01/05/2026
I won’t sugarcoat it… I’ve been avoiding this post for a long, long time.
When you own your own business - when you build it from nothing more than a whisper of a dream into a full-fledged, self-sustaining operation - it becomes so much more than a vocation. It becomes your personality, your soul, your heart. And when you realize it may be time to step away from that part of yourself, it hurts.
(Okay, I lied. It hurts a lot.)
Owning and operating Peney Cakes did so much more for me and my family than help put food on the table and a roof over our heads. It introduced me to people who didn’t just become friends, but chosen family. It gave me the opportunity to truly weave myself into a community that is no longer just a stop along life’s journey, but my home. I have lived out a literal dream, and there is no salary or hourly rate that could ever quantify how incredibly fortunate that makes me feel.
But - and this is where I get emotional - it’s time for Peney Cakes to take an extended break.
Between navigating uncertainties in our lives, embarking on new adventures, and intentionally prioritizing both physical and mental health, I have made the incredibly difficult decision for me not only to step back, but to sit this year out.
All outstanding contracts will, of course, be honored this year. However, the bakery case and the cupcake trailer will not be in operation for the season and no new contracts or custom orders will be taken.
I cannot thank you all enough for the love, encouragement, and support you’ve shown over the past six years. Peney Cakes exists because you made me part of your celebrations (both big and small) and I will carry that with me always.
This isn’t “goodbye,” per se…
but it is a heartfelt “see you on the flip side.” 🧁✨🫶🏻
Love & Cupcakes,
Jeney
