, photographer, and founder of Cambrea Bakes.

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About Me

As a former pastry chef, I’ve been around the block working in various restaurants, bakeries, and patisseries for over 8 years. Here, I learned technical skills like baking science and recipe development, as well as hundreds of professional baking secrets and techniques. I created Cambrea Bakes to share all of these tried and true methods I’ve learned throughout my career so you can make bakery-style treats just like you see in your favorite pastry shop!

Here, you’ll find a variety of elevated sweet and savory recipes. With each recipe, you’ll be guided by step-by-step process shots, tips, tricks, and even a little baking science. Every recipe has been tested, retested, and tested more in my own kitchen so that you can bake every recipe with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner baker, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, there is a recipe made just for you!

They say good food brings people together, but in my experience, it’s always about the dessert. From birthday parties, weddings, holidays, and date nights to hobbies, stress relief, and relaxation, baking is a universal love language. It’s my hope that these recipes are shared with as many people as possible- as a conversation starter, to celebrate, as an act of kindness, to learn something new, and above all, to spread joy and happiness to everyone in your life!

In just a short 3 years, I have been honored to be a part of many publications and features like Domino Sugar, Simply Recipes, 50 Things to Bake Before You Die Cookbook, Half and Half Magazine, Fox News, Saveur Magazine, Shoutout Arizona, Voyage Phoenix, and more!

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Work With Cambrea

Looking for sweet content for your brand? We can collaborate through recipe development, food photography, videography, or sponsored content.

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Please feel free to reach out to: hello@cambreabakes.com

What You Will Find on Cambrea Bakes

Elevated sweet (and savory) bakery-style recipes that I’ve tested in my own kitchen.

Detailed step-by-step instructions, process shots, tips, tricks, and full-length videos with each recipe.

All the recommended baking tools and equipment you need for success.

An email newsletter where I share new recipes, resources, and baking tips each week.

FAQs

Patience and reviewing the recipe. Rushing through steps or taking shortcuts often leads to disappointing results. Read through the recipe carefully at least once before starting!

Baking may seem difficult at first, especially if you’re new to it. With practice, you’ll become more confident and comfortable in your skills and abilities! I have had (and still have) failures and difficulties, even with almost a decade of experience.

Try these simple recipes like my Oreo brownies, baked chocolate donuts, or bakery-style blueberry muffins!

After going to pastry school, I had so many friends and family members reach out for homemade recipes so they could learn to bake and not have to rely on a boxed cake mix or a bakery to get what they needed. This is why, in 2021, I created Cambrea Bakes to showcase all of the tried and true baking recipes I had loved and developed. For anyone who is ready to learn how to bake or is ready to take their baked goods to the next level, I’m so glad you are here. Thank you for your support!

Not at all! The first memory I have of baking was a batch of Tollhouse cookie dough. I made the batch 3 times and all 3 batches ended up melting into one giant (very sad), inedible cookie. We all start somewhere!

Yes! I traded in my chef’s coat for a cozy kitchen apron, and now I enjoy developing bakery-style recipes for home bakers on Cambrea Bakes.

Yes! I am excited to work with like-minded brands that align with my goals and values. Current and past partnerships have included Bob’s Red Mill, Domino Sugar, American Pecan Council, Bubbies Fine Foods, Half and Half Magazine, Cakebread Cellars, St. Francis Winery, Poema, and more! To view my media kit, please contact me directly at hello@cambreabakes.com