Cakes Etcetera

11/04/2026

So Good ❤️❤️❤️

$5 MARGARITAS ALL DAY LONG! Stop in for some tasty tacos on a rainy day! Soups of the day: CHILI & MENUDO!

11/02/2026

🎉🧁💕 EXCITING NEWS FROM CAKES ETC.! 💕🧁🎉

COMING SOON TO WILD WINGS PLAZA IN LAKE CITY, MN! 💗

After the Devastating Fire at Cakes Etc. on July 18th, it's been a LONG, Frustrating Road trying to get my Bakery back up and Running. But I Promised You All that CAKES ETC. WOULD BE BACK! 💕

Well, I finally have some GOOD NEWS to Share! 🥰

I'm Excited to Announce that Cakes Etc. is planning a SECOND LOCATION at Nauti Pines Café, inside Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City! 🧁🧁🧁

My Goal is to eventually have a place where you can stop in DAILY for your Cakes Etc. Cupcake Fix! 😋💕

And YES, that means Cupcakes will be Whipped up at BOTH LOCATIONS! Plainview will ALWAYS be Home, but Lake City will be another place to Enjoy Freshly Baked Cakes Etc. Goodies! ❤️

Now, WHEN will this happen? That's the Million-Dollar Question! 🤣

Unfortunately, the Fire has left me with a lot of Rebuilding to do. I still have Bakery Equipment to Purchase and Replace, and we need to get our little Cakes Etc. area at Wild Wings Plaza Painted, Set Up, and Ready!

So I can't give you an Opening Date just yet. I'm Hoping Sooner rather than Later, but as I've learned through this whole Fire ordeal, things don't always happen as Quickly as we'd like! 😅

But the exciting part is that we're moving FORWARD! ❤️

A HUGE Thank-You to Barb and Terry for Welcoming Cakes Etc. and working with me on this Opportunity. I Truly BELIEVE that when Small Businesses Support one another, EVERYBODY WINS! 💕

AND I WANT TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT WILD WINGS PLAZA AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT! ❤️

As a Small Business Owner Myself, I know firsthand the amount of Work, Money, Time, Sacrifice, and Dedication it takes to Build a Business. It's not Easy, and it's certainly not for the Faint of Heart!

That's why I want people in Lake City and the surrounding communities to realize JUST HOW FORTUNATE YOU ARE TO HAVE BARB AND TERRY AND EVERYTHING THEY HAVE CREATED AT WILD WINGS PLAZA! ❤️

Seriously, LOOK AT EVERYTHING THEY OFFER UNDER ONE ROOF!

🍔 Delicious Food at Nauti Pines Café

🍹 Drinks and Fun at Wild Loon Saloon

🎤 Karaoke ❤️❤️❤️

🎱 Pool, Games, and Entertainment

🛍️ Unique Vendors, Shopping, Gifts, and Treasures

🍫 Homemade Fudge and other Delicious Desserts

🎉 Event Spaces and opportunities to Celebrate Special Occasions

💕 A place to gather with Friends, Family, and Neighbors!

THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER BUSINESS. IT'S A DESTINATION! 🤩

As a Business Owner, I have TREMENDOUS Respect for People willing to Invest in their Community, take Chances, Create Opportunities for other Small Businesses, and give People a place to Shop, Eat, Laugh, and Enjoy themselves!

Communities NEED people like Barb and Terry! People who have a Vision and are willing to put in the Hard Work to make something happen.

And you know what? We sometimes don't APPRECIATE what we have right in our own backyard until it's gone!

I actually had a Customer tell me recently that she didn't even know Wild Wings Plaza existed! Well, we're going to help change that! 😁

I HOPE Everyone in Lake City, Plainview, Wabasha, Red Wing, Rochester, and the surrounding communities will take the time to stop in and see everything Wild Wings Plaza has to offer.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO DRIVE TO A BIG CITY TO FIND SOMETHING FUN TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE ALL THIS RIGHT HERE! ❤️

My Hope is that Cakes Etc. can bring some of our Wonderful Customers through their Doors, and while you're picking up Cupcakes, you'll discover all the other Great things they have to offer!

THAT'S WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES IS ALL ABOUT! 💕

And the BEST Part? When my Plainview Bakery is finally reopened, my plan is to continue offering Cupcakes in Lake City as a SECOND LOCATION, so even more people can Enjoy Cakes Etc. without having to wait for one of my monthly pop-up events! 🧁💕

AND THERE'S MORE SWEET NEWS! 🧁💕🎉

I'm also Excited to share that I'm planning to participate in the LAKE CITY, RED WING, AND AUSTIN FARMERS MARKETS next season!

That's THREE more opportunities to bring Cakes Etc. Cupcakes to different Communities! 🥰

I'm looking Forward to seeing familiar Faces, meeting New Customers, and spreading a little more Sweetness around Southeastern Minnesota!

After everything this Fire has put me through, I'm determined to keep moving Forward and find new Opportunities to grow my Little Bakery that I've worked so hard to Build!

I still have a Long Road ahead getting my Bakery reopened, but this is an Exciting New Chapter, and I'm Grateful for the Opportunity!

No Official Start Date yet for Wild Wings Plaza, but stay Tuned! I'll keep Everyone updated as we get our little space ready and I get the Equipment needed to start baking again.

CAKES ETC. ISN'T DONE YET! WE'RE JUST SPREADING THE SWEETNESS A LITTLE FARTHER! 💪🧁💗

Thank You to Everyone who has Supported me through this Difficult Journey. You have no idea how much it means to me! ❤️❤️❤️

And Please, SHOW BARB AND TERRY SOME LOVE! Stop in, Explore, Shop, Eat, have a Drink, Enjoy Yourselves, and Support the People who are working Hard to bring something SPECIAL to your Community! ❤️

Because as a Business Owner, I can tell you that Businesses like this don't happen Overnight. They take Dedication, Financial Investment, Long Hours, and a whole lot of Heart. And when someone is willing to put all that into Creating something for their Community, THEY DESERVE OUR SUPPORT! ❤️

💕🧁 PLAINVIEW WILL ALWAYS BE HOME, BUT LAKE CITY, RED WING, AND AUSTIN... GET READY FOR SOME SWEETNESS! 🧁💕

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM CAKES ETC! 🧁🐾❤️
Well, look who decided to Dress up for Halloween! 😂
I'm the CUPCAKE 🧁 and Stewart, my Little four-legged Sidekick, has promoted himself to HEAD BAKER! 👨‍🍳🐾
He claims he's in Charge of Quality Control, but we all know he's just here for the Treats! 🤣❤️
😥😥😥 It feels SO WEIRD not being in my Bakery making all my Halloween Cupcakes this Year! 🧁🎃
After all these Years of Baking, Decorating, and Creating those Fun, Spooky Halloween Treats for all of You, it just doesn't feel the same. I should be up to my elbows in Frosting, Sprinkles, and Cupcake wrappers right now! 🥹❤️
The Fire in July may have TEMPORARILY shut down my Ovens, but it certainly hasn't taken away my Love for Baking or my determination to come back!

CAKES ETC. WILL BE BACK! 💪🧁❤️
I Miss my Customers, the Conversations, the Laughter, and seeing everyone Excited to pick out their Favorite Flavors!
Thank You to ALL my Wonderful Customers, Friends, and Fans for continuing to Support me through this Difficult Chapter. You have no idea how much it means! ❤️
Until we're reunited over Cupcakes again, Stewart and I wish you all a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻🐾
And Remember… Life is always a Little Sweeter with a Cupcake! 🧁😘
Love, The Cupcake Lady & Chef Stewart ❤️🐾

10/29/2026

❤️🧁 A LITTLE UPDATE FROM CAKES ETC. AND A SHOUT-OUT TO ANOTHER SMALL BUSINESS! ❤️

First off, I want to let all my Cakes Etc. Customers, Friends, and Supporters know that I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU, AND I WILL BE BACK! ❤️🧁

Since the Fire in July, it's been a Long, SLOW process trying to get my Little Bakery back Up and Running. There's still a LOT of work to be done, with Contractors working on the Building, Repairs to be made, and me spending plenty of time Searching, Shopping, and trying to replace all the Equipment I need to start Baking again!

Believe me, rebuilding a Business after a Fire is no small undertaking! Some days it feels like two steps forward and three steps backward! 🤣🤦‍♀️

But one thing I can Promise you is CAKES ETC. IS NOT FINISHED! 💪🧁❤️

I'll be Back, and I can't wait to see All your Smiling faces again! I Miss You you ALL! ❤️

NOW, LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT ANOTHER SMALL BUSINESS THAT DESERVES SOME LOVE! ❤️

Ben and I stopped at Wild Wings in Lake City for Lunch the other day, and we were genuinely Impressed with EVERYTHING this place has to offer!

If you haven't been there yet, you Really need to Check it Out!!!

As a Small Business Owner myself, I know firsthand the Blood, Sweat, Tears, Financial Sacrifices, Long Hours, and Sleepless nights that go into building something you're Passionate about.

When someone invests their hard-earned Money, Time, and Heart into bringing something special to a community, THEY NEED THAT COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEM!

Small Businesses don't Survive on Good Intentions. They Survive when people actually Walk through their Doors!

Terry and the crew at Wild Wings are working Hard to bring more Entertainment, Music, Karaoke, and FUN to Lake City! 🎤🎸🍻

And they're looking for Singers!

🎤 Can you sing? PERFECT!

🎤 Can't sing but think you're the next American Idol after a couple of drinks? EVEN BETTER! 🤣🤣

🎸 Play guitar? Bring it!

🤣 Can't carry a tune in a bucket? Well, neither can half the people who grab a karaoke microphone, so get your butt out there anyway!

And if singing isn't your thing, just stop in, enjoy some food, play some pool or darts, have a drink, and support another local business!

HERE'S SOMETHING I'VE ALWAYS BELIEVED...

We can't keep saying we want more Restaurants, Entertainment, Shopping, and things to do in our Small Towns if we aren't willing to Support the people who are actually trying to provide them!

You can't Complain that there's nothing to do in your town if you Never Support the places giving you something to do! 😉👏

And BELIEVE me, after everything I've Experienced with my Own business, I understand more than ever just how important that Community Support really is.

So I'm asking my 6,600+ Cakes Etc. followers to help me spread the word!

❤️ Share their post!

❤️ Stop in and check the place out!

❤️ Bring your friends!

❤️ Help Fill those Seats and Support the Entertainment they're trying to bring to Lake City!

You don't have to spend a Fortune to make a Difference. Sometimes just showing up and letting a Business Owner know you APPRECIATE what they're bringing to your Community means the World!

LET'S HELP WILD WINGS GROW AND SUCCEED! ❤️

And to all my wonderful Cakes Etc. Customers, Thank You for sticking with me through this Crazy Chapter of my Life. I APPRECIATE You more than you know!!!

I'LL BE BACK, AND THERE WILL BE CUPCAKES AGAIN! 🧁🤣❤️

Until then, let's keep Supporting each other and the Small Businesses that make our Communities Special!

❤️ SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. SUPPORT LOCAL. KEEP OUR SMALL TOWNS ALIVE! ❤️

07/31/2026

https://www.kimt.com/video/cakes-etcetera-owner-says-doors-could-reopen-in-a-few-months/video_1b1f9983-c7a5-510f-be5c-3a44816d2172.html

Today I'm sharing the KIMT 3 News Story that Griffin came out and did on my Cake Shop after the Fire.
Griffin, Thank You from the bottom of my Heart for taking the time to come to Plainview, Listen to my Story, and Share it with our Community. Your Kindness and Compassion meant more than you'll ever know during one of the hardest weeks of my Life!!!
This little Cake Shop has been my Dream, my Livelihood, and a place where I've been Blessed to be part of so many of your Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, and Life's Special Moments. Seeing it Damaged by Fire has been Heartbreaking.
To my Wedding Couples and Cake Customers who had orders booked with me, I am Truly Sorry. Having to make those phone calls and Cancel your orders was one of the Hardest things I've ever had to do!!! I know many of you Trusted me to be part of your Special Day, and it Breaks my Heart that I couldn't be there for You.
I'm also disappointed that I had to Cancel my September Cupcake order for the Wabasha Drill Training. I was so looking forward to serving all of you! Since returning from Indonesia you have gone with me for your Dessert and I Appreciate it!!!
It really does seem like when it Rains, it Pours. Between the Challenges Life has thrown my way over the past few Years and now this Fire, there have been Moments when I've wondered what could possibly happen next.😥😥😥
But if there's one thing this Experience has reminded me, it's how incredibly Blessed I am. The Love, Prayers, Phone Calls, Messages, Hugs, Neighbors, Firefighters, Family, Friends, Customers, and complete Strangers who have reached out have lifted me up more than Words can Express.❤️😥❤️
This isn't the End of Cakes Etc. It's simply another Chapter in the Story.
Griffin, I'll keep you updated as we rebuild. And when those ovens are Hot again, and the Cupcake Case is Full, and we're ready to Welcome Everyone back through the Doors, I'd Love for you to come back and Share that Story too. I can't wait for that Day!!! ❤️🧁❤️
Thank You, EVERYONE, for Believing in ME, standing beside Me, and reminding me why I Love this community so much.
I'll be Back... and when we are, those first Cupcakes are going to taste even Sweeter!!!
I will keep You All updated as I get through this!
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The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault in the bakery's freezers and was largely contained to the back of the building.

07/28/2026

💔 Important Update from Cakes Etcetera 💔

It is with a Heavy Heart that I have to share that Cakes Etcetera will be CLOSED until further notice due to a Fire at the Shop.

I was so looking Forward to seeing everyone for Crazy Days, Corn on the Cob Days, and filling several upcoming cake and cupcake orders. Unfortunately, those events and orders will have to be canceled while we focus on Cleanup, Repairs, and Rebuilding.

The Good News is that the Fire was contained to the back room where my freezers were, and I'm incredibly Grateful that it never spread into the main Shop. While there is significant Smoke, Water, and Fire damage that needs to be repaired, it could have been so much worse.

I want to give a Special Thank You to the Plainview Fire Department for their quick response and incredible work containing the fire. I'd also like to thank my neighbor, Paul, for noticing the fire and immediately calling 911. Because of his quick actions and the outstanding work of our Firefighters, what could have become a devastating fire affecting the entire block was stopped before it got that far.

A Heartfelt Thank You also goes to Mike Lyons for Everything he did during this ordeal. Your Help, Support, and Quick response are Deeply Appreciated!

There is a Long Road ahead with Cleanup, Renovations, and working through the Insurance process, but I promise I'll keep everyone updated along the way.

Thank You to EVERYONE who has reached out with your prayers, kind words, and offers to help. Your support means more than you know, and I'm truly grateful to be part of such an amazing community.

I can't wait for the Day I can reopen the doors, fire up the ovens again, and welcome everyone back to Cakes Etcetera. ❤️

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

Sam😥😥😥
Cakes Etcetera

07/15/2026

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07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th of July from Cakes Etc.! ❤️🇺🇸

Today, we Celebrate the Freedoms we Enjoy because of the Brave Men and Women who have served and sacrificed for our Country. To all of our Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and the Families who have stood beside them—Thank You. Your Courage and Sacrifice are NEVER Forgotten.

As you Celebrate today, remember what this Holiday is truly about: Freedom, Gratitude, and the opportunity to gather with the people we Love.

Wishing everyone a Safe and Joyful Independence Day! Make Memories, share some Laughs, Hug your Family and Friends a little tighter, and Cherish the time you have together—because those moments are the Sweetest of all. ❤️

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Sam and Ben Cakes Etc

07/03/2026

🌽🍺 WARNING: These shirts have been known to cause...
🤣 Random laughter
🌽 Corn cravings
🍻 Extra trips to the b**r tent
📸 More photos than your friends!

Corn on the Cob Days is almost here, so let's make sure you're not the one wearing a Boring T-shirt!

🔥 Introductory Special – Just $15 per shirt!
👕 Men's & Women's sizes available

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💬 Send me your Idea, Saying, Logo, or even just a rough description of what you're thinking. I'll create several design options for you to choose from before we Print your Shirt, so you get EXACTLY what you want!

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The Back to these say...See ya Next Year!

07/03/2026

🌽🍺 WARNING: These shirts have been known to cause...
🤣 Random laughter
🌽 Corn cravings
🍻 Extra trips to the b**r tent
📸 More photos than your friends!

Corn on the Cob Days is almost here, so let's make sure you're not the one wearing a boring T-shirt!

🔥 Introductory Special – Just $15 per shirt!
👕 Men's & Women's sizes available

Check out the designs I've already created...or let's make one that's 100% YOU!

Have a funny saying? A family reunion? A bar crew? Bean bag team? Class reunion? Business? Just a crazy idea stuck in your head?

💬 Send me your idea, saying, logo, or even just a rough description of what you're thinking. I'll create several design options for you to choose from before we print your shirt, so you get exactly what you want!

Message me with your size, your favorite design—or your wild idea—and let's make this year's Corn on the Cob Days one to remember! 🌽🍻😎